This web article explores the impact of the federal government's decision to shut down the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental Justice Screen and Mapping tool (EJScreen) following an executive order signed by President Trump. The story follows Ava Elizarraz, a Houston mother, who relied on the EJScreen to make informed decisions about her family's health and safety, such as finding neighborhoods with cleaner air and fewer environmental hazards. With the tool's discontinuation, Elizarraz faces challenges in accessing reliable environmental data. The article also highlights the efforts of the Public Environmental Data Partners, a coalition dedicated to preserving public access to federal environmental data, as they work to fill the gap left by the EJScreen's removal.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in all state agencies, emphasizing merit-based advancement over race-based preferences.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order which will bar schools from teaching certain topics.

President Joe Biden unveiled his plans to enact significant restrictions on migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

A federal court judge in El Paso issued a temporary restraining order on Tuesday, preventing state troopers from enforcing Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order that restricts the travel of certain migrants.

The US Department of Justice filed suit against the State of Texas and is asking for either a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction to prevent the enforcement of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order restricting the travel of certain migrants.

The US Attorney General sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, urging him to rescind a recent executive order regarding restricting the travel of certain migrants.

Greg Abbott announced an executive order allowing businesses to operate at 100% capacity and ending the statewide mask mandate. “We do have our foyer, with the biggest Chandelier in Texas,” said Lidice Ortiz, the manager of the venue. The wedding and special event venue has multiple spaces, including a ballroom, marble ceremony space, an outdoor venue, gardens and fountains. “We will use the masks until everybody will be vaccinated and we will be safe,” Ortiz said. “We really recommend that they wear masks, they must have social distancing if they want everyone to be safe,” Ortiz said.

President Joe Biden went straight to work on Inauguration Day. The former vice president signed more than a dozen executive actions on Wednesday. The orders addressed a number of the administration’s top concerns including coronavirus, racial equity, the census, the climate crisis and immigration. Many of the orders reversed efforts by President Donald Trump. Other critical measures must be passed legislatively.

HOUSTON – Texans may need to wear a mask while driving in a car, depending on if they are alone or with others. Greg Abbott issued a statewide executive order mandating most Texans to wear masks or face coverings in public spaces, with few exceptions. The order went into effect on July 3 at noon. One of those exceptions include people who are driving alone or with passengers who are in the same household as the driver. Otherwise, people in Texas counties under the mandatory mask order should wear a mask when driving with others, not in the same household.

From waterparks to restaurants and graduations, we are answering a few top questions related to the Executive Order issued by Governor Abbott on Friday. Abbott’s executive order closed bars and certain businesses as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Other summer activities like zoos, aquariums, natural caverns, and museumsWill the governor’s order on bars likely have an impact on restaurants? The Mayor says the organizers of Houston Pride met and decided to turn the event into an online-only event. Right now, there is no end date for the Executive Order issued by the governor.