Emily Mathis

Texas on the Brink: Too Few Graduates, Too Many UninsuredApr 16, 2013
The bottom line, say the representatives who participated in the group, is that Texas has some major work to do. Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston), who led the 2013 study group, introduced the report in a press conference held on Monday morning. Full Story
Banishing the Breast Cancer-Abortion Link Draws Bipartisan SupportApr 10, 2013
Pro-lifers were geared up and ready for a fight in the House State Affairs Committee today on HB 2945, but they needn't have worried. The bill proposes to amend the Texas Health and Safety Code section on reading abortion-seekers their medical rights. Full Story
Hot List: Day 93 of the LegislatureApr 10, 2013
The debate in the Senate Education Committee got personal yesterday. 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
Hot List: Day 87 of the LegislatureApr 04, 2013
It's budget day in the House! 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