Sanders Wants to Stop Liberals From Slipping Further in South Texas
The Vermont legislator’s endorsement of Jessica Cisneros in San Antonio comes ahead of Tuesday’s runoff against incumbent U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar.
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Texas’ ‘Anti-Censorship’ Law Censors Social Media. What If It Goes Into Effect?
A federal appeals court recently upheld a state law requiring companies like Facebook and Twitter to host hate speech.
Texas’ Insane Heat Wave Shows Our Grid Isn’t Ready for Climate Change
As weather gets more extreme and the population booms, ERCOT and state leaders need to get a grip on reality.
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Dallas Runoff Will Determine Heir to Powerhouse EBJ’s Seat in Congress
The race between Representative Jasmine Crockett and Jane Hope Hamilton has divided the North Texas Democratic establishment.
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It’s Dangerous to Be a Latino Worker in Texas
The state leads the nation in workplace injuries and deaths. It’s workers of color on unregulated construction sites who fare the worst.
Texans Show Up in Force to Protect ‘Roe’
The Supreme Court is about to overturn the 1973 landmark reproductive rights ruling. Austinites are not here for it.
Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Protections for Trans Youth
The decision reaffirms the state child welfare agency’s ability to investigate families who seek gender-affirming care for their kids.
Environment
Here Are the Latest Environmental Reasons You Must Stop Eating Meat
Climate change is happening. What you eat may mean more for our futures than the car you drive.
How the War in Ukraine Could Slow Texas’ Energy Transition
Europe’s demand for non-Russian energy is supercharging exports of Texas natural gas.
Texas’ Firestorm Future
The Eastland fires in March were the worst in more than a decade. As climate change dries out the state, residents must prepare for more—and larger—conflagrations.
Culture
Houston’s Hayan Charara Plumbs the Politics of the Personal
A new collection of poems by the author is plainspoken, yet profound.
‘What We Leave Behind’ Is a Beautifully Understated Migration Story
And an exciting feature debut for Texan director Iliana Sosa.
‘The Mexican American Experience in Texas’ Takes a Deep Look at Our Sordid State History
Martha Menchaca’s new book examines events that have shaped the lives of so many in the Lone Star State.
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