As millions of kids return to class amid an explosive outbreak of COVID- school districts across Texas defy the governor's order and force students and teachers to "mask up".
At the state capitol - quorum restored - as eloping house Democrats end their voting rights defection. Did the weeks of protest and stalemate actually do Texans more harm than good?
And here in the Bayou City - the anniversary of a truly devastating storm. 4 years after 'the hell that was Harvey - are Houstonians any better protected?