Texas Lege Preview: Saving Public Education

Vouchers and school funding and never the twain shall meet

"...that public education is getting the attention it deserves? Texas Republicans agree with Democrats that the state’s schools are..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Saw Is Family! City Celebrates The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s 50th Anniversary

Proclamation ceremony brings together cast, council, and fans

"...October 11, 1974: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre rips into cinemas, changing horror and..."

Oct. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City of Austin to Proclaim The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day

Celebrating the horror movie that built the Texas film industry

"...It's been 50 years since The Texas Chain Saw Massacre first terrified audiences. Now the locally-filmed..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sierra Club Sues EPA Over Texas’ Shoddy Haze Plan

Another development in the Fayette coal plant saga

"...for failing to enforce higher air quality standards for Texas and seven other states...."

June 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Separating Fact From Fiction in the Texas Rangers’ Bloody History

Traveling exhibit reexamines border killings

"...Two hundred years after the founding of the Texas Rangers, educational nonprofit Refusing to Forget has shed light..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...The Texas State Board of Education, a perennial hotbed of right-wing..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...The Texas State Board of Education, a perennial hotbed of right-wing..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

What Happens When Texas Blocks Planned Parenthood? Abortions Rise.

Study: Lege's family planning cuts led to an increase in abortion

"...With the goal of eliminating abortion, Texas Republicans have stripped Planned Parenthood of funding and steadily..."

July 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...the newly announced list of authors for the 2016 Texas Book Festival. With 280 authors on board – among..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Anti-Abortion Law HB 2

In a 5-3 ruling, SCOTUS says HB 2 creates an undue burden for women

"...Supreme Court has struck down two key parts of Texas’ draconian omnibus law, House Bill 2...."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Court Rules Texas School Finance Unconstitutional

Dietz says current system fails students, must be rebuilt

"...In a long-awaited turn for Texas education, Judge John Dietz today issued his final ruling..."

Aug. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

MPP: Ready to Roll on Pot in Texas

The Marijuana Policy Project is rolling out a Texas legalization campaign

"...pot decriminalization, touched off a flurry of pot-talk in Texas. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis was asked about pot..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Star of Texas Preview: Texas Has a New York State of Mind

Texecutioners can still derail the Gotham express

"...It's been a weekend of mixed fortunes for the Texas Rollergirls at the Star of Texas Bowl: The Texecutioners..."

July 22, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Star of Texas Preview: B.A.D. Looking For More Gold

B.ay A.rea D.erby go from bowl hosts to visitors

"...track Roller Derby teams playing at the Star of Texas Bowl this weekend, and the B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls..."

July 19, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

'Texas Tough' Sex Crime Wave Hits the Dome

Sex-predator hysteria threatens a legal backlash

"...out, forever," said Dewhurst. "There's tough, and then there's Texas tough."..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Samantha Smoot, executive director of the Texas Freedom Network since 1998, recently announced her resignation, effective..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Dr Pepper, Texas

What makes the Dr Pepper in Dublin, Texas, so much better than that made anywhere else?

"...arise? Dr Pepper was invented in 1891 in Waco, Texas, but the real genesis of Dr Pepper is the..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Features Feature by David Lynch

With Texas Sulfur Emissions Out of Control, Enviro Orgs Urge EPA To Do Something

Texas still dragging heels on standards for power plants

"...Texas has a big haze problem. Saharan dust plagues us..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas GOP Leaders Won’t Criticize Antisemites, Nazis

What does “tolerate” mean?

"...The Texas Republican Party can’t even bring itself to denounce Nazis..."

Dec. 5, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

ACLU Sues Texas Cities Over Local Abortion Bans

Suit argues small towns aim to suppress truth, free speech

"...In response to a wave of tiny East Texas towns passing ordinances to ban abortion and condemn pro-choice..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Meet the Texas Lawmaker Working to Ban Conversion Therapy

Rep. Celia Israel on politics, queerness, and transportation

"...In 1992, Celia Israel had one thing holding her..."

April 2, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...it all centers around a law born in the Texas Capitol...."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dozens of Groups File Briefs Against Texas Abortion Law

Diverse array of organizations submit 45 briefs to SCOTUS opposing HB 2

"...are in consensus: House Bill 2, the draconian multi-part Texas abortion law, is harmful to women...."

Jan. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Advocates Fight for Marriage Equality in Texas

A handful of Texas counties continue to resist SCOTUS

"...recent historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling, some counties across Texas haven’t been as eager or willing to do the..."

July 8, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Takes a Stand Against Texas Abortion Law

Resolution to repeal HB 2 unanimously passes Council

"...passed a resolution that supports the full repeal of Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2...."

Sept. 25, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Military Forces Back Down on Same-sex Benefits

Finally - federal benefits for all

"...As of late last night, the Texas National Guard will finally begin processing benefits for same..."

Nov. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

The Texas School Solution: More Guns, Less Money

Post-Sandy Hook bill would put teachers in firing line

"...Last session, Texas cut $5.4 billion out of public school funding. And..."

Dec. 26, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Planned Parenthood Files New Suit Against Texas

PP says shouldn't be banned from state-run program

"...close, Planned Parenthood is turning up the heat on Texas, today filing a new lawsuit that challenge the state's..."

Dec. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Budget Cuts and a Ban on Planned Parenthood Leads to Decline in Services for Texas Women

Numbers show decline in clients served

"...drop does not bode well for the health of Texas women...."

Oct. 17, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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