Mapping the Legacy of Prison Hunger Strikes in Texas
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Destiny Returns to Wolfforth
She left her conservative community to make a difference, only to find she could make the biggest impact at home.
Mexico’s Testosterone Shortage Puts Trans Men at Risk
As low-cost options disappear from shelves in Mexico, those who rely on the drug grow increasingly desperate.
Meet the Latest Wingnuts to Join the State Board of Ed
Seditious Texiters. Conspiracy theorists. A January 6 insurrectionist.
Conspiracy-Peddling Mayor Who Fondled Drunk Stepsister Loses Defamation Lawsuit
Colleyville’s Bobby Lindamood has been ordered to pay nearly $200k after losing a years-long, politically-charged case.
A Hot, Dry 2022 by the Numbers
Our record-breaking summer provided a preview of what’s to come.
EPA Backs Down from Permian Air Pollution Crackdown
Oil sector advocates pushed hard against an ozone nonattainment designation, which would have required oilfield emissions reductions.
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Fight for Change Where You Live
“Our efforts can’t be limited to complaining on our social media accounts.”
Supreme Court Sides with Defense on Death Row Case
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will now reconsider Areli Escobar’s case which prosecutors and defense attorneys agree relied on flawed forensics.
The Rising Cost Of Mexico’s ‘Free’ Education
Parents are increasingly responsible for enrollment fees, school maintenance, classroom supplies, uniforms and incidental expenses.