Monthly Archives: January 2020
Texas Likely to Add Three House Seats Following 2020 Census
In a time-honored tradition spurred by the country’s founding principles, every 10 years, the United States census participates in a count of the nation's...
Across Texas, District Attorneys Hope to Decrease Number of Incarcerated Citizens
As county jails and state prisons swell and Texans are herded into correctional facilities, reducing incarceration rates through reform has gained traction among some...
Abbott Tells Trump Administration Texas Won't Participate in Refugee Resettlement
The state of Texas will not accept refugees after Gov. Greg Abbott informed the U.S. State Department it will not participate in refugee resettlement...
New Rules Tighten Texans’ Eligibility for SNAP and Applicant’s Car Value Could Be a...
Policymakers and elected officials shape a public narrative about who deserves assistance and why, especially when it comes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
The Cost of Running for Office as a Woman in Texas
Ryan Dennis pushed back from the conference table midway through a leadership team meeting at a Houston nonprofit early in January. She pulled some...
The Answer to Youth Abuse in the Texas Prison System? Close the Facilities.
Recent headlines about widespread abuse of the minors incarcerated in Texas’ five Juvenile Justice Department facilities include a range of alleged offenses from rampant...
Texas Revoked a Fort Worth Man's Anti-Trump License Plate. See What Other Vanity Plates...
Fort Worth resident Jerry Balkenbush was fed up after the presidential impeachment hearings and wanted to send a message about his disgust for President Donald Trump.
The Future Looks Green for Marijuana in Texas
It was only five years ago that Governor Greg Abbott was firmly against legalizing marijuana in Texas, even for medicinal purposes. However, a change...
Straight Party Ticket Voting Is Out. Here’s How That Could Affect Upcoming Judicial Elections
While justice is blind, judicial elections in Texas are not.
Primary elections are coming up in March, and with early voting starting in February, judicial...
To Increase College Enrollment, FAFSA Becomes New Graduation Requirement
One of the greatest barriers to attending university is the cost.
The rising price of college tuition is making financial aid unavoidable for many students.
In...
