The early voting turnout in Texas has been high, but El Paso County experienced a 31% drop compared to 2020. Richard Pineda from the University of Texas El Paso discusses the reasons behind this.
In Collin County, a competitive race is happening in Texas House District 70 between Democrat Mihaela Plesa and Republican Steve Kinard. Governor Greg Abbott believes Kinard can win the traditionally Republican stronghold.
The City of Austin is considering a proposal to require landlords to disclose extra fees to rental applicants. This comes as rental prices have slightly decreased compared to last year, but hidden fees can surprise tenants.
The tax assessor-collector in Harris County has not been present at her office for four years, according to a Houston Chronicle investigation. Ann Harris Bennett’s absence raises concerns, especially amidst scrutiny over election procedures in the county.
Bastrop and Lockhart are the latest Central Texas cities voting on decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana. This follows similar actions taken by other cities like Austin and San Marcos. The trend of marijuana possession elections continues to grow in Texas.
Marisela Barrera, a San Antonio-based performance artist, is re-imagining the legend of the Donkey Lady in her projects. The Donkey Lady has become a central figure in Barrera’s work, adding a modern twist to the traditional tale.
Sony has announced a worldwide video game concert tour featuring music from popular games like “God of War” and “The Last of Us.” This tour, which will include live musicians, kicks off in Europe. Tech expert Omar Gallaga shares more details about this exciting event.
Health care providers are facing an IV fluid shortage, impacting hospitals across the country. Hurricane Helene caused flooding near a facility in North Carolina, disrupting the production of IV fluids. Some hospitals in Texas are suspending elective surgeries and reducing fluid usage to cope with the shortage.
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