Uvalde Vive
In tragedy’s wake, a fiery movement for justice emerges in a South Texas town that’s known an uprising before.
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Books ⋆
The Woman Behind Ann Richards
In her memoir “Hope and Hard Truth,” Mary Beth Rogers reveals the political grit and big heart that helped elect a legendary governor.
Culture ⋆
Calling All Marfans: Mystery Lights Inspire Annual Celebration
The annual Marfa Lights Festival brings together artists, tourists, and even Indigenous residents of the Big Bend region.
Three Months After Uvalde Tragedy, Hundreds Demand Increase in Assault Weapon Age Limit (Photos)
“Our children’s lives depend on common-sense laws that the vast majority of Texans desperately want.“
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Politics
Abbott and ERCOT Keep Texans in the Dark
From selecting a new CEO to an obscure committee report, the governor kept tight control over significant post-storm energy changes.
Greg Abbott’s Foul Spectacle
The governor’s political show may read as tough in Texas, but the rest of the country doesn’t want a barbarian as president.
‘Don’t Say Trans’ Policy Passes in North Texas School District
“I transferred to another district this year because of the culture of fear you continue to create,” said one LGBTQ+ student.
Environment
Impending Water Crisis in Laredo
Leaders in the South Texas city are reluctant to impose substantial restrictions on watering lawns, even as nearby communities declare emergencies.
Mexican Drought Spurs a South Texas Water Crisis
Reservoirs in the Rio Grande Valley are running dry—sparking emergency water conservation measures.
There Are ‘No Real Consequences’ for Toxic Emissions Events
In some cases, these “chemical releases” aren’t illegal. In others, state regulators give polluters the benefit of the doubt.
Culture
A Brief History of Junk Science and Bad Forensics
“Texas has a long history with the use of unreliable evidence. [It also has made] unique efforts to address that searing history.”
Queen Bey Inadvertently ‘Elevates the Conversation’ Around Ableism
Outside of the Twitter drama, some disability advocates embraced musicians’ efforts to be inclusive through changing their songs.
With Mohammed Amer, ‘Mo’ Means More Love
The Houston comic’s new Netflix show is an immigrant-asylee-personal dramedy that pays tribute to his love of Bayou City.
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