Austin Corona, Author at Texas Monthly

A photo of prairie dogs, also known as sod poodles, holding baseball equipment

October 8, 2018

Root, Root, Root for the Amarillo Sod Poodles

When the finalists for Amarillo's new Double-A baseball team were announced, they raised eyebrows. But thanks to a catchy song, sod poodles are winning over Amarilloans.

By Austin Corona

Martha Waggonner, Walker Waggonner, Katie Powell and Gail McGlothin stand in silence holding candles and signs during a silent vigil in honor of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) at T.B. Butler Fountain Plaza in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

Politics & Policy |

August 2, 2018

Texans Support Citizenship for Children Brought Into This Country Illegally, Poll Says

A majority of Texans polled also said they support a woman’s right to abortion.

By Austin Corona

Politics & Policy |

July 2, 2018

All You Need to Know About Mexico’s New President

Mexico elected a left-leaning populist in a landslide on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know about the man called AMLO.

By Austin Corona

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen behind trees after it ruled that states may collect sales tax from retailers that do not have a physical presence, on June 21, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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June 22, 2018

State Agencies Ordered to Cut Supplemental Budgets Next Year by 10 Percent Even as Billion Dollar Windfall Looms

A U.S. Supreme Court decision that could mean more revenue comes as officials order spending cuts.

By Austin Corona