Texas Schools Tap Container Farms to Fill Cafeterias with Fresh Produce
October 25th, 2019Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Texas schools are using refrigerated freight containers converted into hydroponic farms as an extension of the classroom. At IDEA charter schools, students learn how to grow leafy greens and other vegetables, and deliver their harvests directly to the school…
Conditions deteriorating at makeshift camp on the Rio Grande where thousands await U.S. asylum
October 25th, 2019By Acacia Coronado, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2019 “Conditions deteriorating at makeshift camp on the Rio Grande where thousands await U.S. asylum” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
Historic Congressional Hearing Targets Big Oil’s Climate Denial
October 24th, 2019Diane Bernard, Public News Service – MD WASHINGTON – The first ever congressional hearing on Big Oil’s history of climate denial is Wednesday. Led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and co-chaired by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., the hearing aims to show that more than 40 years ago, oil industry research…
Border U.S. representatives from Texas make final pleas as vote looms on North American trade deal
October 24th, 2019By J. Edward Moreno, The Texas Tribune Oct. 24, 2019 “Border U.S. representatives from Texas make final pleas as vote looms on North American trade deal” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal prosecution, Brazoria County DA says
October 24th, 2019By Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune Oct. 24, 2019 “Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal prosecution, Brazoria County DA says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…
Texas voters could give cancer research organization $3 billion in November
October 24th, 2019By Chase Karacostas, The Texas Tribune Oct. 24, 2019 “Texas voters could give cancer research organization $3 billion in November” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. *Correction…
The Trump Administration Says It Has Violated Its Own Ethics Pledge
October 23rd, 2019By: Derek Kravitz for ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. A governmentwide review has acknowledged for the first time that at least several Trump political appointees violated the administration’s ethics pledge, which…
Can You Imagine a Day Without Water?
October 23rd, 2019Mary Schuermann Kuhlman, Public News Service – IN INDIANAPOLIS – Water is an essential part of life, and an observance Wednesday reminds folks about the importance of protecting one of our most valuable resources. Water utilities, city leaders, civil engineers, and environmental groups are among those promoting “Imagine a Day…
At 69, she’s still paying off $12,000 of student debt — including out of her Social Security checks. It isn’t just a millennial problem.
October 23rd, 2019By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Oct. 23, 2019 “At 69, she’s still paying off $12,000 of student debt — including out of her Social Security checks. It isn’t just a millennial problem.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
After a steady rise, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s fall came fast
October 23rd, 2019By Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune Oct. 22, 2019 “After a steady rise, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen’s fall came fast” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….
