Politics
Once Again, School District Shuts Down Tax Break for Gas Exporter
In Texas, Trump Signals a Plan for Victory in Defeat
If the real estate mogul loses, he’s the only one who will emerge unscathed.
Donald Trump's Texas crowds have shrunk, distilled down to the angriest supporters. If he loses, writes Chris Hooks, they'll be angrier than ever....Read More
Trump Takes Texas, in Photos
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made a sweep through Texas on Tuesday, meeting with donors in Fort Worth and Austin. In the capital city, Trump app...Read More
‘Corporate Bullying’ by Luminant May Shutter Glen Rose Community Hospital
In an effort to reduce its property tax burden, Luminant is forcing a community hospital in Glen Rose to the brink of closure....Read More
Green Groups Urge Lawmakers: Don’t Leave Taxpayers on the Hook for Coal Cleanup
Following an Observer investigation into loose coal regulations that could put taxpayers on the hook for mine cleanup, green groups are demanding change....Read More
The Texas Miracle #18: Our Best 40 Minutes (So Far)
From a chili-related query on our inaugural episode to ruminations on police violence to Wendy Davis on abortion politics, it's a Miracle retrospective.
From a chili-related query on our inaugural episode to ruminations on police violence to Wendy Davis on abortion politics, it's a Miracle retrospective....Read More
When Very Public Christians Go Astray
The Bible commands Christians to “abstain from all appearance of evil,” making things a little awkward for Texas officials facing criminal investigations....Read More
Loon Star State: Old Tea Partiers’ Home
This month in Ben Sargent's award-winning Loon Star State cartoon: Tea Partiers miss the glory days as Trump-touting whippersnappers take over the GOP....Read More
In Texas Transgender Suit, Who’s Facing Harm?
States play victim in federal court, but LGBT advocates say trans kids are the ones truly at risk.
Ken Paxton is leading a multi-state lawsuit against federal school guidelines for trans students, but LGBT advocates say trans kids are the ones at risk....Read More
The Texas Miracle #17: Killer Robots and Taco Horses
What the future might look like now that the Dallas police force has experimented with a killer robot, plus Texas trivia with a French twist.
Dallas' increasingly militarized police force is now armed with killer robots (really), plus Texas trivia with a French twist....Read More