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By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2025 “Bills aimed at studying, restricting “forever chemicals” in Texas fail” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas…

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2025 “Bill to scrap STAAR test dies in the Texas Legislature” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore I have always had a thing for nuts. Peanuts. Pecans. Pistachios. Cashews. Walnuts. Almonds. Even Chestnuts roasting on an open fire in winter. I suppose it all goes back to my childhood. My Dad grew up a poor boy during The Great Depression. Born in 1926, his childhood was a time…

May 27, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas are unchanged  in the last week, averaging $2.70/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 2.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 35.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of…

By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune May 25, 2025 “Ban on THC products in Texas heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk after Senate agrees to House changes” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.…

By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune May 26, 2025 “THC ban will destroy Texas’ hemp agriculture industry, farmers say” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore Democrats love to stir the pot with their proposals of Reparations for Black people in America. They don’t mean it, but they love to divide the country and pit Blacks against everyone else. The notion is that the entire country should pay all Black people in America reparations in the form…

By Katharine Wilson, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2025 “Food aid cuts and other changes: What the U.S. House spending bill could mean for Texans” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…