Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...course), but also parents and principals. Austin state representative Gina Hinojosa has a story she tells to demonstrate her..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Vouchers Battle Is Decided, But What About the Future of Texas Politics?

How it happened

"...of the party is not over. Some, like Rep. Gina Hinojosa – the first to ally with the MAGA..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

DOGEing the Texas Education Agency

Conservatives back Dem bill to shrink agency overseeing schools

"...Texans traveled to Austin to stand behind Democratic Rep. Gina Hinojosa, one of the state’s most progressive lawmakers, as..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...Austin Rep. Gina Hinojosa, another of the Democrats’ most effective messengers on..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hundreds Brave Cold to Support Public School Funding

Save Texas Schools rally fills two rooms of local church

"...Weeks had originally expected thousands for an outdoor rally at the Capitol..."

Feb. 28, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public School Rally Moves Indoors Due to Cold Snap

Save Texas Schools rally brings advocates from across the state to Austin

"...Rep. Lloyd Doggett will speak, along with state Reps. Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico and Austin ISD trustee Lynn..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Public School Supporters Will Rally for More Funding

Save Texas Schools rally to bring advocates from across the state

"...will deliver remarks at the rally, along with lawmakers Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico. School superintendents, teachers, parents, and..."

Feb. 17, 2025 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Lege Preview: Saving Public Education

Vouchers and school funding and never the twain shall meet

"...is vowing to “fight like hell.” Another local, Rep. Gina Hinojosa, told us her top priority is “to fight..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...  – Lina Fisher LBJ Conversations: John Bucy and Gina Hinojosa..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mélat, Chingona Fest, Benjamin Tod, and More Crucial Concerts

Lots of sounds to be heard this week

"...richness, enlisting the talents of Los Lonely Boys, Tish Hinojosa, Mariangela, Seratones, and Kelsey Wilson, lead soul stirrer of..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The 10-Year Fight for Pride in Austin ISD

Looking at the origins

"...It wasn’t something that others were worried about. Then-trustees Gina Hinojosa, Jayme Mathias, and Ann Teich, for example, were..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...Fun times with Gina Hinojosa! Join the House District 49 representative at Austin’s..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

With More Pro-Voucher Republicans Elected, What’s Next in the Fight Over School Vouchers

Dems look to flip Republican seats in the November election

"...the proposal again in the 2025 session. Austin Rep. Gina Hinojosa, recently elected chair of the Texas House Democratic..."

July 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: The Abbott and GOP Project Is an Exercise in Brute Political Cynicism

What’s at stake in Texas

"...“The data shows opportunities,” says Austin Democratic Rep. Gina Hinojosa. “Texas progressives have been putting in the work..."

June 12, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Police Pepper Spray Protesters After Dispersing Impromptu Encampment for Palestine

UT, DPS double down on use of force, students push them “off our campus”

"...Uvalde” and “free Palestine.” Sen. Sarah Eckhardt and Rep. Gina Hinojosa were at the protest asking questions of APD...."

April 29, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...2; and Dick Lavine, perhaps the most qualified candidate imaginable for one of these positions, for Place 3. Lavine..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Greg Abbott’s Private School Voucher Plans Stay Dead

Promise not to promise this anymore, Guv?

"...comments were “nothing more than political theater.” Austin Rep. Gina Hinojosa said, “It’s clear that Gov. Abbott is trying..."

Nov. 6, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Judge Blocks Texas Education Agency From Releasing New, Harsher Grades

A-F accountability grade: incomplete

"...crisis. Some supporters of public education, like Austin Reps. Gina Hinojosa, Donna Howard, and James Talarico, have questioned why..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Special Session Kicks Off With Nazi Accusations and GOP Infighting

Battle of the billionaire-funded Republicans

"...has praised Hitler and nurtures a fierce if completely unimaginative hatred of Jews. He also hates people of color..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

We Sorted Through 150 TribFest Events. These Five Stood Out.

Free events Saturday

"...Texas State Board of Education and Austin state Rep. Gina Hinojosa. As part of the podcast's mission to "uncover..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Maya Wright

School Voucher Committee Isn't So Sure About a Possible Voucher System in Texas

Austin rep refuses to sign on to recommendations

"...Austin Rep. Gina Hinojosa, also a fierce opponent of the concept, refused..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...recommendations for a voucher system last week. Austin Rep. Gina Hinojosa refused to sign the committee report, implying unconstitutional..."

Aug. 18, 2023 News Feature

The State Wants to Give More Schools F Ratings – To What End?

When TEA takes over

"...look bad this legislative session for some reason?" Rep. Gina Hinojosa tweeted in March, after she grilled Morath during..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Even Republicans Agree: Schools Are Underfunded

But are vouchers more important?

"...public schools and our teachers," said Austin's state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, one of the 15 members of the committee...."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Ascension Stops Nurses From Returning to Work After Strike

Negotiations over understaffing crisis stalled, nurses say

"...Texas AFL-CIO, Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa – said he’s optimistic about the outcome of..."

June 28, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Still No Word on How Much TEA Will Influence AISD Special Ed

Local figures hope for a lower level of oversight than planned

"...up more than 50% from a decade ago," Rep. Gina Hinojosa recently told the Houston Chronicle. "Morath is kingdom­-building..."

June 9, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Bipartisan Efforts to Increase Housing Supply Died This Session

Mourning the dead bills that could've addressed housing shortages

"...additional houses) on their land. Lulu Flores, Vikki Goodwin, Gina Hinojosa – all members of Travis County's House delegation..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...to Democrat opposition, including from local leaders like Reps. Gina Hinojosa, Donna Howard, and Vikki Goodwin. Quote of the..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature

Anti-Queer Laws Just Keep Coming at the Texas Legislature

Out of the closet, into the woods

"...is still criminalized in Texas. HB 4596 from Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, would have limited the legal strategy of..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

11th Hour School Funding Bill Adds Abbott's Voucher Plan

Democrats in the House ain't gonna like it

"...House school finance bill w/massive voucher,” wrote State Rep. Gina Hinojosa on Twitter. “I’m not just a ‘no,’ I’m..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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