Jan 20, 2013 — By Jena Williams

The Polaris Academy in Houston, a KIPP school, has made significant academic gains in its first two years.

May 31, 2009 — By Jena Williams

The 24th amendment prohibiting the poll tax on voters has been formally approved by the state of Texas—more than four decades later.

May 31, 2009 — By Jena Williams

The uncertain future of funding sexual assault programs through strip club fees.

Apr 30, 2009 — By Jena Williams

Is there a place in Texas for drug needle exchange programs?

Apr 30, 2009 — By Jena Williams

Diversionary programs such as drug courts, which provide treatment-based alternatives for non-violent criminals to prisons, remain critically underfunded.

Apr 30, 2009 — By Jena Williams

Honoring Texans killed in the line of duty.

Apr 30, 2009 — By Jena Williams

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…

Apr 30, 2009 — By Jena Williams

The Legislature takes up photo and live lineup identification procedures in criminal cases.

Mar 31, 2009 — By Jena Williams

Buying into energy efficiency, one electric bill at a time.

Mar 31, 2009 — By Jena Williams

Wes Hurt makes people happy—one cupcake at a time.