Opinion

Body The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov.

Body A few years ago, my then 70-something mom was targeted by telephone scammers. “Grandma,” said a young man pretending to be her grandson, Jerrod, “I’m in trouble.” He said he was in Canada, unaware he had been fishing illegally.

Body As a lifelong Texan, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges rural communities face when it comes to accessing critical state services—from healthcare and veterans support to small business assistance and licensing.

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen.

Body I understand the Office of Management and Budget, at the direction of DOGE, plans drastic cuts at NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Agency). This is an open letter to Senator Ted Cruz: “Senator Cruz, I live in Texas.

Body Surely I’m not alone in the phenomenon of dutifully paying my credit card bill by the deadline and then, two weeks into the next billing period, abruptly freaking out with self-doubt. Did I pay it or not?

Body Here’s something that can make us miserable if we let it: too many decisions! Social scientist Barry Schwartz says Americans are becoming less happy because we’re allowing ourselves to be overwhelmed by too many choices.

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported. The bill, sponsored by state Sen.

Body To say that Texas this year had an above-average quail season would be an understatement, by my predictions. From the Rolling Plains to South Texas, all reports from fellow quail chasers have been nothing but a decade high.