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Higher Learning
The Polaris Academy in Houston, a KIPP school, has made significant academic gains in its first two years.
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May 31, 2009
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.
Politics & Policy
May 31, 2009
Stripped Down Bill?
The uncertain future of funding sexual assault programs through strip club fees.
Health
April 30, 2009
Risk Reduction
Is there a place in Texas for drug needle exchange programs?
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April 30, 2009
In Treatment
Diversionary programs such as drug courts, which provide treatment-based alternatives for non-violent criminals to prisons, remain critically underfunded.
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April 30, 2009
Remembering the Fallen
Honoring Texans killed in the line of duty.
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April 30, 2009
The Color of Sustainability
Green has always been associated with money (or that queasy feeling you get on a turbulent airplane ride). But only recently has it become known as a social movement unto itself. There has been such a strong push to “go green” that companies are doing everything they can to go
Politics & Policy
April 30, 2009
Eyewitness News
The Legislature takes up photo and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases.
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March 31, 2009
Making the Grade
Should Texas pay students to learn?
Business
March 31, 2009
Ace of Cakes
Wes Hurt makes people happy—one cupcake at a time.
Energy
March 31, 2009
Shed a Little Light
Buying into energy efficiency, one electric bill at a time.
Health
March 31, 2009
Under the Weather
If UTMB’s trauma center really is slated to reopen, the hospital will have a few questions to answer.
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March 1, 2009
Hunger Next Door
A ride along with the Capital Area Food Bank’s mobile food pantry.
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March 1, 2009
Energy Spike
The environment, green economy, and job creation goes from “eco-chic” to everyman.
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March 1, 2009
Wrongfully Imprisoned
Reginald Kennard tells of his life without his big brother.
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February 1, 2009
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.
Politics & Policy
February 1, 2009
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?
Politics & Policy
February 1, 2009
A Patchwork Heritage
Everyone wanted to be here to touch a piece of history, and they were there the day the world changed.