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Saving The Last Lighthouse In Galveston

Saving The Last Lighthouse In Galveston

The ferry ride to Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County is the first time in months I’ve stepped out in the daylight and not immediately made a rude gesture at the oppressive sun. The air over Galveston Bay is a good ten degrees cooler than the asphalt oven of Houston,

After Raids On Members, LULAC Calls For DOJ Investigation

After Raids On Members, LULAC Calls For DOJ Investigation

On Monday morning, several leaders with the Latino civil rights organization LULAC called upon the Civil Rights division of the Department of Justice to investigate the actions of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Their call comes days after several members and volunteers reported that their homes were raided by an

Texans Take The Spotlight At DNC Convention

Texans Take The Spotlight At DNC Convention

While Texas isn’t considered one of the major battleground states this year (although a recent poll suggests that indeed it is a state race where both Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are leading by single digits), many Texans left their mark at the DNC Convention. On Monday night, a

Despite Pushback, Voucher Agenda Marches On

Despite Pushback, Voucher Agenda Marches On

For many families in Texas, this week has been dominated by the excitement and jitters of the first days back to school. Even though the temperature is hovering in the triple digits throughout the state, school districts are back in Fall form. For many educators and school employees, this year

Why The Texas Railroad Commission Matters

Why The Texas Railroad Commission Matters

Contrary to its name, The Railroad Commission of Texas has nothing to do with trains (at least not anymore). Instead, this state agency is critically important as it oversees the oil and gas industry. The Commission is comprised of three members, which were initially appointed by the governor, but now

Texas Women Denied Abortions To Treat Ectopic Pregnancies

Texas Women Denied Abortions To Treat Ectopic Pregnancies

On Monday, the Center for Reproductive Rights announced they were filing federal complaints with the Biden Administration on behalf of two women who were denied treatment for ectopic pregnancies in Texas. The two women allege they were denied abortion care, the only treatment for an ectopic pregnancy, and because of

Hula In Houston

Hula In Houston

According to the Ka 'Imi Na'auao O Hawai'i Nei Institute and The Bishop Museum, Queen Ka'ahumanu attempted to ban the islands’ traditional dance, hula, in 1830. It didn’t take. However, colonists and missionaries continued to actively discourage and suppress the art form,