News Affecting Texans
DAVE SAYS: Small business owners seek help with financial quandaries
Dear Dave: My husband runs a small business that has never done very well. We have three kids, and I make $55,000 annually in my job. Part of what I… ...
Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund announces latest recipients
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund announced its Phase 1, Round II award recipients on Friday — granting $222,400 to four nonprofits and 17 small businesses. ...
Will the Pandemic Lead to a Surge of American Innovation? One Billionaire Thinks So
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Wuhan Virus Numbers: Nightly Update April 12, 2020 – as of 2359 GMT
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In Groundbreaking Vote for Sustainability, EU Moves to Approve Insects for Human Consumption
The legislation is set to open up a whole new market to a sustainable source of protein and nutrition for the European Union. The post In Groundbreaking Vote for Sustainability,… ...
Chris Wallace Dabbles in Some Really Dishonest Hindsight
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Trump Busts a Bunch of Fake News Being Spread By Media About the Virus Response
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Newly-Developed Enzyme That Breaks Down Plastic Bottles in Hours is On Track to Change the Recycling Game
Carbios is responsible for making a new enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles in just 10 hours—all while keeping them molecularly sound. The post Newly-Developed Enzyme That Breaks Down Plastic… ...
Fears of 'Wild West' as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market
WASHINGTON (AP) — Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of Americans can safely return to work and school. But public health officials… ...
For First Time in History, AI Learns to Translate Silent Human Brain Activity into Text for Locked-In Syndrome Patients
In a landmark technological achievement, scientist has developed an AI system that can translate the thoughts of paralyzed patients into words. The post For First Time in History, AI Learns… ...
Solomon: Durham Has Subpoenaed, Questioned Witnesses Before a D.C. Grand Jury
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Good News in History, April 12
40 years ago today, a young man named Terry Fox began his heroic Marathon of Hope across Canada. In St. John’s, Newfoundland, standing on an artificial leg, he touched his… ...
DAVE SAYS: Small business owners seek help with financial quandaries
Dear Dave: My husband runs a small business that has never done very well. We have three kids, and I make $55,000 annually in my job. Part of what I… ...
Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund announces latest recipients
The Brazos Valley COVID-19 Community Relief Fund announced its Phase 1, Round II award recipients on Friday — granting $222,400 to four nonprofits and 17 small businesses.
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Faith Calendar: April 11
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In resurrection, a lesson for us all
Today is Saturday of Holy Week. As the story from the Scriptures is told, Jesus was betrayed on Thursday and arrested. He was crucified Friday and buried that evening before… ...
Wuhan Virus Numbers: Nightly Update April 11, 2020-As Of 2359GMT
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NYT Says 'Fleeing New Yorkers May Have Hastened the Spread of the Coronavirus’
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Unapologetic Anti-Trumper Amazes Colleagues, Says 'I Don’t See How He Gets Beat'
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Ten-Year-Old Seeks to Empower Other Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sydney, 10, and her mom animated a kid video to suggests how schools can donate surplus protection equipment (PPE) during COVID-19 pandemic. The post Ten-Year-Old Seeks to Empower Other Kids… ...
This App Shows You When Your California Power is Renewable to Create More Responsible Device Usage
As a means of helping smartphone users protect the planet, this app has been designed to show how much your device usage is contributing to climate change. The post This… ...
How to be Happier During COVID: Decades of Science Shows That Gratitude, Love, and Connection Can Save Your Life
If you need some help to be happier during these trying times, these studies show various ways that loving from a distance can help. The post How to be Happier… ...
Deserted icons: No College World Series hits Omaha hard
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rich Tokheim’s sports apparel shop is right across the street from TD Ameritrade Park. More than half his annual revenue comes in the 11 or 12… ...
Dem Governor, Mayor Serve Up Tyranny on Easter Weekend
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Trump Taking Steps to Chart Course to Reopen Country
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6-Month Suspension on U.S. Federal Student Loan Payments Now in Effect During COVID Outbreaks
As a means of easing the financial burdens of American students and graduates, the federal government suspended student loan payments for the next 6 months. The post 6-Month Suspension on… ...
AOC Blames Trump’s ‘Xenophobic COVID Response’ For Making People Afraid To Work
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Good News in History, April 11
Happy 60th Birthday to Jeremy Clarkson, the journalist and television personality who hosted the iconic motoring show Top Gear. Born in Doncaster, England, his opinionated and humorous tongue-in-cheek writing and… ...
Bryan Texas Utilities seeking kids' artwork for 2021 calendar
Bryan Texas Utilities is looking for artwork from area elementary school students to use in its 2021 calendar.
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TEXAS GARDENING: Wrap maples and oaks to protect bark from long lasting sun damage
Dear Neil: I have a red maple tree that has sun scald damage to its trunk. It was planted two years ago, and unfortunately, I didn’t know I was supposed… ...
SKIP RICHTER: Plants picked for scent
Gardening is such a multi-sensory blessing, providing us delectable flavors, beautiful sights and wonderful scents. No wonder we enjoy it so much. I must confess a strong preference for landscape… ...
Garden Calendar for April 10
The following organizations will not have any meetings or workshops during April: ...
Wuhan Virus Numbers: Nightly Update April 10, 2020-As Of 2359GMT
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Trump Smacked Jim Acosta Around at Today's Briefing
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Friday Funnies: Look Inside This Mini Art Gallery That a Bored Couple in Quarantine Made for Their Pet Gerbils
Much to the delight of Pandoro and Tiramisu, the mini museum was even equipped with recreations of the “Mousa Lisa” and “The Gerbil with the Pearl Earring”. The post Friday… ...
Photographer Has Been Taking Free Family ‘Porchtraits’ to Capture Sweet Silver Linings During Social Distancing
Over the course of the last two weeks alone, David Puente has photographed 146 happy families from a respectful distance. The post Photographer Has Been Taking Free Family ‘Porchtraits’ to… ...
Himalayan Mountaintops Visible for the First Time in 30 Years as Air Pollution Continues to Plummet in India
Awestruck social media users have already snapped hundreds of pictures of the snow-capped mountains in celebration of the historic phenomenon. The post Himalayan Mountaintops Visible for the First Time in… ...
In Historic Televised Speech, Queen Elizabeth II Offers Message of Global Support: ‘We will succeed’
As the world continues to combat COVID-19, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II offered a rare televised message of encouragement to the masses. The post In Historic Televised Speech, Queen Elizabeth… ...
Iran Urges Citizens to Stay Home, but Too Late and for the Wrong Reasons
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Welcome to the Socialist Republic of Michigan: Gov. Bans Travel Between Residences
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Good News in History, April 10
On this day 50 years ago, Elton John released his self-titled second studio album which included the breakthrough single Your Song. Grammy nominated for Album of the Year and certified… ...
How to disinfect your home against coronavirus
With the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) and concerns about its associated disease, COVID-19, many people are wondering how to clean the surfaces in their homes. To find… ...
Here’s a #TBT Video of a Toddler Hugging Strangers to Keep You Company During Social Distancing
If you’re in need of a smile today, then this video is just the thing that you need to turn that frown upside down. The post Here’s a #TBT Video… ...