Daily Archives: March 20, 2020

Statewide restrictions on public gatherings

This was expected. Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday took sweeping action to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus across Texas, issuing an executive order that will close restaurants and schools, among other things. During a news conference at the … Continue reading

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Bloomberg brings some of his money back

Good. Former Democratic Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg failed in his bid for the White House, but he is still looking to make an impact on Texas politics. Bloomberg announced Tuesday he is sending $2 million to a Democratic-leaning group called … Continue reading

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Preserving Texas’ film history

Cool story. Click play on the grainy, black-and-white image titled simply “Houston Time Service” on the website of the Texas Archive of the Moving Image and you’re treated to a 110-second Houston love story. The film, from the 1940s, is … Continue reading

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