Latest news from Texas
Texas floods kill over 100, exposing climate risks. Advocates push for resilient infrastructure, equitable recovery, and bold action to protect vulnerable communities.
Texas floods reveal urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure, early warnings, and equitable recovery to protect communities from escalating disasters.
Texas' new laws claim to aid small businesses, but do they favor big corporations? A sharp look at their impact on workers and local communities.
Texas sends thousands of troops to quell anti-ICE protests, but justice demands reform, not rifles. A passionate plea for immigrant rights and democracy.
Texas' grid faces growing hurricane threats. Climate action and renewables are key to ensuring reliable power and protecting communities.
Texas Gov. Abbott's One-Call Board choice fuels fears of weak utility safety oversight.
Texas's Panhandle State Hospital aims to ease rural mental health woes, but systemic gaps demand bolder, community-focused solutions.
Texas faces fierce storms, but state efforts aren't enough. Federal leadership is key to protect lives and build resilience against worsening climate disasters.
South Texas storms expose disaster aid gaps. Federal support must prioritize vulnerable communities now.
Texas’ $481M teacher merit pay plan divides educators. Fair salaries would better serve schools.
Texas battles a relentless drought. State fixes are temporary; we need bold federal climate action and water conservation to secure a thriving future.
Texas touts 2.5M new jobs, but corporate gains outshine workers’ struggles. Can equitable policies fix the imbalance?
Texas's $46M veteran grants help, but gaps in housing, jobs, and mental health care demand bold, equitable solutions to truly honor our heroes.
Texas taps energy execs for economic board, favoring fossil fuels over sustainable growth.
New Texas Real Estate Commission appointees tied to industry spark fears of bias. Will they tackle the housing crisis or favor profits?
Texas celebrates Small Business Week, but deregulation threatens owners and workers. True support demands fair rules and investments.
Texas Gov. Abbott's medical board appointees raise concerns over politicized healthcare oversight, threatening patient care and trust.
Texas’ Film Friendly program lures Hollywood, but at what cost? Jobs are fleeting, and public funds could better serve education or healthcare.
Texas' new law slashes regulations, risking public safety and equity for business gains.
Texas faces a water crisis, but Governor Abbott’s appointees prioritize private interests over sustainable solutions, risking our state’s future.
Texas’ booming economy hides vulnerabilities tied to federal tax cuts and tariffs, threatening jobs and equity. A call for fairer, greener policies.
Texas faces a worsening drought, devastating farmers and communities. Bold climate action and water reform are urgently needed to secure a sustainable future.
Texas's renewed border disaster declaration fuels division, wastes resources, and ignores migration's root causes, while humane solutions remain sidelined.
South Texas floods demand urgent federal aid. Delays risk lives and livelihoods as communities fight to rebuild.
Texas boasts job growth, but low wages, strained schools, and housing woes threaten workers’ futures.
Texas tornadoes highlight the need for climate action and fair disaster relief to protect vulnerable communities from escalating weather crises.
Texas Gov. Abbott's coastal water board appointees face scrutiny as climate change threatens water resources. Can they prioritize sustainability?
Texas' new voucher law prioritizes private schools, risking public education's funding and equity. Explore why this shift could harm communities.
Texas' House Bill 2 boosts school funding, but falls short of equity. A passionate call for true investment in public education and teacher support.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission faces scrutiny as new appointees may favor real estate over conservation, threatening public lands and outdoor access.
Texas lures TMEIC with tax breaks, but who really benefits? A look at the cost to workers and communities in the race for corporate investment.
NVIDIA’s AI supercomputer plants in Texas promise jobs but risk widening inequality and environmental strain. Can the state balance growth with justice?
Texas Southern University’s new regents spark hope and concern. Will they prioritize students or politics? A deep dive into their impact.
Lampasas earns tourism certification, but Texas must prioritize inclusive growth to ensure all communities thrive from visitor dollars.
Texas’ Operation Lone Star escalates border enforcement, but at what cost? Explore the human toll and misguided priorities of a policy targeting the vulnerable.
Texas deepens trade with Japan, but at what cost to workers and the environment? A closer look at the human and ecological stakes in global deals.
Texas Gov. Abbott’s council appointees raise alarms over treatment access and justice for survivors, not offenders.
Texas' Star of Texas Awards laud first responder bravery, but neglect their mental health and safety crises.
Texas storms reveal gaps in disaster aid as small businesses and families struggle. Is federal support enough?
Pflugerville’s tourism certification highlights jobs and growth, proving community-focused strategies outshine outdated economic isolationism.
Texas’ diabetes crisis demands bold action, not just appointees. Explore why healthcare access and equity must lead the charge against this epidemic.
Texas touts job training grants, but workers need fair wages and rights, not just skills, to thrive in a booming economy.
Texas Gov. Abbott’s appointees to the Diabetes Council spark debate over priorities in a state with soaring diabetes rates.
Graham’s Music Friendly nod hides a bigger battle: who controls Texas’ cultural soul and economic future? A call for equity rings out.
Texas Gov. Abbott’s appointees to pilot boards favor insider privilege over equity, sidelining diverse voices vital for thriving ports.
Marble Falls’ tourism certification sparks hope for equitable growth, prioritizing community empowerment over unchecked profit in Texas’ Hill Country.
Gov. Abbott’s appointees to Texas’ Risk Management Board spark fears of bias over expertise, risking state workers and resources.
Governor Abbott’s delay of a special election in Texas leaves 800,000 without a voice, raising cries of voter suppression and political gamesmanship.
Gov. Abbott’s latest appointees spark debate over fairness and accountability in Texas governance.
Nacogdoches earns tourism certification, boosting jobs and culture, but Texas must invest deeper in communities to truly thrive.
Texas Gov. Abbott’s latest appointees to the Physician Assistant Board spark debate over healthcare access and quality in a state facing dire shortages.