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Harris’ plans aim to make housing more affordable. Trump’s plans are less clear.
| September 19, 2024
Harris has vowed to increase the available housing supply by three million homes and to provide lower-income first-time homebuyers with up to $25,000 in down payment support. Trump, on the other hand, has offered no specific plans for addressing the housing crisis.

8 notorious cults with Texas ties
by Joey Held
| September 19, 2024
Texas has a surprisingly extensive history when it comes to cults. We’re taking a look at eight that have had a major impact on their members and society.

Fed’s decision to cut interest rates could lower housing costs
| September 19, 2024
The announcement from the Federal Reserve will lower mortgage rates and encourage more building of apartments, which could lower rental costs.

Texas voters say state heading in wrong direction with abortion ban
by Matt Hennie
| September 17, 2024
A new poll shows that more than half of Texas voters support expanding access to abortion in a state with one of the most extreme bans in the nation.

Star-gaze at Texas’ 4 International Dark Sky Parks
by Joey Held
| September 17, 2024
These parks are natural areas that protect darkness, allowing nature to exist without light or other noise pollution. Texas is home to four of these.