Immigration
More Migrant Kids Are In Federal Care Than Ever. Many Will Head To Houston
Criminal Justice
Bills To Combat Sweltering Prison Conditions Back In Texas Legislature Despite Past Legal Battle
Energy & Environment
Biden Makes New Pledge For U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A 50% Cut
Town Square
After The Guilty Verdict in the Murder Of George Floyd, What Is The Future Of Policing And Racial Justice?
Energy & Environment
Houston Launches Citywide Solar Co-op
Criminal Justice
Lawyer Shifts Legal Fight From George Floyd To Pamela Turner
Criminal Justice
In George Floyd’s Hometown Of Houston, Chauvin Guilty Verdict A Bittersweet Moment
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More Migrant Kids Are In Federal Care Than Ever. Many Will Head To Houston
The federal government is overseeing the care of record numbers of migrant children and teens. Over the next several weeks, hundreds of them will likely end up in Houston, where many have strong family ties.
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In George Floyd’s Hometown Of Houston, Chauvin Guilty Verdict A Bittersweet Moment
UPDATE: Pamela Turner’s Family Files Lawsuit Over Deadly Baytown Police Shooting
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Houston Launches Citywide Solar Co-op
Politics
House Votes To Ban School Vouchers, Cap Attorney General Spending As Part Of Its Proposed $246 Billion State Budget
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Biden Administration Looks For Help With Next Phase Of Pitching COVID Vaccines
In the next phase of the race to vaccinate Americans, the Biden administration knows the government is not the best messenger. So it's asking communities for help.
West Virginia Unions Pressure Manchin To Back Biden On Infrastructure Plan
In an evenly divided Senate, the moderate Democrat is key to passage of President Biden's massive infrastructure and jobs proposal. Now he's facing pressure from unions back home to back the measure.
UC And Cal State Systems To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations For In-Person Fall Classes
The CSU Chancellor called the directive "the most comprehensive and consequential university plan for COVID-19 vaccines in the country." It will affect more than 1 million students and employees.
As At-Home Coronavirus Tests Hit Pharmacies, What Role Can They Play In The Pandemic?
Rapid COVID-19 tests are now available at pharmacies in the U.S. Dr. Michael Mina of Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health says these can help people wondering if they are infectious right now.