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Texas
Red Texas is flush, blue California has a deficit, but it's more about economics than politics
by
Matt Levin
Jan 11, 2023
Fewer tech millionaires were minted in 2022, hurting California's bottom line, while in Texas, the oil and gas industry boomed.
Some Texas school districts are pivoting to a 4-day week
by
Bill Zeeble
Oct 31, 2022
One district that has made the move is finding it easier to recruit and hire teachers. But some working parents say it is harder to manage.
As the GOP makes inroads with South Texas voters, political ad spending is soaring
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 26, 2022
Democrats aren't used to spending in districts that were once a lock for them.
Texas redistricting changes how congressional candidates allocate money
Oct 26, 2022
Some congressional candidates are doubling down on campaign spending to win over new districts.
Texas taxpayers shell out millions to defend redistricting maps
Oct 25, 2022
The GOP-approved maps have drawn the ire of civil rights groups.
In the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Republicans make inroads with lifelong Democrats
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 25, 2022
Some residents feel Democrats have taken their votes for granted.
Drought in South Texas has farmers worried about their crops
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 17, 2022
In South Texas, two reservoirs supply water to both sides of the border. For the past few years, they’ve struggled to remain half-full.
For public good, not for profit.
States are being sued for trying to "claw back" pandemic unemployment benefits
by
Paul Flahive
Oct 14, 2022
Texas, for instance, sent out more than 1 million overpayment notices since the pandemic began.
How much tax-funded tourist promotion money does a popular destination need?
Aug 18, 2022
In the tourist hot spot of the Texas Big Bend, some raise concerns about taxes used to promote even more tourism.
What might new leadership at ERCOT mean for the troubled Texas power grid?
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 16, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas' new CEO has experience working under a different power pricing model — a capacity market.