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Survey: Texas workers need on-the-job savings options

By Roz BrownTexas News Service AUSTIN, Texas — Americans are living longer and working longer, but a...
How Trump Budget Proposal Could Impact Texas Kids

by Eric GalatasTexas News Service AUSTIN, Texas – The Trump administration’s proposed 2021 budget takes aim at a number...
Texas Inequality Linked to Drop in Union Membership

By ERIC GALATAS AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is tied with Virginia for the third-lowest union membership rate...
Report: TX has more than half of U.S.’ worst benzene polluting refineries

By ERIC GALATAS / Texas News Service HOUSTON, Texas — Ten U.S. oil refineries, including six in...
Carmakers could lose buyers for backing new emissions rule

By ERIC GALATAS / Texas News Service AUSTIN, Texas — A new survey commissioned by the Union of Concerned...
Early Childhood Brain Development Gets Boost in Texas

by Mark Richardson HOUSTON — Research shows that early brain development gives young Texans a better chance...
The Big Squeeze, Texas Folklife’s Statewide Youth Accordion Contest, Announces 2020 Lineup of Competitions and Concerts

Young Accordion Players Are Invited to Learn, Compete and Engage in Live Music Events Across the State...
Money in Politics Decade After Citizens United

by Eric Galatas DALLAS — A decade after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Citizens United decision opened...
Critics Cry Foul After TX Governor Rejects New Refugees

by Eric Galatas HOUSTON — Advocates for people seeking refuge in the U.S. are challenging Texas Gov....
Study: Helping Single Moms Graduate College Would Benefit TX Economy

by Eric Galatas HOUSTON — Texas would see a big return on investments that help single mothers...