All posts by R.G. Ratcliffe
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Governor Greg Abbott is Almost Unbeatable in the 2018 Race
A Democratic survey of voters shows the governor's power, but it doesn’t mean Texans agree with Republicans on all the issues. Here's how the Democratic party can use that information.
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The Mexican Market for U.S. Petroleum Grows
But the 2018 Mexican election could put a kink in the hose.
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The Political Storm of Hurricane Harvey
After Hurricane Harvey, the national media often unfairly attacked Houston and Texas. But not all of it was without basis.
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John Sharp, the State’s Fixer in Chief, Comes to the Rescue After Harvey
Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp to lead rebuilding effort.
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Tivoli, the Town that Saved Itself
When emergency aid passed by for bigger cities, the residents of one small town came together to save their community.
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Here’s Why You Should File a Hurricane Harvey Insurance Claim Before Friday
A new insurance law taking effect lowers the penalty on insurance companies for slow storm damage payments.
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When Heroes and Despots are the Same Person
The conflict about Confederate statues reflects the contradictions within historical figures themselves.
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Advice to Editors and Reporters Covering Hurricane Harvey
There’s more to it than you think.
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A Federal Court Ruling Makes the Future of Joe Straus a Little More Interesting
Three-judge panel says Texas House map intentionally discriminates, and that leaves the speaker in an interesting position.
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Hurricane Harvey Brings Back Memories of Devastation in 1970
Almost 50 years ago, Hurricane Celia devastated Rockport. Hurricane Harvey is heading there now.