By Elena M. Marks and Mike NellisElena M. Marks is president and CEO of the Episcopal Health Foundation. Mike Nellis is CEO of Austin Community Foundation.If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that we must work together and find creative solutions to our biggest issues. This year, we’ve observed the philanthropic sector quickly and decisively […]
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Texas, it’s time to mobilize every medical resource available
Texas must mobilize every medical resource available, including Freestanding ERs, as our state’s COVID patient numbers surge and hospital space tightens.
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Water serves length and breadth of $1.9 trillion Texas economy
Growth in wet years, economic distress in dry ones.
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Border wall concerns in Lower Rio Grande Valley diminished by virus and growth
Trump administration overrides long-standing conservation mission.
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A new way to keep Texas “business-friendly”
By Margaret Spellings, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF TEXAS 2036This time last year, Texas was wrapping up a year of record low unemployment and job growth in which nearly 1,000 jobs were being added every day. Economic growth seemed limitless, driven by a business-friendly climate and a relatively stable energy market. Fast forward a year: 2020 […]
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Advancing racial equality and economic opportunity in Texas
Bank of America commits $25 million to enhance up-skilling and reskilling for Black and Hispanic-Latino individuals, including $2.65 million for students in Texas.
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The starting line: Latina/o children, Texas schools and early education
In a nation with increasingly diverse demographics, how do you create high-quality learning environments from socially, politically, and economically disadvantaged groups in rapidly expanding Early Education programs across the country?
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Sempra celebrates Texas’ energy future
Sempra Energy sees Texas playing a pivotal role as the world rebounds from the effects of the pandemic in a transforming energy landscape. Sempra’s role providing electricity to millions of Texans, and LNG to millions more around the world, gives the company insight into key market and sector drivers for energy.
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Three thirsty Texas cities are global leaders in water innovation
Austin, El Paso, and San Antonio prepared for growth and drought.
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Texas healthcare regulations must catch up to the pandemic
Freestanding Emergency Centers are an underused resource in the Texas pandemic response plan. They can help fill the gaps where critical access to care is needed most.