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What's happening in Texas this week

What's happening in Texas this week

Hundreds of new laws go into effect A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents. 09/06/2023 09:10 PM

Will this drought ever end?

Will this drought ever end?

When you grow up in Texas, or have at least lived here for a few years, you know that the summers can be brutal. There is little to no rain and it’s scorching hot to the point where you feel like you are melting the second you step outside. 09/06/2023 09:00 PM

What's happening in Texas this week

What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights 08/30/2023 09:10 PM

Investing in natural infrastructure is an investment in our future

Investing in natural infrastructure is an investment in our future

Farmers and ranchers often acknowledge that “if you take care of the land, the land will take care of you.” This wisdom stands at odds with conventional development practices, which often lead to polluted streams, destructive flooding, and urban heat islands. 08/30/2023 08:50 PM

'Go back to California' (and other ridiculous reactions to change in Hays County)

'Go back to California' (and other ridiculous reactions to change in Hays County)

In small towns all across the country, there’s a shift underway, and it’s rattling the status quo. 08/30/2023 08:40 PM

Texas league slugger breaks home run record

Texas league slugger breaks home run record

Two weeks after breaking the Texas League home run record that had stood for 32 years, Ken Guettler hit his sixtieth round-tripper of the season on Aug. 26, 1956. 08/23/2023 11:10 PM

Mexican Revolution spills over into Texas

Mexican Revolution spills over into Texas

Texas History 08/16/2023 09:40 PM

Freedom for Sale: The high price of cash bail

Freedom for Sale: The high price of cash bail

I was sitting outside Courtroom Number 9 of the Government Center in San Marcos. Perched on a hard wooden bench, I could feel the sunlight eking its way into the sterile, unforgiving lobby. 08/16/2023 09:10 PM

What's happening in Texas this week

What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights 08/16/2023 08:50 PM

Reform the FDA before it kills us

Reform the FDA before it kills us

The human capacity for processing information is limited. People running for office who recognize this and adapt their campaign messages accordingly usually do better than those who don't. 08/09/2023 08:50 PM

'The Simpsons' and Patterns

'The Simpsons' and Patterns

Over the last two decades, people have been intrigued by 'The Simpsons' and their ability to “predict the future.” From Donald Trump becoming president to Super Bowl performances, many have wondered how the writers are able to foreshadow these events, but is the question really a “How?” or is it more of a “When?” 08/09/2023 08:40 PM

Night Skies: Our forgotten natural infrastructure

Night Skies: Our forgotten natural infrastructure

– We tend to take the natural world for granted, until one day we notice it’s gone. Central Texas is a big place, once full of wide-open skies, infinite wildflowers, and dark, but brilliantly lit starry nights. In most places of the Hill Country, you can still see the Milky Way on a clear night. Connecting our collective view of the cosmos is one of the most precious and aweinspiring gifts of nature. 08/02/2023 09:40 PM

I want to love to read books

I want to love to read books

08/02/2023 09:30 PM

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights: What's happening in Texas this week

Capital Highlights 07/26/2023 09:10 PM

What's happening in Texas this week

What's happening in Texas this week

House Democrats’ tax plan would help renters Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 07/12/2023 09:20 PM

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