RA Staff
Written by RA News staff.
Self-driving cars roll out in Texas, but at what cost?
If self-driving cars are a measure of the future, then the future is already here in Texas. Self-driving cars started hitting the roads in...
More than 70,000 4-6 years old children suspended from Texas schools in 2017-18
In Texas, a 4-year old black child is more than twice as likely to be suspended from school as a white one. A boy...
Permian Highway Pipeline going forward, despite residents concerns
After a year of protests, town meetings and news story after news story, crews are about to break ground on the Permian Highway Pipeline....
5G Wireless Debuts in Texas
In 2017, the Texas Legislature passed SB 1004, which streamlined regulations and lowered costs to facilitate the deployment of “small cells”, the foundation of...
Conservative group session shows Texas Republicans hope to hold onto redistricting power
“Start with the idea that you’re going to be sued,” Cleta Mitchell said to a hotel conference room filled with Texas lawmakers.
Mitchell, a lawyer...
Following safety commission meeting, the domestic terrorism task force meets this week
In response to the tragic shooting in El Paso earlier this month that left 22 dead and others wounded, Governor Abbott created both a...
Abbott’s recent appointments to the Education Commission of the States raises some eyebrows
In the mid 1960s, enterprising education proponent John W. Gardner and former North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford proposed a Compact on Education between the...
What does "Ban the box" mean for Texas?
“Ban the box” laws prohibit employers from using criminal history early in the hiring process for prospective employees. The policy was endorsed by Governor...
Renewing your hunting license? Here's what to expect for the 2019-2020 season
With the start of a new hunting and fishing season beginning September 1, Texas anglers and hunters are already purchasing licenses for 2019-2020.
Here are...
Houston 2040: A Tale of Two (Transportation) Cities
Getting stuck in traffic on I-45 is as much a Houston tradition as BBQ, Tex-Mex and the Rodeo. The Gulf Freeway has been under...
