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Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan during a press conference at the state Capitol on June 16, 2021. Photo Credit: Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott calls special legislative session Sept. 20

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced a third special legislative session that will begin on Sept. 20 and tackle redistricting, restrictions on transgender student athletes and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 1 into law. Image Source: Twitter

Governor Abbott Signs Election Integrity Legislation Into Law

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 1 into law, which will uphold the integrity of elections in Texas. The Governor held the bill signing ceremony in Tyler, where he was joined by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and the authors of the bill — Senator Bryan Hughes and Representative Andrew Murr. 

Governor Abbott To Sign Election Integrity Legislation Into Law In Tyler

Governor Greg Abbott will sign Senate Bill 1, also known as the election integrity bill, into law Today, September 7 in Tyler.
Wendy Branwell insists that anthropology – the study of what makes us human – holds many relevant lessons to the current COVID-19 crisis. STC Image

Taking a page from anthropology sheds light on a pandemic

“I’ve been predicting for years that there would be a new pandemic,” says South Texas College’s Director of Anthropology, Wendy Branwell. 

Obituary: Jacob “Jake” Cortez passed away

Jake Cortez, 44, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
We have also determined that the available COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and that the benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risk. DHR Health Images

Joining Forces to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Women and Breastfeeding Moms

Sohail Rao, M.D., MA, DPhil, CEO of DHR Health Institute of Research and Development, and Efraim Vela, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of DHR Health Women’s Hospital have concluded that based on the available data that is supported by observations in our high-volume Women’s Hospital – a Level IV Maternal Facility, pregnant women are more susceptible to SARS- CoV-2 infection and getting a COVID-19 vaccine can protect them from severe illness. 
As a strong supporter of entrepreneurship in our communities, we feel compelled to advocate for our fellow Texans and express our opposition to the small business investment tax. Image for illustration purposes.

Changes to Carried Interest Could Hurt South Texas Businesses

This past year changed almost every American’s way of life, particularly for the millions of small businesses that power our economy and create jobs in our communities. 
Sen. Joe Manchin told Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark that Congress should “hit the pause button” on the massive reconciliation package.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure and Reconciliation Bills Explained

Sen. Joe Manchin told Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark that Congress should “hit the pause button” on the massive reconciliation package.
Texas. Photo Credit:  Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block Texas’ six-week abortion ban

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to block Texas’ new law banning abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, keeping in place, at least for now, perhaps the most restrictive abortion law in the country.
The Texas Medical Board has issued a record number of physician licenses, ending the fiscal year with 5,304 licenses issued. Image for illustration purposes.

Texas Medical Board Issues Record Number of Physician Licenses

The Texas Medical Board has issued a record number of physician licenses, ending the fiscal year with 5,304 licenses issued. The state’s fiscal year ended on August 31, 2021.

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