Month: July 2023

Federal government asked Texas officials to remove the barrier

Now U.S. seeks court order requiring Texas to remove floating barrier in Rio Grande By Olivia Alafriz, The Texas Tribune July 26, 2023 “U.S. seeks court order requiring Texas to remove floating barrier in Rio Grande” was first published by…

Guillen enters new level of political drama

State Rep. Ryan Guillen finds himself in the middle of the action in his first term as a Republican By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 27, 2023 “State Rep. Ryan Guillen finds himself in the middle of the action…

One in five Texans lives in a floodplain, state’s first-ever analysis shows

By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune July 28, 2023 “One in five Texans lives in a floodplain, state’s first-ever analysis shows” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

Property Taxes not cut just yet

Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect. Here’s what you need to know. By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune July 28, 2023 “Billions in property tax cuts need Texas voters’ approval before taking effect….

Walsh takes helm at Texas A&M

Texas A&M University System regents name Mark Welsh interim president of flagship campus By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2023 “Texas A&M University System regents name Mark Welsh interim president of flagship campus” was first published by The…