Jena A. Williams
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Higher Learning
The Polaris Academy in Houston, a KIPP school, has made significant academic gains in its first two years.
Righting a Wrong
The 24th amendment prohibiting the poll tax on voters has been formally approved by the state of Texas—more than four decades later.
Stripped Down Bill?
The uncertain future of funding sexual assault programs through strip club fees.
Risk Reduction
Is there a place in Texas for drug needle exchange programs?
In Treatment
Diversionary programs such as drug courts, which provide treatment-based alternatives for non-violent criminals to prisons, remain critically underfunded.
Remembering the Fallen
Honoring Texans killed in the line of duty.
The Color of Sustainability
Eyewitness News
The Legislature takes up photo and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases.
Under the Weather
If UTMB’s trauma center really is slated to reopen, the hospital will have a few questions to answer.
Making the Grade
Should Texas pay students to learn?
Shed a Little Light
Buying into energy efficiency, one electric bill at a time.
Ace of Cakes
Wes Hurt makes people happy—one cupcake at a time.
Hunger Next Door
A ride along with the Capital Area Food Bank’s mobile food pantry.
Energy Spike
The environment, green economy, and job creation goes from “eco-chic” to everyman.
Wrongfully Imprisoned
Reginald Kennard tells of his life without his big brother.
Cole Case
Timothy Cole finally gets his day in court, but doesn′t live to see his name cleared of a crime he didn′t commit.
Majority Rules?
The two-thirds majority rule has been the foundation of parliamentary procedure in the Texas Senate for centuries. Is all that about to change?
A Patchwork Heritage
Everyone wanted to be here to touch a piece of history, and they were there the day the world changed.
My Library
