Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton advised Friday that local Texas governments' attempts to delay evictions for renters grappling with the COVID-19 recession amounted to rewriting state law — something they can't do, he said in nonbinding legal guidance.
A breakdown in the talks would put at risk more than $100 billion to help reopen schools, a fresh round of $1,200 direct payments to most people and hundreds of billions of dollars for state and local governments to help them avoid furloughing workers and cutting services as tax revenues shrivel.
Lebanese officials targeted in the investigation of the massive blast that tore through Beirut sought to shift blame for the presence of explosives at the city’s port, and the visiting French president warned Thursday that without serious reforms the country would “continue to sink.”
Scheduled for August 7 through August 9, qualified items such as as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced below $100 will be exempted sales tax.
With school approaching, a Covenant Health pediatrician is urging parents to get their children vaccinated, even if they’re attending school from home.
A principal at an Alabama High School has figured out how to bring some humor to the pandemic as kids return to school.... but the message is still strong.
The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is weakening hiring and the economic rebound.
Not only is spanking seldom used, but it is also a liability for Texas educators. There is no immunity if an educator is found abusing corporal punishment. In addition, the parent consent form might not be enough to prevent a legal battle.
“A partnership with MSU Texas and the Texas Tech University System has the opportunity to advance all institutions within our system and support the betterment of higher education in Texas."
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced limited visitation rules for nursing facilities and long-term care facilities. HHSC is also issuing enhanced emergency rules requiring additional actions by nursing facilities to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
The Texas Tech Board of Regents met in a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting on Thursday to discuss details for the upcoming fall semester at their four institutions.
Rescue teams are searching the rubble of Beirut’s port for bodies nearly three days after a massive explosion sent a wave of destruction through Lebanon’s capital, killing nearly 150 people and wounding thousands.
In his Friday news conference, Hocutt painted a picture of a troubled program that had received multiple complaints through Stollings’ first and second season, prompting him to conduct an investigation.
A report published in USA Today on Wednesday alleges Texas Tech Lady Raider Basketball Coach Marlene Stollings maintained a toxic work environment for players.
Dr. Cook says there is no indication that those symptoms will be permanent. He says the best way to get rid of that brain fog and other persisting problems is to get back to your normal routine.
On Wednesday, City Council heard details from city manager Jarrett Atkinson on a plan for installing an outdoor warning system that will cost just under $1 million, down from $3.3 million proposed years ago.
A report published in USA Today on Wednesday alleges Texas Tech Lady Raider Basketball Coach Marlene Stollings maintained a toxic work environment for players.
Last year the event raised over $400,000 and a portion of the proceeds go towards local non-profit projects like South Plains Food2Kids, Kids in the Kitchen and SPARK. Fortunately, these non-profit groups will not feel the strain of cancellation.
After a decision in May to postpone the 2020 Early Settlers Day Community Festival, the Levelland Chamber of Commerce has canceled the annual event, citing pandemic concerns.
President Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping but vague ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of popular social media apps TikTok and WeChat on security grounds, a move China’s government criticized as “political manipulation.”
Lubbock Police say the call came in around 2:40 p.m. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of Quaker. At least two people have been reported with moderate injuries.
A Brownfield police officer was arrested on Tuesday, charged with tampering with physical evidence, based on an incident that happened back on June 29.
Texas Tech sent out a letter on Wednesday, saying they would be refunding the online distance education fee and the student athletic access fees for the fall semester, as they restructure classes in response to COVID-19.
