NEWS
Judge Orders New Election After Judicial Race Left Off Ballots
The Seventh Court of Appeals race is to appear in a new election.
Commentary: Governor Abbott, I Am Shocked.
A lifelong Texan writes to Gov. Abbott about his recent executive order.
Frisco School Board Delegates Authority to Superintendent, Postpones Election
Elected Frisco ISD officials empowered the district’s top bureaucrat to make decisions during the coronavirus emergency.
Emergency Rooms, Hospitals Report Declining Patient Volume
In Texas and other states less affected by the Chinese coronavirus, many medical facilities are seeing a significant drop in ER visits and patient volume.
Commentary: Layoffs Anyway?!
In a time of national crisis, the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts begged the government for a $25 million handout before ungraciously kicking its staff to the curb. This is reflective of D.C.’s culture, certainly. But it does not at all mirror the rest of America.
McKinney Keeps Golf Courses Open Amid Coronavirus Shutdown of ‘Non-Essential’ Businesses
City decides golf courses are “essential” and can follow safety guidelines, while other businesses remain shut down by COVID-19 disaster ordinance.
Judge Blocks Harris County Inmate Releases
Bettencourt had previously spoken out against Hidalgo’s order, saying Houston could experience a “crime bomb” if it were to be carried out.
Commentary: A Small-Business Owner’s Open Letter to Gov. Abbott
As “non-essential” businesses are shut down across the Lone Star State, one retailer urges Gov. Greg Abbott to amend his mandate.
New Report Shows Texas Faring Better Than Neighbors on Unemployment
Texas unemployment claims jumped over 2,000 percent year over year in the end of March.
Trump Conversation with Saudi Arabia Prompts Lift in Oil Prices
President Trump signaled on Twitter that Saudi Arabia and Russia may be cutting back on crude oil production—news that prompted an uptick in the prices of the commodity.
Friday Roundup Podcast: 04/03/2020
Robert Montoya and Jacob Asmussen discuss struggling businesses, good samaritans, and evil politicians.
Friday Roundup: April 03, 2020
Robert Montoya and Jacob Asmussen discuss struggling businesses, good samaritans, and evil politicians.