Dems could do little but sound alarm on vouchers—and warn $7 billion school-finance package is still not enough.

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Architects have made a Fort Worth neighborhood’s history part of the plan.

Architects have made a Fort Worth neighborhood’s history part of the plan.

Too late for many pregnant Texans, lawmakers might finally clarify exceptions to the state’s deadly bans—but advocates fear ...

Carlton was a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history buff, and more. He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of ...

Carlton was a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history ...

More than 50 years later, some Houston families still wait for confirmation that their sons and brothers were among the ...

He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of organizations including the Observer, and of the town of Martindale.

Our outgoing Poetry Editor reflects on decades of artistic expression and education in the Lone Star State.