Politics & Policy
November 4, 2016
How Much Will Voters Trust Election Results On Election Day?
This election is a mess. Trump’s comments on election rigging have only added to that mess.
Law
The Daily Post
October 3, 2016
How Pi Pizza Enraged Gun Rights Activists
Lee Ellis talks to us about why he banned guns from Pi Pizza, and what happened when gun rights activists went after him on the Internet.
Politics & Policy
September 21, 2016
Greg Abbott Could Pull Texas Out Of The U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program
Here’s why that doesn’t really matter.
Books
September 14, 2016
Dallas Is Regulating “Little Free Libraries” For Some Reason
The popular outdoor ”take-a-book, leave-a-book” displays face new restrictions in Big D.
Health
September 8, 2016
What We Can Learn About The Stigma Of Mental Illness From Susan Hawk
The embattled Dallas County DA resigned this week.
Sports
August 29, 2016
The University Of Texas Is Going After A Donut Shop
The hook ’em sign in donut form has been a part of the bakery’s brand for years—but UT lawyers are suddenly unhappy.
The Daily Post
August 25, 2016
Cocks Not Glocks, Or How To Fight Absurdity With Absurdity
Cocks Not Glocks: “Wear your dildo until they take the guns off our campuses!”
Health
August 12, 2016
Proposed Fetal Tissue Disposal Rules Would Be Yet Another Hurdle For Abortion Providers
The rule changes aren’t based on any real health or safety concerns.
Politics & Policy
August 1, 2016
Texas Law Enforcement Group Wants Changes To Open Carry, But Will Lawmakers Listen?
The changes might actually do more to protect police officers than the Police Protection Act.
Politics & Policy
July 31, 2016
Memorial Day
Fifty years after the Tower shooting, the University of Texas is finally honoring the victims. What took so long?
The Daily Post
July 27, 2016
Not Many People On The Border Really Want Donald Trump’s Wall
What they want is for the border, and its problems, to be understood.
Politics & Policy
July 27, 2016
What Does A Culture That Values “Blue Lives” Look Like?
Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick have a lot to say about protecting police lives—but the biggest threats to officers aren’t toting guns.
The Daily Post
July 26, 2016
Galveston County Judge Says He Won’t Consider Plea Bargains For Those Who Threaten Or Endanger Police Officers
The announcement has some defense attorneys in a tizzy.
Politics & Policy
June 30, 2016
SCOTUS vs. Texas
Three takeaways from a trio of Texas-related rulings.
Texas History
June 22, 2016
The Other Border War
Why is the federal government claiming thousands of acres of riverfront property from a bunch of North Texas landowners?
News & Politics
June 2, 2016
Life After Life
Jason Hernandez was only 21 when he was sentenced to life without parole. But his brother’s death in prison led the former crack dealer to a life of advocacy—and freedom.
Politics & Policy
May 19, 2016
Bathroom Bills Are Creating More Issues Than They Claim To Solve
Because it's hard to solve a problem that doesn't exist.
Politics & Policy
May 10, 2016
Dan Patrick Signals That Restrooms Will Become A Statewide Issue
The Lieutenant Governor foreshadows a statewide war over bathrooms.
Border & Immigration
May 10, 2016
The Cost Of Justice
Welcome to the Texas border, home of the two busiest federal court districts in the nation.
Business
May 9, 2016
What Comes Next For Ride Services In Austin And Beyond Now That Prop 1 Is Dead?
Some frequently asked questions, and even a handful of answers.
Politics & Policy
May 5, 2016
Dallas’s Legal Battle With Exxxotica Is Costing The Taxpayers A Lot Of Money
And it doesn't look like it will end any time soon.
Transportation
May 2, 2016
Austin’s Prop 1 Vote Has Big Implications Around The State—And Around The Country
What the battle over who writes regulations for Uber and Lyft in Austin tells us about the future of ridesharing and how much votes cost.
Politics & Policy
April 27, 2016
Campus Carry Set To Be The New Normal At Public Universities In Texas
With the August 1 deadline looming, public universities in Texas finalize their campus carry policies.
Texas History
April 20, 2016
The Opera of Emeline
How one woman’s fight for freedom inspired Houston’s lawyers and artists more than a century and a half later.
Politics & Policy
April 14, 2016
Sid Miller’s Legal Battles, Explained
The embattled agricultural commissioner is being investigated by the Texas Rangers, which may have given casual observers déjà vu.
Politics & Policy
April 12, 2016
Ken Paxton’s Securities Fraud Charges, Explained
A month before his impeachment trial in the Senate, the embattled AG will go to court concerning felony charges levied against him in 2015.
Health
April 7, 2016
Couple Says Texas’s Laws Forced A Woman To Deliver A Stillborn Baby
A Reddit post turned viral news story reminds Texans of the consequences to the state’s abortion laws.
Politics & Policy
March 30, 2016
Why Scrutinizing District Attorneys Is A Necessary Part Of Improving The Criminal Justice System
Reform doesn’t mean only addressing police brutality.
Sports
March 30, 2016
Prairie View A&M Fired Its Women’s Basketball Coach For Suspending Two Players Who Were Dating
The latest front in Title IX?
Law
March 28, 2016
The Effects Of The Undercover Planned Parenthood Videos Reach The U.S. House
The long tail of the Planned Parenthood videos continues to get longer as a House subcommittee prepares to subpoena Parkinson's researchers.
Business
March 28, 2016
What Do All The Regulations Facing Airbnb And Homeaway Really Mean?
Short answer? Nothing.
The Daily Post
March 14, 2016
Wendy Davis And ‘Trapped’ Director Dawn Porter Talk Abortion, Television, And Davis’s Political Future
The former Texas gubernatorial candidate readies her second act at SXSW.
Health
March 2, 2016
What The Supreme Court Oral Arguments On Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt Told Us About The Future Of Texas’s Abortion Laws
Sotomayor, Ginsburg, Kagan, and Breyer do not like it. Alito and Roberts seem to like it a lot, Thomas stayed quiet, and Kennedy remains a wild card.
The Daily Post
February 25, 2016
Exxxotica Sex Convention Finally Sues Dallas, And A Class Action Suit Is Possible
Big Lawsuits Happen Here.
The Daily Post
February 25, 2016
Explosions In The Sky Are Not Happy That Greg Abbott Used Their Music To Endorse Ted Cruz
The sad, but triumphant post-rock band from Austin is the latest group to find their music in the hands of politicians.
The Daily Post
February 18, 2016
What’s Really Going On With Student Loan Debt Collection In Texas?
You probably won't be arrested for your student loan debt, but the issue is even more complicated.
The Daily Post
February 17, 2016
Houston Is Looking For A Few (10,000) Good Volunteers For The Super Bowl
Love the NFL, and want to donate your time and efforts to make sure its most massive event is a success? There are just a few hoops to jump through first!
The Daily Post
February 11, 2016
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings Considers Himself The City’s “Chief Brand Officer”
As Dallas City Council voted to ban a porn convention from using its convention center, Mike Rawlings coins a phrase.
The Daily Post
February 11, 2016
Does Texas Have Any Sanctuary Cities?
The governor is threatening to take funds from local police departments that have “sanctuary city” policies, but are those threats even warranted?
The Daily Post
February 4, 2016
Open Carry Texas Activists Are Pretty Upset With Walmart Right Now
The mega-retailer’s confounding policy resulted in a tense confrontation.
Business
January 29, 2016
Lyft And Uber Continue to Battle With The City of Austin
Sifting through the twists and turns of Austin's ridesharing battle.
Meanwhile, in Texas
January 27, 2016
Meanwhile, in Texas . . .
Some crazy stuff went down in Texas in the past thirty days. Here are some of the headlines you may have missed.
Health
January 26, 2016
Everything You Need To Know About The Planned Parenthood Videographer Indictments
That’s definitely not how anyone saw that investigation going.
The Daily Post
January 22, 2016
Port Aransas May Ban Booze on the Beach for Spring Break
Bummer, bro.
The Daily Post
January 20, 2016
Ken Paxton Says That Daily Sports Fantasy Sites Are Illegal Gambling In Texas
He’s not wrong about that, but is this an opportunity to reconsider gambling laws?
The Daily Post
January 13, 2016
Why Can’t Austin Ridesharing Be A Compromise For Both Sides?
Austin's music industry held a press conference in support of ridesharing, but it's worth considering why they believe it's City Council who needs to bend.
The Daily Post
January 13, 2016
Walmart Supercenters Will Require Supervisors to Check For Valid Gun Licenses
“Gun check on aisle 3.”
The Daily Post
January 5, 2016
How Open Carry Forced Businesses In Texas To Take A Side In The Culture War
Opting out or declining to opt out—either one sends a message to customers about politics.
Politics & Policy
December 20, 2015
How Prepared Is Texas Law Enforcement For Open Carry?
The new open carry law goes into effect in 2016, and law enforcement is trying to meet the changes head-on.
The Daily Post
December 12, 2015
The Mock Mass Shooting Near UT-Austin Doesn’t Take Bystanders Into Account
A "serious, theatrical skit" isn't what students need during finals. Or ever.