Rep. Jessica González (D-Dallas) was named Texas Monthly’s 2021 “Bull on the Brazos” for bringing national attention to the voting rights battle in the Lone Star State. The magazine ranks the best and worst legislators each year with the Bull of the Brazos distinction essentially going to a legislator, who according to the publication, doesn’t […]
Abbott signs bills to ‘fix the power grid in Texas’
Gov. Greg Abbott signed two bills into law on June 8 to ensure the Texas power grid is more adequately...
Phelan praises Rose for ‘hard work’ on bill extending Medicaid coverage for new Texas moms
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) commends Rep. Toni Rose (D-Dallas) for her work on legislation that would extend the length of time a new mom in Texas has access to Medicaid insurance. The state currently offers new mothers two months of postpartum services under Medicaid. Under House Bill 133, Medicaid coverage would last six […]
Dallas ISD: ‘Everyone is highly encouraged to continue wearing masks’
Dallas Independent School District (ISD) is no longer requiring students, faculty and staff to wear masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision follows Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recently issued executive order prohibiting Texas government entities, including public schools, from implementing mask mandates after June 4. “Everyone is highly encouraged to continue wearing masks inside schools, on […]
‘Truly blessed’: Johnson, wife Nikki welcome first daughter
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and his wife Nikki have welcomed their third child together, a baby girl named...
Abbott: Prohibiting mask mandates is about ‘defending Texans’ liberty to choose’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order barring governmental entities such as cities,...