USPS Investigating Mail Dumping in East Austin: What You Need to Know
The United States Postal Service is currently looking into an incident of mail dumping that occurred in east Austin, as confirmed by USPS officials in a recent report by KXAN. A local resident contacted...
Voters in Texas Share Views on Abortion, Economy, Immigration, and Transgender Rights
Election Day has arrived, but the majority of Texans have already cast their ballots. According to the Secretary of State, 9 million Texans have made their decisions on various races, including the closely watched...
Election Day Blog: Real-time Updates and Coverage
Millions of Texans are heading to the polls today for the Nov. 5 general election. Along with the highly anticipated presidential race, voters in Texas will also be deciding on their representation in the...
Why Abortion and Citizen-Led Initiatives Can’t Be on Texas Ballots
The Texas Standard for Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, brought various stories to light. One of the highlights was the 400-acre wildfire near Bastrop State Park in Central Texas, leading to the voluntary evacuation of...
Texas Supreme Court Denies Travis County GOP Appeal to Replace Poll Workers
The Texas Supreme Court recently made a decision regarding an emergency motion filed by the Travis County Republican Party (TCRP). The motion aimed to have election officials at polling sites in Travis County replaced...
Wildfire near Bastrop State Park prompts evacuations: What you need to know
A wildfire near Bastrop State Park, known as the Hudson Fire, is currently spreading due to high winds, according to officials from the Texas A&M Forest Service. The fire has already burned 400 acres...
Building Unity: A Methodist Church in Marfa Focused on Faith and Community
In the heart of Marfa, Texas, the First United Methodist Church has been a pillar of the community for over a century. Despite a decline in attendance, the small congregation remains close-knit and focused...
Can Texans Put a Referendum on the Ballot Without Legislature Approval? Understanding the Process.
Voters in several states are currently deciding whether to include abortion protections in their state constitutions through ballot referendums. These referendums have gained popularity since the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade.The states...
Surviving Fire: Family’s Home in Bastrop County Spared from Destruction
Chelsea Toliver was filled with relief when she came back to her home in Bastrop County and found it untouched by the Hudson fire. She, her husband, two daughters, and their cats had evacuated...
Battle for the Center: GOP vs Democrats in Rio Grande Valley
On a warm evening in Harlingen, members of the Cameron County Republican Party gathered for a monthly meeting in the city's former post office. The group of around 20 attendees, mostly precinct chairs, met...