As the campaign for governor churns into its final weeks, Greg Abbott has made a huge point of championing charter schools around the state. Charter schools are funded by the government but operated independently of the state. For conservatives in Texas, charter...
A longtime writer and journalist, Jessica was thrilled to join the Texas Signal where she could utilize her unique perspective on politics and culture. As the Features and Opinion Editor, she is responsible for coordinating editorials and segments from diverse authors. She is also the host of the podcast the Tex Mix, as well as the co-host for the weekly SignalCast. Jessica attended Harvard College, is a onetime fitness blogger, and has now transitioned to recreational runner (for which her joints are thankful).
Revelations From The Lawsuit Filed By Migrants Against DeSantis
Yesterday, Alianza Americas filed a class action complaint with several of the migrants who were flown from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last week as part of a political stunt by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit provides some new insight into how migrants were...
Janet Dudding On Her Race For Comptroller
Quietly, an accountant is running one of the most important statewide races that, while under-the-radar, is hugely impactful to all Texans. The Signal spoke with Janet Dudding in between campaign stops in her race for comptroller. Our first question immediately...
A Democrat As Attorney General Could Accomplish A Lot
With the election less than eight weeks away, several Texas statewide candidates find themselves locked in tight, single-digit races. And perhaps the best opportunity for Democrats to flip a seat could accomplish a lot. The Signal spoke with Rochelle Garza in between...
The Toughest First Day Of School
In Uvalde, Texas, kids are returning to the classroom after their summer break. But this is anything but an ordinary first day of school. Today is the first day of school after the tragic shooting on May 24 at Robb Elementary School, where nineteen students and two...
Jonathan Hildner On Running For His Community
If Jonathan Hildner wins his race for house district 54, he could be the second-youngest member of the state legislature. The 28-year-old community activist would also be the first African American representative from the district, which is 54 percent...
Abortion Trigger Law Goes Into Effect
Today, an anti-abortion trigger law goes into effect in Texas. With very few exceptions (not for rape or incest), abortion will be banned after fertilization. The trigger law also increases the penalties for anybody who administers or facilitates an abortion and makes...
Beto O’Rourke Continues Texas Tour
The crowd of more than 800 to see Beto O’Rourke last week in Fredericksburg was loud and boisterous. The size was notable, given that Fredericksburg is in a county that Donald Trump won by nearly fifty points. No matter where he goes in Texas, O’Rourke is...
A Conversation With Elva Curl
The Signal recently spoke with Elva Curl, who is running for House District 112 in North Texas. Curl has worked for the City of Dallas in the City Manager’s Office, Public Works and Transportation, and the Department of Aviation. This interview has been edited for...
In Texas, The Lies About Election 2020 Won’t Go Away
The lies that permeated after the 2020 election have taken hold in almost every part of Texas, including ultra-red counties that Trump won by fifty points. Gillespie County, which is in the heart of hill country, now faces the daunting challenge of holding an election...