A proposed 1,500-mile trail across Texas will take a village–or dozens
| December 18, 2025
The current xTx trail, intended for hikers, cyclists, and equestrians, navigates entirely along existing public routes—shoulders of state highways, backcountry gravel roads, and established trails. It connects travelers to state and national parks and showcases Texas’s vast and varied landscapes, all while remaining on public land.
From Texas to the heartland, new report examines federal impact on rural America
| October 30, 2025
Texas' farming communities reflect the broader struggles of rural America as they contend with climate change, immigration raids, and federal cuts.
Federal DEI funding cuts threaten the work of the few remaining Black farmers in East Texas
| July 18, 2025
It has embroiled the federal government in disputes with colleges and universities. Big cities are reevaluating programs to ensure they don’t lose grants. And Fortune 500 companies seeking favor from the new administration have ended their DEI practices. And it has frozen cash flow for Black farmers, many of whom live in East Texas.