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The Best Little Chicken Sanctuary in Texas
Some people complain that their town has gone to the dogs. Bastrop, Texas has gone to the chickens u2014 and Bastropians are proud of it.
The Five Craziest Policies in Texas Republicans’ 2012 Platform
The Republican Party of Texas released its 2012 platform this month, outlining its policies on taxation, education, and a host of other issues related to the economy.
Texas Activists Move Toward Tar Sands Blockade
Texas climate justice activists are prepared to use nonviolent, direct action to block the Keystone XL pipeline's construction.
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Rep. Lamar Smith Cashes In With SOPA Supporters, Easily Wins
Smith easily won a primary victory in his Texas district this week after significantly out fundraising both of his opponents with the help of the same industry groups and …
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Latina Leaders of Texas Colonias Help Remake Shantytowns Into Empowered Communities
Lupita Sanchez, coordinator for community action services at Proyecto Juan Diego, helps Cameron Park colonia residents become empowered through getting out the vote. (Photo by Mark Karlin.)This is the …
Snow Can’t Stop Freedom to Marry Day in Dallas
Against a backdrop of a rare amount of newly fallen snow, the city was a scene fit for a gay wedding.
Over the Meds and Under the Hood
Pfc. Michael Kern attempted to hand the president a letter demanding the military overhaul its mental health system.