Robin Hood Every year since the mid-1990s, the State of Texas has “recaptured” some of the school taxes collected by “rich” school districts for redistribution to “poorer” school districts. Although this program is a state law, it is frustrating the taxpayers cannot obtain a summary of exactly where...

Texas Type Tennyson said it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Similarly, having Alcoa in my hometown — even having closed 16 years ago — was a blessing for what was a small farming community. I went back to my hometown last weekend for the first of its celebrations of ...

A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported. The rule would require employers to create plans to prevent heat injuries and illnesses and ensure workers ...

The National Newspaper Association today delivered letters from more than 200 newspaper titles to the Postal Regulatory Commission, complaining about ...

Texas Type John Sharp, who announced his intention to retire as Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, was always one of my favorite politicos...

With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire...