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After a spike in unemployment claims in Texas during March, new claims have trended downward so far in April, according to figures from the U.S. Department of Labor.
First-time unemployment claims filed by Texas workers totaled more than 43,000 for t…
Read MoreOn Wednesday’s Houston Matters: We discuss the latest news in our weekly political roundup. Also this hour: Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate each admit passage of a comprehensive immigration reform bill is unlikely, but it doesn’t mean they…
Read MoreOn Monday’s Houston Matters: Starting today, Texans age 16 and up can sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. We have the latest on vaccine distribution in Houston and across Texas. Also this hour: Some jobs have to be accomplished in person, but one lesson ma…
Read MoreOn Friday’s Houston Matters: The ACLU of Texas has found discrepancies in the number of voter fraud prosecutions Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office is pursuing. We learn more. Also this hour: We dig into why Paxton’s office, which is supposed…
Read MoreOn Thursday’s Houston Matters: We discuss what qualities parents and teachers would like to see in HISD’s permanent superintendent, now that longtime Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan announced her departure. Also this hour: Today is the final …
Read MoreMarch, which opened initially as a lounge last year, will open fully as a fine dining restaurant March 31.
It’s a one-year delay from when Houston-based Goodnight Hospitality originally planned to open March in 2020. The restaurant at 1624 Westheimer…
Read MoreThe registration process for H-1B visas, which provides temporary work authorization for foreign workers employed by U.S. companies in certain specialty occupations, opened on Mar. 9. However, the Mar. 25 deadline for registration submission is quickly…
Read MoreOn Wednesday’s Houston Matters: All adults in Texas will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination starting Monday. We learn how this changes things for those seeking a vaccine and what it means for the overall quest for herd immunity. Also this ho…
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HOUSTON — The state of Texas is opening up the coronavirus vaccine to all adults before the end of March, officials just announced.
All adults will be eligib…
Read MoreOn Tuesday’s Houston Matters: We get an update on sexual assault allegations against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Also this hour: State Rep. Gene Wu addresses recent hate crimes against Asian Americans across the nation and answers your questions…
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