Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.

Texas brewery calls for Abbott to change criteria for breweries, taprooms

Infamous Brewing Company says they would like to see Abbott independently categorize breweries, taprooms, wineries, distilleries, bars and restaurants and stop using food as criteria. 

Texas brewery calls for Abbott to change criteria for breweries, taprooms
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Infamous Brewing Company says they would like to see Abbott independently categorize breweries, taprooms, wineries, distilleries, bars and restaurants and stop using food as criteria.?

High-tech access to the historic Alamo begins this week

On Thursday, for the first time since March when COVID-19 swept into Texas, tourists will be allowed inside the iconic church.

High-tech access to the historic Alamo begins this week
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On Thursday, for the first time since March when COVID-19 swept into Texas, tourists will be allowed inside the iconic church.

'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.

Emergency SNAP benefits extended for September

Approximately $188 million in emergency SNAP food benefits will be provided in September, according to Gov. Abbott's office.

A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall

The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.

Manor ISD offers advice to parents on remote learning

Presidential Meadows Elementary School Principal Laura Krcmar is a mom of three and she says students aren't the only ones having to learn.

TCU dealing with a spike in COVID-19 cases

Texas Christian University is dealing with a spike in coronavirus cases.

A's announce positive virus test, game vs. Astros postponed

A member of the Oakland Athletics organization tested positive for the coronavirus, causing Major League Baseball to postpone the team's game Sunday against the Houston Astros.

Texas deaths from illness caused by coronavirus pass 12,500

The Texas Department of State Health Services on Sunday reported 610,354 coronavirus cases and 12,510 deaths. 

Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.