Heather Hayes
Texas athletes call on UT-Austin to rename buildings, drop ‘The Eyes of Texas’ as school song
One week after The University of Texas football team marched to the Texas Capitol in honor of George Floyd, several UT student-athletes are calling on the University and athletics programs to address racial injustice. Football players at UT-Austin say they won’t help recruit new players/go to donor events until: Certain campus buildings renamed New students are educated on history of campus racism The Eyes of Texas is swapped out with another song, and athletes no longer required to sing The recent events across the country regarding racial injustice have broughtRead More
Texas reports a third straight day of record coronavirus hospitalizations
Texas health authorities said there are currently over 2,153 patients sickened with Covid-19 across its hospitals, making Wednesday the third-straight day of record-breaking coronavirus hospitalizations in the state. The new total is up from 2,056 patients on Tuesday and 1,935 patients Monday, according to updated data from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas health authorities said 2,153 patients are sickened with Covid-19 in its hospitals, making Wednesday the third-straight day of record-breaking coronavirus hospitalizations. The new total is up from 2,056 patients on Tuesday and 1,935 patients Monday, according to updated dataRead More
Six Flags Parks Have Begun Re-Opening Requiring Masks And Health Checks
People visiting Six Flags theme parks and water parks this summer will be required to wear face masks at all times, the company said, as it prepares to reopen its first park to visitors since the coronavirus forced mass closures. Six Flags said it also will use thermal imaging to screen temperatures of guests and employees before they can enter. Frontier City is the first theme park to reopen on June 5 Oklahoma City will reopen on June 5 — the first Six Flags park to do so. But beforeRead More
Texas icon Luby’s, Fuddruckers announces intent to sell all assets and restaurant business
Another Texas icon has fallen prey to a bleak financial Coronavirus situation dealing with an America in Crisis. Luby’s Inc. announced Wednesday that is is going to sell all operating divisions and real estate assets to pay stockholders and debts after the company has struggled financially for a long time. The cafeteria-style restaurants have been a source of comfort food for Texans since the first Luby’s was opened in San Antonio more than 70 years ago. “During the sale process, certain of the Company’s restaurants will remain open to continueRead More
Coronavirus Second Wave Anxiety: How To Prepare, Not Panic
Practical steps to get ready, without hitting the panic button. News about the coronavirus and its spread into the U.S. is on almost every American’s mind. It’s hitting too close to home for a lot of people, and with new cases popping up every day, it’s hard not to get a little worried. Everywhere you turn, there is someone talking about the virus. At this point, there’s not much you can do to escape hearing about coronavirus. It’s having a massive effect on people, businesses, and the stock market. AndRead More