Emily Mathis

Hot List: Day 115 of the LegislatureMay 02, 2013
The House Committee of Homeland Security and Public Safety met yesterday to begin legislative investigation into the recent West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion disaster. Full Story
Hot List: Day 109 of the LegislatureApr 26, 2013
The House will vote on an $875 million state spending bill today. Full Story
‘Only One Life’: Confronting LGBTQ Discrimination in the WorkplaceApr 24, 2013
Reps. Johnson and Villarreal authored duplicate bills, HB 238 and HB 1146, that would propose to prohibit workplace discrimination against LGBTQ employees. Full Story
Hot List: Day 105 of the LegislatureApr 22, 2013
All eyes are aimed at the Senate this afternoon to see if legislators have what it takes to make some major changes to the shameful lending practices in this state. Full Story
Texas Closer to Banning Driving While TextingApr 17, 2013
After a long debate and a slew of amendments, the Texas Legislature is closer to banning texting while driving. The House passed Rep. Tom Craddick's bill Wednesday with a vote of 98 to 47. Full Story

Tyrant’s Foe: Mothers Against Teen Violence Founder Helps Families HealApr 05, 2013
"I think really … that our responsibility is to heal our lives then to move forward. It is not to see ourselves as the perennial victim.” Full Story
Yes, Texas, There Is a Santa ClausDec 17, 2012
You learn not to cry. You go to these children’s hospitals, and it’s tough when they want you to go into a room to see a child, and they’ll tell you before you go in, this child’s only got a couple of days to live. Full Story
Faces of the ElectionNov 06, 2012
Eva Church immigrated to the United States with her husband in 1948 at age 18. She quickly became a citizen, and has since voted for the Democratic Party in every presidential election. She is originally from County Mayo, Ireland. Full Story
A Testimonia from San AntonioOct 09, 2012
Maria Antonietta Berriozábal is quite beautiful at the ripe age of 71, but don’t let her striking looks and quick laugh distract from her [...] Full Story
In Search of a HomeOct 08, 2012
Kitty Parish lost her job at a medical billing company in early 2011. A few months later she became homeless. She stayed with friends [...] Full Story