Marice Richter
Marice Richter is a veteran Texas journalist who worked her way from the Beaumont Enterprise to the Austin American-Statesman and then to The Dallas Morning News. Marice lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and worked at The News for 26 years, covering city government, education, transportation and general assignments. She also worked for Reuters news service and as a business writer for the Fort Worth Business Press.
Can Texas AG Ken Paxton Survive All His Scandals?
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has had plenty to say this week, but none of it has been about allegations of corruption against him...
What Happens to Republicans’ Progressive Promises After the Election?
As Texas leads a coalition of Republican states in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court to topple the Affordable Care Act, some state lawmakers...
Texas Construction Activity Down, but Still Ranking High for U.S.
Without a doubt, 2020 will stand out as one of the most unimaginable and unforgettable years in history.
The new decade began on an upbeat...
The 2022 Political Season is Already Underway in Texas
With ballots still being counted in key swing states in the tight presidential race, some Texans are already setting their sights on the next...
Will a Texas Political Miracle Surprise the Nation on Election Night?
With polls pointing to a nail-biter finish between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, record early voting turnout and Democrats hauling...
Is it too Late for Political Attack Ads to Make a Difference? Probably not.
As days tick down toward Nov. 3, the amount of time TV viewers are subjected to a barrage of vicious political ads ratchets upward.
Candidates...
Does Surge of Early Voters Signal a Change in Texas Politics?
Enthusiastic Texans turned out in droves at the polls when early voting began last week, signaling that Texas might be shaking off its reputation...
Block Walking Becomes a Divisive Political Issue in the Age of COVID-19
In the final weeks of one of the most divisive election campaigns in recent history, candidates are rushing to deliver their message to voters...
Both the Right and the Left Are Unhappy With Abbott
Greg Abbott has always faced criticism. It goes with the job of being a politician and governor. But since he began issuing orders in...
Texas Election Sites May Not Have Problems, but Officials Are Prepared
An exhausting campaign season, punctuated by tumultuous court battles over expanding mail-in voting and prolonged partisan brawls, moves to the final stretch as early...
