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The emails often referred to the teen boys as “aliens,” “infectious” and potential criminals.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 315, which raised the age restriction for employees at adult entertainment venues in Texas from 18 to 21.

The faces behind the group are the couple John Sabal and his partner, Amy. On the social media platform Telegram, the two go by QAnon John and QueenAnon Amy.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed the so-called ‘heartbeat bill’ into law earlier this month. Reproductive rights protesters say they hope to vote him out of office.

Some North Texans fear that anti-vaccination efforts could frustrate herd immunity.

City staff have recommended the council approve $35 million from the American Rescue Plan to go toward the unserved areas program.

On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law one of the most hardline abortion laws on the books around the country.

Dallas is getting about housing vouchers 1,100 thanks to funds from the Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan.

Any official who puts in place a mask mandate that violates the governor’s executive order could wind up facing a fine of up to $1,000.

Even though the election is done, Joe Biden is president and all the significant court challenges to his victory have been dismissed, the legal defense fund continues to raise money, now with help from the organizers of the Q convention in Dallas.

City Council seats in these six districts are still up for grabs.

The thinking is that local governments are on the frontlines of global issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, trade and others. Therefore, they should be a bigger part of these global discussions.

The so-called ‘heartbeat bill’ would also open up the possibility of lawsuits against abortion providers and those who help individuals obtain abortions.

Most North Texans are ready to return to “normal,” but doctors say it depends on their willingness to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

A legal case over coronavirus conditions in jails began more than a year ago, but Sheriff Marian Brown was not deposed until March 31 this year.

Some experts warn that requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports could have a “chilling effect” on immigrant communities and communities of color.

With dozens of anti-abortion laws in the Legislature, reproductive rights groups worry that Texas could effectively ban abortion altogether.

Despite recent polling showing many Texans are vaccine-hesitant, public health experts remain optimistic the state can reach herd immunity.

There are three cement plants – Ash Grove, Holcim and Texas Industries (TXI) – in Midlothian, often called the “Cement Capital of Texas.” Now, Holcim will be able to produce more pollution in the area.

By March 21 this year, 3,763 people suffered pandemic-related deaths. This number surpasses the estimated amount of deaths due to heart disease (3,668), cancer (3,356) and strokes (1,015) during the same time span.

Getting rid of county-level coronavirus vaccine distribution plans could save both money and lives, experts say.

The new guidance allows for school children to sit three-feet apart, but it doesn’t apply to middle schools and high schools, where virus transmission could be higher.