Will a Coalition of ‘MAGA Moms’ Rally Behind Gina Hinojosa’s Bid for Texas Governor?
Some conservatives say they won’t give Governor Greg Abbott a fourth term after what he’s done to the public education system in Texas.
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University of Houston Is Gutting Its Gender and Sexuality Classes. That Won’t Stop Texas’ Crusade Against Higher Ed.
College administrators wrongly hope that anticipatory obedience will satisfy a GOP-run Texas Legislature that is increasingly hostile toward education.
In Congress, Christian Menefee Says He’s Fighting for ‘the Least, the Last, and the Lost’
The latest politician to represent H-Town’s historic 18th Congressional District talks about his recent primary against Al Green, ICE, voting rights, and the U.S. Senate race.
With Texas’ Data Center Boom, Uncertainty Is the Business Plan
Proposed projects are driven by sketchy numbers nobody has to prove: inflated demand, water use most companies never report, power plans that route around ordinary review. Either way, the public pays.
Can a Tejano Star Restore Dems’ Power in South Texas?
In his bid to win a Trumpy congressional seat, Bobby Pulido is blending his moderate message with charismatic campaigning.
The Tides of Tarrant
In Texas’ key swing county, Democratic commissioner Alisa Simmons is turning to voters to oust the arch-conservative county judge.
The Hard Ceiling over Texas Cities’ Climate Plans
From the biggest cities to smaller towns, local officials wrote serious climate plans. One law at a time, state policy has narrowed the tools to carry them out.
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Unity and Discontent at the Texas Dems’ Corpus Convening
The convention showcased populism as the core of the party's messaging. Will it hold true in November?
Texas’ Refusal to Plan for Climate Change Created a Crisis in Corpus Christi
Stubbornly unrealistic assessments of the region’s reservoir system turned this year’s drought conditions into an emergency.
The Last Safe Haven for DEI in Texas Higher Ed?
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