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The Kids Aren’t Alright: How Texas puts its children at risk
Texas ranked 41 in the foundation’s 2019 Kids Count Data Book, underscoring the shortcomings of interrelated systems to competently support the welfare of children...
What happens if Bonnen Resigns?
Now that Rep. Dennis Bonnen has decided not to seek reelection his position in the leadership is considered shaky. Some Texas politicos are wondering...
Early Voting underway in HD-100
The first day of early voting in the Texas House District 100 special election begins Monday, Oct. 21. The vacancy for the seat was...
Prop. 4 may eliminate Texas' franchise tax
With 10 proposed Constitutional Amendments on the ballot, voters are tasked with taking the future of the state’s Constitution into their own hands. One...
Hear us roar: How women are reshaping Texas politics
With Texas edging closer to battleground status the party that takes the state could be the party that captures the most votes among moderates...
Early Voting for House District 148 Special Election underway
The first day of early voting in the Texas House District 148 special election began Monday, Oct. 21. The vacancy for the seat was...
Texas Rangers complete Bonnen Report
The Texas Rangers have completed the Bonnen Report, the agency's investigation into Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen’s meeting with former House Majority Leader...
The five best taco trucks in Houston
These days Houston's love for tacos appears endless. It seems like every gas station, bar, restaurant, and bistro offers some variation on a taco....
Abbott issues disaster declaration for Dallas
Photo via Jennifer S. Gates
On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 16 Texas counties in response to severe weather sustained across...
Outside the Beto and Trump rallies in Dallas
Both President Donald Trump and Beto O’Rourke, former Congressman from Texas, held dueling rallies in Dallas on Thursday, Oct. 17. Reform Austin sent a...
