Texas Democrats are criticizing President Trump’s plan to redraw their state’s political map, fearing it could lead to a gerrymander that could come back to haunt Republicans, and are considering using their limited options to fight back.
Category: Texas
Posted inSocial Justice
National Geographic’s ‘Race Against Time’ Reminds Us: 20 Years After Katrina, the Story Isn’t Over
The National Geographic documentary “Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time” tells the story of the disaster on the survivors’ terms, highlighting the systemic failures that led to the tragedy and the ongoing trauma it still causes today.
Posted inClimate Justice
Are We Willing to Evolve to Save Lives From Floods?
The recent flooding in Texas and North Carolina is a result of human actions that have altered the atmosphere and ignored climate warnings, and it’s time for us to evolve and make science and climate justice our top priorities.
Posted inInternational
Community Rallies to Support Victims of Devastating Kerrville Flood
HILL COUNTRY, TEXAS — What began as a quiet Independence Day weekend turned tragic for residents of Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country communities. In the early morning hours of July 4th, […]
Posted inFinance
Money 101: Navigating Trade Wars: Protecting Your Money in a Turbulent World
Trade wars create uncertainty, but understanding which assets tend to perform well and the importance of embracing digital money like Bitcoin can help protect and grow your money.
Posted inCommunity
Parkland Recognized for Third Consecutive Year for Sustainability EffortsÂ
Parkland Health has been recognized with two 2025 Energy to Care Awards from ASHE, for its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability in healthcare, with its main campus featuring six LEED Gold-certified buildings and reducing energy consumption by 3%.
Posted inVeterans
Our Fight at Home: Uncovering the Hidden Battles Facing Texas Veterans
For many Texas veterans, the toughest fight isn’t overseas—it’s right here at home. Our Fight at Home is a new investigative series from Dallas Weekly, aimed at exposing the cracks, […]
Posted inLocal
Tragic I-20 Crash Claims Six Lives in Terrell, Texas
Six people lost their lives in a fatal crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas, and the driver, Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, has been charged with six counts of manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Unseen Divide: How the Teacher Diversity Gap Shapes K-12 Education
The lack of racial and ethnic diversity among teachers in K-12 classrooms nationwide creates a significant \”representation gap\” that impacts student experiences and outcomes, and can be addressed through strategic interventions such as financial incentives, professional development, and data transparency.
Posted inOpinion
Pell Grants at Peril: 7 Million Recipients Face $9 Billion Program Cut
The federal education budget for FY 2026 proposes a $9 billion cut to Pell Grants, which would reduce the maximum award from $7,395 to $5,710 and limit eligibility to students completing 30 academic credit hours.
