Texas
Texas Tribune
- John Cornyn’s disapproval among Texas voters worsened dramatically as he negotiated a bipartisan gun bill, new poll shows
The Republican U.S. senator shepherded landmark gun legislation through the Senate last month. Between April and June, his disapproval rating went from 39% to 50%, according to a Texas Politics Project poll.
- Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Beto O’Rourke narrows to 6 points, poll finds
The Republican incumbent’s lead over his Democratic challenger shrank last month, according to a Texas Politics Project poll. The 6-point gap is smaller than when Republican George W. Bush ousted Democrat Ann Richards in 1994.
- Justice Department is investigating Texas’ Operation Lone Star for alleged civil rights violations
Emails obtained by The Texas Tribune and ProPublica confirm that federal authorities are probing discrimination claims involving Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar border initiative.
- Guatemalan village mourns two teens lost in San Antonio migrant smuggling tragedy
Relatives of the victims and other residents of the village of Tzucubal pooled their resources and traveled to Guatemala’s capital last week to confirm their identities. They now wait for the teens’ bodies to be repatriated so they can be buried.
- Republican county officials in South Texas want Gov. Greg Abbott to deport migrants. Only the federal government can do that.
Immigration law enforcement falls under the jurisdiction of the federal government. In recent months, a fringe legal theory has found more mainstream supporters who are calling on state leaders in Arizona and Texas to deport migrants with state resources.
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Austin Bulldog
- Central Health’s $35 million payments to Dell Medical School an unlawful ‘gift of public funds’ that exceed statutory authority
Commissioners Court to consider ordering that Central Health undergo an independent audit Let’s be blunt. Under the Texas Constitution and Health and Safety Code, The Travis County Healthcare District, aka Central Health, is prohibited from spending any part of the $2 billion-plus it has received in local property tax funds since 2004 for anything other Central Health’s $35 million payments to Dell Medical School an unlawful ‘gift of public funds’ that exceed statutory authority was first posted on June 30, 2022 at 8:23 am.©2022 "The Austin Bulldog". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at ken@theaustinbulldog.org
Texas Observer
- New Anthology Seeks Wisdom Deeper Than ‘Crayola’ Religion
Since I’m personally religious, it grieves me to admit religion is implicated in much of what’s wrong with society today: relentless attacks on reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ people, public education, gun control, even democracy itself. I’m tempted to agree with those who regard religion as more problem than solution—especially here in Texas, where religion is so The post New Anthology Seeks Wisdom Deeper Than ‘Crayola’ Religion appeared first on The Texas Observer.
- Labeled ‘Hispanic’
The moment seemed to call for drastic action. Lucille Contreras’ youngest son was on his own, ranching buffalo on the Pine Ridge Lakota Reservation in South Dakota where both lived. Her other kids were financially stable. For the first time, this mother of three didn’t have to consider what anyone else wanted. The COVID-19 pandemic The post Labeled ‘Hispanic’ appeared first on The Texas Observer.
- U.S. Immigration Policy Is to Blame for the Horrific Mass Death in San Antonio
Originally published by Truthout. One hundred human beings were inside an 18-wheeler without water or air conditioning in the blistering 100-degree Texas heat. Fifty of them are now dead. Sixteen more people were taken to a hospital—including four children. That was this Monday in San Antonio. This is the deadliest of such tragedies in recent The post U.S. Immigration Policy Is to Blame for the Horrific Mass Death in San Antonio appeared first on The Texas Observer.
- Pre-Roe, They Risked Their Lives to Control Their Destinies
The women whom my daughter, photojournalist Ilana Panich-Linsman, photographed in 2021 could be anyone—your neighbor, college professor, doctor, or mother. They are women who sought, with great difficulty, to terminate pregnancies as young women between 1958 and early 1973, when abortion was mostly illegal in the United States. Nine of these procedures took place in The post Pre-Roe, They Risked Their Lives to Control Their Destinies appeared first on The Texas Observer.
- With SCOTUS EPA Decision, Texas Coal Plants Live to Cook the Climate Another Day
As Texans swelter under an unrelenting heatwave and breathe polluted air, Ken Paxton joined 16 other state attorneys general in celebrating the Supreme Court decision on Thursday to undermine the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. With West Virginia leading the charge and coal companies joining in, the group had filed a The post With SCOTUS EPA Decision, Texas Coal Plants Live to Cook the Climate Another Day appeared first on The Texas Observer.
Texas Public Radio
Houston Public Media
- Medical experts rethink weight management’s causes, contributions, and social stigma.
A new wave of medical understanding reconsiders how to fight obesity as more Americans face weight challenges.
- The Full Menu: Houston’s best drinks and cocktails
Local food writers discuss their favorite places for cocktails and other assorted beverages in this month's installment of The Full Menu.
- The week in politics, and Houston’s best places for drinks (July 6, 2022)
On Wednesday's show: We break down the week in politics, local food writers discuss their favorite places for drinks in town, and we go inside the world of competitive Scrabble.
Rivard Report
- Area teachers, staff getting raises as school districts try to retain workers
Southside ISD appears to have the highest teacher starting salary in the region, at $59,135 a year for the 2022-23 school year.Area teachers, staff getting raises as school districts try to retain workers was first posted on July 6, 2022 at 5:00 am.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at hello@rivardreport.com
- Zoning Commission changes would allow for larger casitas
The proposed amendments to the city's development code now move to the Planning Commission before being taken up by the City Council. Zoning Commission changes would allow for larger casitas was first posted on July 5, 2022 at 10:03 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at hello@rivardreport.com
- How the end of Roe and the Uvalde shooting could reshape the Texas governor’s race
Republican incumbent Greg Abbott remains the favorite but is confronting his toughest Democratic opponent yet in Beto O’Rourke.How the end of Roe and the Uvalde shooting could reshape the Texas governor’s race was first posted on July 5, 2022 at 6:24 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at hello@rivardreport.com
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El Paso Matters
- City Council votes against proposal to deprioritize abortion investigations
Mayor Oscar Leeser broke a tie among city representatives to cast the deciding vote against a possible city policy deprioritizing police investigations of abortions. The post City Council votes against proposal to deprioritize abortion investigations appeared first on El Paso Matters.
- Opinion: Connection, purpose and creativity will help prevent gun violence
"As an educator, parent and grandparent, I share this thought: When we wrap every child in connection, purpose and creativity, we’ll see less gun violence." The post Opinion: Connection, purpose and creativity will help prevent gun violence appeared first on El Paso Matters.
- Average city tax bill could go up $193 despite lower tax rate as valuations escalate
Property owners will likely see a significant increase in the city’s portion of their tax bills despite city leaders proposing a slightly lower tax rate. And that’s not yet considering what other entities such as the county and school districts will propose in the coming weeks. The post Average city tax bill could go up $193 despite lower tax rate as valuations escalate appeared first on El Paso Matters.
Austin Monitor
- City, police union prep for ‘more substantial’ meetings as labor contract nears expiration
With three months until the current labor agreement expires, the city of Austin and the Austin Police Association are making progress toward a new contract that balances the city’s goals of increased transparency and oversight with the union’s goals of… The post City, police union prep for ‘more substantial’ meetings as labor contract nears expiration appeared first on Austin Monitor.
- Planning Commission considers working group to tackle ‘archaic’ land use code
Austin’s Planning Commission is once more dipping its toes into turbulent waters, with plans to form a working group that would tackle small-scale reforms to the 38-year-old Land Development Code. On Tuesday commissioners opted to postpone action for another two… The post Planning Commission considers working group to tackle ‘archaic’ land use code appeared first on Austin Monitor.
- City formulates $98 million financing plan to cover Colony Park gap
The city is asking Travis County to contribute $30 million to the development costs of the Colony Park planned unit development in Northeast Austin, part of a proposed financing package of $98.8 million needed to complete the project. A city… The post City formulates $98 million financing plan to cover Colony Park gap appeared first on Austin Monitor.