State Parks Feel Pinch

"...plate goes straight to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. While that program has actually grown this year, TPWD..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Art of the State

Retiring director Rick Hernandez reflects on three decades with the Texas Commission on the Arts

"...in residence for a juvenile lockup in the Gatesville State School for Boys – "They'd heard about me because..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...is waiting for: which schools are going to the state one-act play competition and which schools are going, well,..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Texas DOGE Committee Looks to Form $88M State Cybersecurity Agency

Cyber Command would dramatically expand spending on cybersecurity

"...the most powerful conservative think tanks in the United States, he said, “We’re going to cut red tape. We..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court

Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

"...His appeal to the state Supremes – styled Robert Van Boven vs. Scott Freshour,..."

Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King

Dell Medical School Team Unveils Plans to Reinvent Austin State Hospital

Rising from the ashes of the aging mental hospital

"...campaign to transform the historic, haunted, and exhausted Austin State Hospital into a world-class center for brain health has..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

State: Give Us That Medicaid Money We Said We Didn’t Want

Texas lost out on a boatload of money when it declined to expand Medicaid. Now it wants that cash.

"...Texas could forge a national blueprint for other anti-choice states looking to expel the reproductive health network without any..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: The Quality of State Killings

Why is the TDCJ so reluctant to test death drugs?

"...forensic psychiatrist nicknamed "Dr. Death" because of his recurring state testimonies in capital cases – means the Texas' Department..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

State Emergency-Leave Rules Tightened

Comptroller will now verify all applications

"...way to get rid of a scandal at a state agency? Claim it's not a scandal, then tighten the..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

After Defunding Breast Cancer Services, State Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Event participant doesn't support cutting services

"...The program assists some of the state’s most vulnerable women – uninsured patients over 18 years..."

Oct. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

GOP Politics Only at State Water Board

Politics is off-limits at the state Water Board – unless you're a Republican

"...policy" related to engaging in political activity while on state time. Specifically, according to the section of the employee..."

Dec. 21, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Facilities Head Leaves for Consulting Gig

Former city employee steps in as interim director

"...assistant director of the former Transporta­tion, Planning & Sustainability Department, where his responsibilities included land-use planning...."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Thumbs Up for State-School Reforms

At long last, some changes afoot in state schools

"...Four years after the U.S. Department of Justice started its probe into the Lubbock State..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Will Lege Rescue Starving State Parks?

Legislators claim help is on way for suffering parks system

"...Texas is among the nation's Top 5 fastest-growing states, but we rank second to last in per-capita spending..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Did Farmers Insurance Keep Secrets From the State?

The insurer's lawyers advised keeping the "most troublesome claims" out of sight

"...company tried to keep "troublesome" claim files away from state officials investigating the business practices of Farmers and other..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Constitutional Amendment Election

"...There are 14 proposed state constitutional amendments up for public vote on November 7...."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Should the Public Know the Racial Breakdown of Texas State Drug Punishments?

Local nonprofit seeks data through lawsuit

"...County; to examine efforts by the San Marcos Police Department to deal with an officer accused of excessive force;..."

Jan. 17, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips: Fort McKavett State Historic Site, Menard

Frontier fort was home to Buffalo Soldiers

"...Fort McKavett State Historic Site, southwest of Menard, occupies a rounded hill..."

July 31, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Top 10 State Stories

Rick Perry's embarrassments, education's funding battles, and more

"...Austinites petitioning for our city to secede from the state, taking Lockhart's barbecue and Dublin's Dr Pepper with us...."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines

About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families

"...the brakes on Gov. Greg Abbott's directive for the state to investigate – as presumed child abuse – any..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

The State of Delta-8: Booming Business?

And how potential cannabis reform could affect business

"...of the surrounding reform legislation swirling around on local, state, and federal levels – is just the latest in..."

April 16, 2021 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress

After flood of allegations, House and Senate pressed to revise rules

"...she started her first job in politics as a state House legislative aide in 2013. However, she soon became..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Axes Anti-Choice Group's Family Planning Funds

The Heidi Group failed to meet their own patient target goals

"...taxpayer funds; their CPCs have won thousands from the state under the Alternatives to Abortion program. The Heidi Group..."

Aug. 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bill to Close Austin State Supported Living Center Dead

House and Senate negotiators fail to compromise on bill

"...SB 204, a Department of Aging and Disabilities restructuring bill, would have forced..."

June 1, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judges to State: Fix Your Maps Now

New districts by Feb. 6 or primary shifts

"...they have to come back to the court and state their specific objections to each district, citing how it..."

Jan. 29, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

State Gives Almaguer Deadline for Tire Cleanup

Tire shop owner must comply with state law, says TCEQ

"...Austin vehicles, has until Feb. 8 to comply with state laws governing the handling and disposal of scrap tires,..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

County and State Do Have Regulatory Authority

"...our local media keeps relaying that the county and state have no statutory or regulatory authority to deny the..."

Jan. 4, 2010 Postmarks

Some State Prison Cells Are Far Too Cold, Families Report

Texas prison agency denies some claims

"...message board on Saturday, as temperatures plummeted across the state. “He said it is already very cold back there...."

Jan. 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Lege Lines: Senate Still Hasn’t Confirmed Texas Secretary of State David Whitley

Architect of recent “voter fraud” fiasco shifts blame to DPS

"...Texas Secretary of State David Whitley was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin State Supported Living Center to Stay Open

Bill to close it dies before end of session

"...and organizing against the proposed closure of the Austin State Supported Living Center, Parker and dozens of other guardians..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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