NEWS
Friday Roundup: July 24, 2020
Jacob Asmussen and Robert Montoya give updates on some of the latest stories from around the state.
Disability Rights Group Calls Out Discriminatory Coronavirus School Policies
Public health orders delaying the start of in-person instruction do not permit students with disabilities to return to school until the next school year.
Central Texas Officials Give Special Tax Breaks to Tesla While Taxpayers Struggle
If only local government officials treated working-class citizens like they treat multibillion-dollar corporations.
Plano Citizens Score Victory in Fight With City Over Referendum Rights
Appeals court rules the city must act on citizens’ referendum petition on the controversial Plano Tomorrow development plan.
Crenshaw, Hurd, Other Texas Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Confederate Monuments
Congressman Dan Crenshaw said he was “glad” to vote to remove the statues from the nation’s capital.
Commentary: Unlike Biden’s Pandering, Trump’s Record Has Actually Saved Black Lives
Donald Trump has demonstrated through his actions that black lives really do matter to him.
Candidates Seek Abbott’s Appointment to Vacant Midland Court Seat
Six candidates have begun the two-step process of vying for Gov. Greg Abbott’s appointment to the 385th District Court in Midland.
Prosper Schools to Open In-Person Classes in August
“We can’t wait to see the return of your students in either a virtual or in-person setting.”
Mask Mandates Put People and Businesses ‘in a Tough Position’
Healthcare lawyer says government mask mandates put businesses on a tightrope between the state and federal government.
Chad Prather
Chad Prather discusses his recent announcement that he will run for Texas governor in 2022.
A Conversation with Chad Prather
Chad Prather discusses his recent announcement that he will run for Texas governor in 2022.
Government Shutdowns Could Kill Nearly All of Austin’s Live Music Venues
“Of the 50-something venues in the city, there’s going to be five or 10 left after this.”