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Texas has a different kind of ‘foundation problem’ right now
Episode 101
We use it every day for freeways and foundations, pools and patios. In fact, Texas uses more cement than any other state, says Ed Sullivan, the Chief…
5 years, 1 month ago
“We Have Stepped Out of the Shadow of Dallas”
Episode 100
On June 15, 2021, the city of Fort Worth will have its first new mayor in 10 years. And even Mattie Parker understands she’s now the youngest Mayor …
5 years, 1 month ago
“We Have No Idea Who the Good Guy is”
Episode 99
Texans are one signature away from being able to carry their handguns in public without a permit. And many members of law enforcement say permitless…
5 years, 2 months ago
You Can’t Even Find Dirt to Build Homes on in Texas
Episode 98
Whether you’re building or buying, it’s a brutal housing market in Texas. And it’s about to get even tougher as we enter the summer season, when peo…
5 years, 2 months ago
Wasted Energy?
Episode 97
Following the catastrophic power failure in February, Texans heard all sorts of promises from lawmakers and other state leaders. They’ll fix this me…
5 years, 2 months ago
Dale Hansen Unplugging
Episode 96
By now you’ve likely heard the news, legendary WFAA sportscaster Dale Hansen is retiring. But we’re pretty sure you haven’t heard the stories that D…
5 years, 2 months ago
Why Nobody Knows Exactly How Many Texas Teachers Have Died of COVID-19
Episode 95
A new study says re-opening schools in Texas led to an additional 43,000+ cases and 800+ deaths across the state. In fact, one of the lead researche…
5 years, 2 months ago
Could Gender Parity Help Texas Lawmakers Get More Done
Episode 94
A record number of women are currently serving in the United States Congress, but to many, it’s just a mirage. And they say true parity remains dist…
5 years, 2 months ago
How Texas Could Replace Property Taxes
Episode 93
If so many Texans are angry over their property tax appraisals, has anybody ever considered scrapping the entire system? A lawmaker from East Texas …
5 years, 3 months ago
How to lower your property appraisal (and hopefully your property taxes, too)
Episode 92
It’s “the season” again… that magical time of year when Texans walk to the mailbox with a mix of resentment and trepidation, take a deep breath, and …
5 years, 3 months ago