By Yviand Serbones-Hernandez San Antonio River AuthorityIn 1937, the state of Texas created the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority), empowering the agency to preserve, protect and manage the resources and the ecology of the San Antonio River and its tributaries. Improving the health of creeks and rivers is one the main goals of the […]
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Why Texas needs a blockchain summit
We are at a moment of re-founding for the American Republic. Protocols enabling coordination among distributed actors, with no centralized point of executive authority, are pulling us in the direction of bottom-up, decentralized value. This requires us to give thought to what we will do together and who we will become, both as a state and as a country.
Creating safer Texas schools: Top guidance from K-12 safety experts
Experts warn we’ll see increased violence and mental health crises this year. Texas districts and K-12 safety experts share how schools can improve their safety initiatives.
One state left behind
If Florida’s governor is willing to end high-stakes testing, why can’t Gov. Greg Abbott end the wasteful burden of STAAR permanently?
The Alamo selects team for design of visitor center and museum
The Alamo is excited to announce the selection of Gensler and GRG Architecture to provide design services for the world-class Alamo Visitor Center and Museum.
Texans deserve energy price transparency
By Michael Lee Octopus Energy USMichael Lee is the CEO of Octopus Energy US and has more than a decade of experience in the energy sectorWhy aren’t Texas energy consumers getting better transparency when it comes to their energy bills? Octopus Energy US CEO Michael Lee explains why recent legislation falls short in helping the […]
The state of Texas water infrastructure
By Todd H. Votteler, Ph.D. Editor-in-Chief of Texas+Water and the Texas Water JournalEarlier this month, during a special session of the Texas Legislature, the Texas Capitol flooded. After the water stopped cascading down the pink granite walls inside the Capitol extension, the Legislature resumed its deliberations. The August flood was preceded by February’s Winter Storm […]
Let’s work together to make voting accessible, secure for all
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities calls on Texas lawmakers to protect Texans’ right to vote, securing elections without sacrificing voter access.
Connecting all Texans
Texas Rural Funders, together with Digital Texas, honors the Texans leading the charge to drive broadband access and adoption to rural and underserved communities across the state.
Put Texas voters first in second special session
Texas lawmakers should work towards common-sense solutions that will strengthen voting access, increase confidence in our voting systems and ensure there is no partisan interference in our elections.
