Top 10 Texas LGBT Stories

One step back and two steps forward

"...Even in a state as red as Texas, the national trend toward LGBT equality gained momentum. Social..."

Jan. 6, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Behold the Texas Miracle!

The Texas Miracle has a very mixed record on state prosperity

"...– are familiar with the political rhetoric of the "Texas Miracle." Coined by state business boosters to describe the..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Destruction of Texas Health Care

The GOP crusade against Planned Parenthood is devastating basic care for Texas women

"...Belver, executive director of Community Action Inc. of Central Texas, spent Tues­day, Jan. 24, closing up the CAI women's..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Rick Noriega's Speech to the Texas Democratic Convention

Blasts Cornyn, calls for end to Iraq War.

"...is the speech Rick Noriega just gave to the Texas Democratic Party Convention. (No, I didn't type it in..."

June 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Opinion: Coronavirus Is Exposing the Threat the Texas GOP Poses to Public Health

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez explains why a government that takes care of its people builds a healthier and safer country

"...is exposing the failures of the policies heralded by Texas Republicans, from the likes of Governor Greg Abbott to..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

Texas and the Congressional Suicide Caucus

Lone Star GOP on the losing side of shutdown fight

"...ending the shutdown – passed. However, as always, the Texas Congressional delegation split resolutely along party lines, with Lone..."

Oct. 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Connor Clegg Impeached at Texas State

A student government showdown in San Marcos

"...Texas State’s student government voted to impeach Student Body President..."

April 17, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Government Shutdown Hits

Affordable Care Act takes effect as Tea Party throttles government

"...forget it. NASA's Houston facility, once the pride of Texas, is on a skeleton crew. The Smithsonian panda cam..."

Oct. 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Texas Public Information Act

"...all times, to complete information about the affairs of government and the official acts of public officials and employees...."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Republicans, Defiant as Always

Why the GOP isn't listening to you: They don't have to

"...or on the Supreme Court of the United States, Texas Republican leaders are defiantly deaf to you...."

July 5, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Justice

Book on Texas' Death Row Presents Just the Facts

"...If you live in Texas this October, you no longer have to wait until..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Dick Holland

Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Plan to Continue Their Antics

Proposed Flow Meter Bill could burden craft breweries

"...The small brewers and wholesale distributors of Texas went from business frenemies to pals when, about three..."

March 7, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Texas Lawmakers Continue Anti-Abortion Witch Hunt

State Affairs hearing takes on fetal tissue research

"...Texas lawmakers continued their anti-abortion witch hunt on Thursday morning..."

April 28, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Targets DACA

Are Texas and Trump colluding to end DACA?

"...Senate Bill 4, Liam Garcia considered moving away from Texas. The 31-year-old Austinite – brought to this country from..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Nationalists for Medina

Medina picks up endorsement from secession-touting group

"...might be a secessionist, she gets endorsed by the Texas Nationalist Movement...."

Jan. 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'It All Leads Back to Texas'

Robert Bryce on the Texas-Washington-international crony network

"..."the long history of cronyism that has bound the Texas energy business to the Texas political system and the..."

June 18, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...personal political event was in progress up in East Texas. In the auditorium of Frankston High School in Anderson..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Dozens of Groups File Briefs Against Texas Abortion Law

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

"...A wide-ranging group of respected organizations, prominent individuals, and government agencies are in consensus: House Bill 2, the draconian..."

Jan. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Playback: Meet the New Texas Music Czar

New Texas Music Office director, new Rock N Roll Rentals branch, and a new Foot Patrol fetish!

"...experience in music-related e-commerce has assumed leadership of the Texas Music Office. Brendon Anthony, 38, whose résumé includes a..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Texas Clemency Process Poor, But Good Enough for Government Work

BPP and court deny Tamayo execution reprieve. Last stop, Perry

"...Yeakel on Tuesday afternoon denied a bid by condemned Texas inmate Edgar Tamayo to stay his execution pending an..."

Jan. 22, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas State’s History in the Making

Fill Bobcat stadium and get the bowl game – starting Saturday

"...The big prize has Texas State salivating. There have been wins this season –..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

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

Texas Backs Trump Agency in Holding Undocumented Abortion-Seeking Minor "Hostage"

Federal agency sent minor to crisis pregnancy center instead

"...undocumented minor from obtaining abortion in the state that Texas “must not become a sanctuary state for abortions.”..."

Oct. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Women's Health Program Back in Court

Planned Parenthood files new suit in state court

"...state to ban Planned Parenthood from participation in the Texas Women's Health Program, a state judge has entered a..."

Oct. 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Book Festival 2019: Truth Worth Telling: A Conversation With Journalist Scott Pelley

Newsman Scott Pelley had words of advice about media in the modern age

"...to poison the information," Scott Pelley said at the Texas Book Festival on Sunday. "When others call journalists enemies..."

Oct. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Joe O'Connell

Texas Charters, Turkish Coup?

Crackdown on Gülen movement comes to Texas

"...week’s failed coup. Now he’s demanding that the U.S. government deport Gülen to stand trial...."

July 20, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Planned Parenthood Supporters Decry New Rules for Women's Health Program

But state plans to move forward without PP

"...would cause the provider base to dwindle, would interject government into the doctor-patient relationship, and could potentially leave thousands..."

Sept. 5, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...At the beginning of this month, over 30 Texas winemakers congregated with wine lovers at Featherstone Ranch in..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row

"[The] applicant is clearly 'crazy,' but he is also 'sane' under Texas law."

"...of the most mentally ill people ever sent to Texas' death row. During a psychotic break in his hometown..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hundreds Die-In at Texas Capitol to Demand Movement on Overdose Crisis

Legalizing fentanyl test strips is only step one, advocates say

"...at the state level to strengthen organizations like Austin’s Texas Harm Reduction Alliance...."

Feb. 20, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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