Sascha Cordner | The Texas Newsroom
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Doris Miller, a Black sailor from Waco, was one of the first American heroes of World War II. His actions on Dec. 7, 1941, earned him a medal, though he almost didn’t receive it due to his race.
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With 21 named storms, this year’s Atlantic hurricane season was considered busy, but was not on par with the recording breaking 2020 hurricane season.
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While the predicted travel volume in Texas is not expected to reach pre-pandemic levels, it’s close to what it was in 2019. That includes travel by car, plane, bus, train, and cruise ship.
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Earlier this week, the Texas State Board of Education considered instructional materials that included topics like gender identity and sexual orientation. They were rejected by the board in a preliminary vote, and did not get called up for a final vote Friday.
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Advocates in Texas say the infrastructure deal President Biden signed into law this week will help improve the state’s roads, water, and transportation systems.