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Judge Tim Lapham Responds After Governor Abbott Issues Mask Order For Entire State
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Office released a sweeping edict to Texas Citizens requiring : Every person in Texas shall wear a face covering…”.
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Blinn Names Former Pro Gamer Its New Esports Coach
Blinn College’s new esports coach brings a wealth of video gaming experience and a desire to build a program that will compete at the highest level.
Read moreSealybration 2020 Cancelled
The Sealy Community Foundation announced that Sealybration 2020 has been cancelled.
Read moreGovernor Abbott Announces Temporary Pause Of Additional Reopening Phases
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas as the state responds to the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Read moreTrump Authorizes Feds to Arrest Monument Vandals
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday morning that he intends for the federal government to arrest and prosecute individuals who have vandalized statues or monuments on government property.
Read moreGovernor Abbott Provides Update On COVID-19 Response
The Governor discussed several steps the state is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus in recent weeks—including increasing enforcement of health and safety regulations, rapidly increasing testing in hot spots, and working with hospitals throughout the state to ensure they have the ability to treat Texans who test positive for COVID-19.
Read moreAlcohol Permits for 12 Bars Suspended After Three Nights of Operation Safe Open
On the third night of Operation Safe Open, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission found evidence to suspend the permits of seven more bars. In total, the permits of 12 bars have been suspended during these undercover investigations.
Read moreTexas A&M Testing COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates For iBio, Inc.
A team of scientists at Texas A&M University is working on two COVID-19 vaccine candidates that could be mass produced quickly in modified tobacco plants.
Read moreGovernor Abbott Announces $123.6 Billion Economic Impact Of Military Bases In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the results of a study completed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) analyzing the impact on the state’s economy of the various U.S. military installations within Texas.
Read moreDemocrats Take Texas Vote-by-Mail Fight to U.S. Supreme Court
On Tuesday, the Texas Democrat Party petitioned the Court to decide if the Lone Star State must allow everyone to vote by mail, a process far more vulnerable to fraud and abuse than in-person voting.
Read moreTexas Students Will Return to School Campuses This Fall, Gov. Greg Abbott Tells Lawmakers
Texas students will be returning to public schools in person this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott told state lawmakers Thursday morning.
Read moreBlinn College Women’s Soccer Players Destianna Manning and Jillian Jackson Sign with Four-Year Programs
Blinn College women’s soccer players Destianna Manning (Houston) and Jillian Jackson (Austin) signed letters of intent to continue their academic and playing careers with four-year programs.
Read moreSealy Residents Hold George Floyd Protest Rally at Levine Park
Sealy resident’s held a protest/memorial for George Floyd at Levine Park in Sealy, TX on June 9, 2020 from 11 am to 12 pm. The peaceful rally saw around 100 people who showed up in solidarity with other protests and memorials that have taken place across the nation.
Read moreTexas Central’s High-Speed Rail Project to Seek Stimulus Money
State Representative Ben Leman issues the following statement regarding the recent article in the Dallas Business Journal titled “Texas Central’s high-speed rail project ‘could require some stimulus money,’ CEO says”.
Read moreBlinn Launches New Cybersecurity Program to Prepare Students for High-Paying, High-Demand Information Security Careers
The Blinn College District is providing a new academic pathway into the high-demand cybersecurity field, which is estimated to have 3 million unfilled jobs worldwide by 2021, according to Cybercrime Magazine.
Read moreLocal Teens Recognized For Act Of Service [VIDEO]
Two teenagers, Bellville High School Senior Alex Rodgers and Faith Academy Junior Dusty Rodgers, took it upon themselves to remove graffiti off the Stephen F. Austin statue and Thursday they were honored during the Bellville Economic Development Corporation’s monthly meeting.
Read moreBlinn College Outreach Program Connected with Thousands of Students
Blinn College District employees made sure students knew they hadn’t been forgotten after the College moved to online classes in March due to COVID-19.
Read moreGovernor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $177 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of June in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreGovernor Abbott Announces Phase III To Open Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott allows bars, offices, factories and gyms to operate at 50% capacity, with eateries permitted to run at 75% capacity starting next week.
Read moreNew Concerns Raised Over Company Tasked With Contact Tracing
As an increasing number of lawmakers voice opposition to the recently signed $295 million deal to bring contact tracing to Texas, new concerns are being raised about the agreement and the company that was awarded the contract.
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