Texas prison populations drop to 21st century low 'due to the process delays arising from the COVID-19 pandemic'
By Tom Lawrence | Mar 23, 2021
Texas has fewer prison inmates than at any time in the 21st century as in 2020 the prison population dropped from 140,819 to 120,873, according to a Texas Legislative Budget Board report issued in January.
Tyler-based Go Culture International CEO says diversity took positive steps during pandemic
By Tom Lawrence | Jan 18, 2021
Dr. Justin Velten discusses the benefits and the challenges during podcast
Peacock: 'A lot of people would like to know why Congress is extending subsidies for wind and solar'
By Tom Lawrence | Dec 28, 2020
Just give it time and money. A lot of money. That was the assertion of renewable energy proponents, who said wind and solar could and would compete with more traditional fuel sources such as coal, natural gas, oil and nuclear power. It just needed time and a lot of money.
Perryman: Economy can reopen ‘with caution’
By Tom Lawrence | Sep 29, 2020
When Dr. Ray Perryman talks about the Texas economy, people listen.
Three men face potential life sentences for alleged sex trafficking with Fort Worth girl
By Tom Lawrence | Sep 24, 2020
She was only 13, but that didn’t matter to Kention Obryan Johnson and Sergio Trinidad Carvajal, say prosecutors.
Democratic Forward Majority PAC plans to pump $6.2 million into House races
By Tom Lawrence | Sep 24, 2020
As a progressive super PAC announced its plan to invest $15 million into state legislative races, including $6.2 million into Texas House elections, an impartial organization is tracking money in state politics.
State government, renewable energy industry quietly sticking it to Texans, analyst claims
By Tom Lawrence | Aug 25, 2020
While wind and solar generators in Texas are running on warm breezes and plentiful sunshine, the state's taxpayers are being left out in the cold.
Texas Republicans asked to vote opinion on taxpayer-funded lobbying
By Tom Lawrence | Feb 10, 2020
Texas Republicans are trying to prevent taxpayer money from winding up in the hands of professional lobbyists.
