Reform Austin's Top 10 Stories in 2019
When everyone is looking forward to 2020, it’s not always easy to look back on the previous year.
But the 86th Texas Legislature was a...
One Problem, Multiple Approaches: How Texas Cities Addressed Homelessness in 2019
The state’s most vulnerable populations aren’t always in a position to vote for their elected officials, but they remain among the most affected by city hall’s political decisions.
Five Things Texas Politicians Probably Wish They Hadn’t Said (Or Tweeted) in 2019
Some Texas public officials have a foot-in-mouth problem, and this year provided plenty of examples.
Proceed With Caution: Holidays Can Be Dangerous for Texas Drivers
The holidays are here, and that means dashing through the… unseasonable warmth to visit grandparents, attend office parties, and beg any open restaurant to...
Want to give back? These Texas Nonprofits Are Looking for Volunteers
As the New Year approaches, Texans across the state will make new resolutions for personal wellness or personal improvement. According to Inc., last year...
Texas Capitol Tree Ornaments Show the Spirit of the State
Few things can bring people together like the holidays, and nothing shows that better than the breathtaking 23-foot, Texas-grown Christmas tree in the Texas...
Texas’ Biggest Political Surprises in 2019
Everything is bigger in Texas, including its politics.
While the Lege was relatively quiet during session, our elected officials still managed to find ways to...
Timeline: The Tape That Took Down Dennis Bonnen
June 12, 2019 - The Meeting
A meeting between the following two Republican representatives and a conservative Republican activist took place June 12, 2019 at...
Texas House committee adopts report saying Dennis Bonnen "likely violated" the law during meeting...
The House General Investigating Committee on Friday unanimously adopted a report from its legal advisers that said House Speaker Dennis Bonnen “likely violated” state...
Texas Is Among States With Widest Pay Gap for Latina Workers
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the pay gap between Hispanic men and women. Texas has one of the widest pay gaps in the...
