Monthly Archives: January 2020
Morgan’s Wonderland, the World's First Accessible Theme Park Is in Texas
Morgan’s Wonderland started with the inspirational story of Morgan Harman and “her ability to smile through physical and cognitive challenges.” Her parents struggled to...
5 Texas State Parks to Visit in 2020
We're almost a week into the new year, meaning you've probably already abandoned a third of your many resolutions. What you need is a...
Age Requirements for Public School in Texas: a Primer
When is the “right” time to enroll a child in kindergarten? According to Texas law, if a child turns five before September 1 in...
The Violence Against Women Act and the "Boyfriend Loophole"
Passed in 1994, the Violence Against Women Act supports and protects survivors of domestic crimes. Since its enaction, it has dramatically shifted the response...
Mass shootings in 2019: Where Did Texas Land in the Statistics?
Despite making up only 8.77 percent of the United States population, Texans were 12.13 percent of all mass shooting victims killed or injured in...
By the Numbers: How Texas Grew in the Last Decade (and Where It Could...
Texas has changed a lot in the last 10 years—in some ways, more than any other state in the country. With the arrival of a new decade, Texas leaders are facing shifting
Texas’ Growing Relocation Population Can Impact Voting in 2020
People are not just flocking to Texas for the warmer weather or a plate of juicy brisket. In 2018, the Austin American-Statesman shared “people...
In rural Texas, people experiencing homelessness lead 'masked' lives outside of public view
STEPHENVILLE — No one knew Billy Ray “Shaggy” Hagen was homeless until the janitor arrived early one morning and saw him sleeping on the floor of St. Luke’s
New Year, New Legislation: These Laws Take Effect January 1st.
On January 1st, a new set of Texas laws go into effect following passage during the 86th Legislative Session.
Among the 24 new laws taking...
