In November, U.S. immigration officials are opening a new detention facility in Central Texas that will include a special unit for housing transgender individuals. The $42 million facility, funded by taxpayer dollars, will be located 40 miles southeast of Dallas in Alvarado, Texas. The oldest city in Johnson County, Alvarado maintains a population of about […]

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced at a press conference Wednesday the state’s decision to file a lawsuit against President Obama’s directive to force public schools to allow transgender students to use the restroom or locker room that matches their gender identity. The New York Times reports that while the directive is not legally binding, […]

Two weeks have passed since Uber and Lyft stopped operating in Austin following an election that approved city mandated fingerprint-based background checks. Needless to say, a gaping void in safe and convenient transportation was left, triggering riders to the black market via initiatives such as Arcade City. However, that void may very well be filled […]

Distinguished by its hip nightlife, farm-to-table eateries, outdoor recreation and expanding skyline, Austin, Texas is a livable oasis that offers something for everyone. And as it turns out, it’s a great place to find a job, too. With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, it’s no surprise the state capital was voted […]

Like the rest of the nation, Texas is battling an opioid epidemic. However, those suffering from addiction will soon have a new resource within reach as Texas-based Walgreens prepare to administer naloxone with or without a prescription. The drug almost immediately reverses the effects of an overdose. In February, Walgreens announced its plan to install […]

The departure of Uber and Lyft has left a huge void in Austin’s transportation system, which was already flawed to begin with. The Taxi industry, for which a large majority has voiced their disdain, admits it is unequipped to provide adequate transportation. The antiquated service lacks incentives to keep drivers on the road during peak […]

The Austin Sentinel reported in March about the deplorable living conditions children are subjected to in foster care as the state of Texas struggles to manage budget insufficiencies and an influx in children removed from their homes. The Dallas Morning News revealed that for the second time in less than a decade, foster children were being […]

The explosion in West, Texas that killed 15 people three years ago was not an accident, according to federal investigators, who are now saying that the fire, which led to the blast, was set intentionally. On April 17, 2013, a fire was lit inside the fertilizer plant, and burned for 20 minutes before igniting ammonium […]

Aside from BBQ, football and guns, Texas is known for its love of freedom, including its “Don’t tread on me” attitude, an attractive attribute drawing in hundreds of thousands of out-of-state migrants. The freedom-loving state is a beacon of light for citizens and businesses alike looking to escape the burden of government over-regulation, which is […]

Scientists from Texas A&M University recently conducted an overview of 14 studies to observe the impact drinking water laced with agricultural chemicals has on pregnant women and their unborn babies. The research looked at studies published over the last decade and a half, and specifically focused on agricultural areas. The study was led by Jean […]