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 […]

Several counties in Texas have drinking water laced with a group of disinfectant chemicals that may cause damage to the liver, kidney, and thyroid. Exceedingly high levels of trihalomethanes (THM) were recently found in drinking water in Kyle, Blanco, and Hutto. The discovery angered some Texans who say they were not issued proper warnings, and […]

The outlook for foster children in Texas is grim as the state struggles to manage budget insufficiencies and an influx in kids taken from their homes. For the second time since 2007-08, foster children have been forced to sleep in the offices of Child Protective Services, according to a piece by The Dallas Morning News […]

A motion for the state of Texas to intervene in a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Land Management regarding the Red River “land grab” was granted on Monday. The ruling was applauded by Gov. Greg Abbott, who promptly took to Twitter to share the news, adding that if the government wants it, they will […]

The Lone Star State has the best state capital to live in, according to Wallet Hub, a social media company known for publishing various types of state and local rankings. The analysts reached their conclusion about America’s worst and best state capitals to live in based on four key dimensions: Affordability, Economic Well-Being, Education and […]