Staff Reports
WATCH: Houston lawmaker on the cost of leaving Texas to block GOP redistricting plan
| August 7, 2025
State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Missouri City) is among over 50 Democratic lawmakers facing arrest warrants for leaving the state.
WATCH: Texas Democrats evacuated after bomb threat in Chicago amid redistricting standoff
| August 7, 2025
Texas Democrats staying in Chicago were evacuated from their hotel after a bomb threat Wednesday.
Arlington Charities prepares for double the demand after the passing of Trump bill
| July 17, 2025
Community | EXCO-Player | Federal Cuts | HEALTHCARE | Medicaid | old texas | social security | TEXAS | trump | youtube
The Trump Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” gives more tax cuts for billionaires, while slashing federal funding to programs like SNAP and Medicaid.
Central Texas officials asked the state for flood alarm funding. It never came.
| July 17, 2025
EXCO-Player | natural disaster | old texas | politics | SAFETY | TEXAS | TEXAS LEGISLATURE | weather | youtube
Over the last decade, state officials repeatedly refused to fund a flood warning system in Central Texas.
What’s 713 Day All About?
| July 15, 2025
Houston’s calling — and we’re answering! It’s time to celebrate the most iconic area code for 713 Day.
Dallas lawmaker speaks about deadly floods
| July 15, 2025
CLIMATE CHANGE | EXCO-Player | flood | old texas | politics | state legislature | TEXAS | TEXAS LEGISLATURE | weather | youtube
Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D-Dallas) urges state lawmakers to focus on “proactive” solutions to natural disasters when the special session starts on July 21.
Gov. Greg Abbott said the state’s response to natural disasters will be a top priority during the session. The floods that surged through Central Texas during the Fourth of July weekend killed over 120 people.