Monthly Archives: November 2019
Texas Dems saying no to oil and gas money
A handful of Democrats in the Texas House have signed a pledge not to accept any donations from the fossil fuel industry during their...
Texas GOP Election Strategy goes to Dems
The Texas Republican Party committed the political equivalent of an own goal when it sent its 2020 election strategy to the Democrats. The Texas...
Why do the Dallas Cowboys play on Thanksgiving?
Turkey and football go hand-in-hand on Thanksgiving. Some say Thanksgiving is also synonymous with the Dallas Cowboys.
This year, the Cowboys will play their annual...
Thanksgiving Politics: How to Avoid Arguing
Thanksgiving politics. Is there a way to enjoy a day full of food, football, and fellowship without ferocious political arguments that threaten to turn...
Ethical Black Friday is Possible: A Shopping Guide
Ethical Black Friday, is it possible? The holiday season is upon us, and that means buying presents for all the family and friends your...
How to have a Sustainable Thanksgiving
Sustainable Thanksgiving is the new baseline Thanksgiving, at least it should be. However, as families across the nation take out the butter and loosen...
Democrats file Second early voting lawsuit
Two new Democratic groups and a former Austin city manager have filed suit against the Texas Secretary of State’s office over a new law...
Small Business Saturday supports local businesses
We hear it constantly in candidate stump speeches: Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. In Texas, an incredible number of entrepreneurs have...
Austin ISD closures: Four schools will shutter in 2020
Austin ISD closures, four schools will shutter in the 2020-21 school year.
The Austin ISD board decided to close Sims Elementary, Metz Elementary, Pease...
Texas special education reform still an uphill battle
As her daughter prepared to begin her freshman year of high school in Conroe ISD this year, Courtney Sandifer welcomed the news out of...
