Potential Supreme Court Nominees: Two Texas Judges in Consideration
Cabinet appointments are not the only thing being closely watched in the lead up to the second Trump term. The president-elect’s appointment of three Supreme Court justices was one of his biggest impacts during...
Expertise of Texas Medical Examiners in Autopsy Procedures – A Comprehensive Analysis
In Texas, the process of determining the cause and manner of death is a complex and detailed one that requires expertise and training. Medical examiners play a crucial role in conducting death investigations, using...
Modern Love Story Retelling Mexican Myth ‘Hearts of Fire and Snow’
Authors David Bowles and Guadalupe Garcia McCall collaborated on a modern retelling of an ancient Mesoamerican legend in their latest book, "Hearts of Fire and Snow." The story is inspired by the myth of...
Delays in HUD-Funded Housing Development Post-Hurricane Harvey
North of downtown Houston, Luisa Chavez proudly shows off one of the four new houses on the block. She works for Avenue, a nonprofit developer, and is excited about these energy-efficient homes that are...
Decoding Texas Medical Examiners’ Autopsy Expertise: A Closer Look
In Texas, when someone dies, there are two types of people who can investigate the death: a justice of the peace or a medical examiner. Only 14 out of the 254 counties in Texas...
Reflecting on Aggie Bonfire Tragedy: 25 Years Later in Texas Standard for Nov. 18,...
On Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, the State Board of Education in Texas is considering a proposed curriculum that would incorporate teachings from the Bible into new state reading and language arts lessons. This initiative...
Vandalism at Flatonia Golf Course by FCSO: What Happened?
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office reported that the Flatonia Golf Course was vandalized over the weekend. The incident involved damage to three separate putting greens and a flag pole. The FCSO believes that the...
Texas State Curriculum Criticized for Glossing Over Slavery and Racism
A new Texas curriculum for first-grade students aims to engage them with a lesson on Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's historic estate known for its architecture. However, critics argue that the curriculum glosses over the history...
Texas High School Sports Authority’s Decision to Bench Emerging Powerhouse
Faith Family Academy, a charter high school in south Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, recently made headlines with their impressive girls’ basketball team. The team managed to recruit 18 transfers, including some of the top...
Celebrating Family Diversity: Exploring Unique Forms in a Podcast
The concept of a traditional nuclear family with two parents and 2.5 kids has been ingrained in society for many years, but the reality is that this model is becoming less common. With changing...