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Weekend Interview: Phone-Free Spaces with Graham Dugoni

Enter Graham Dugoni, the founder and CEO of Yondr, a company that says it is dedicated to creating more environments without the constant distraction of phones, including in schools and at events.

By Lone Star Standard | Apr 14, 2025

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Weekend Interview: A Conversation on Unions in Texas with Annie Spilman

In the heart of Texas politics, one name that has become synonymous with advocacy for Texas’ small businesses is Annie Spilman. With over 25 years experience around the Texas Capitol, Spilman’s journey has seen her lead the NFIB of Texas and now the Texas Business Coalition.

By Lone Star Standard | Apr 9, 2025

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Weekend Interview: Representative Caroline Fairly on Leadership and the Future of Texas Politics

By Lone Star Standard | Apr 3, 2025

At 26 years old, Caroline Fairly is not only the youngest member of the Texas House of Representatives but also its first Generation Z legislator.

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Weekend Interview: Lessons From Our Northern Neighbor Ryan Walters on Education in Oklahoma

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025

Ryan Walters professional journey in the realm of education began in a classroom in rural Oklahoma, where he taught history to high school students.

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Weekend Interview: A Vision for Texas Oil and Gas with Wayne Christian

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 20, 2025

Few Texans have as much experience and impact on the Texas oil and gas industry as Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian.

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Weekend Interview: Advocating for Texas Children and Taxpayers with Ellen Troxclair

By Lone Star Standard | Mar 5, 2025

Before becoming a mother of three, a best-selling author, and being elected to represent Texas House District 19, Ellen Troxclair was simply a taxpayer who was frustrated about her property tax bill. That frustration led to her becoming the youngest woman to be elected to Austin City Council. Before becoming a mother of three, a best-selling author, and being elected to represent Texas House District 19, Ellen Troxclair was simply a taxpayer who was frustrated about her property tax bill. That frustration led to her becoming the youngest woman to be elected to Austin City Council.

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Weekend Interview: A New Day for Texas with Senator Mayes Middleton

By Lone Star Standard | Feb 25, 2025

As the Texas State Senator from the 11th District and the president of an independent Texas oil and gas company, Mayes Middleton plays both a significant role in shaping public policy as well as having deep roots in Texas’s robust commodity business sectors including oil and gas, agriculture, ranching, and farming.

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Weekend Interview: Inside Haven for Hope’s Mission to Combat Homelessness with Terri Behling

By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025

In the heart of San Antonio, Texas, Haven For Hope, an innovative approach to homelessness is making waves, not only in the local community but also garnering attention statewide and beyond.

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Weekend Interview: The Engine of Texas with Todd Staples

By Lone Star Standard | Feb 6, 2025

“Every Texan matters,” says Todd Staples as he recounts his journey of visiting all 254 counties in Texas in his successful run for Texas Agriculture Commissioner in 2006.

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Weekend Interview: Reforming the Texas Legal Landscape with Lee Parsley

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 31, 2025

Lee Parsley, the General Counsel and President of Texans for Lawsuit Reform, has become a prominent figure in the conversation about the legal landscape and legal reform in Texas. With over 35 years of experience in law, his journey through Texas and into the legal business gives him a unique perspective on the intersection of law and business in the Lone Star State.

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Weekend Interview: Understanding Texas Taxes with Jennifer Rabb from Texas Taxpayers and Research Association

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 29, 2025

In Texas, the issue of rising property taxes often is the center of public policy conversations among residents and legislators alike — especially in rapidly growing urban areas like Austin. Jennifer Rabb, the President of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association (TARA), finds herself at the center of these discussions as a leading voice on tax policy in Texas.

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Weekend Interview: Bridging Infrastructure and Growth with Texas Senator Nathan Johnson

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 23, 2025

First elected in 2018, Senator Nathan Johnson was born and raised in Texas. His vision for Texas is one of hope and aspiration, believing that Texas can lead the nation if it tackles the challenges it faces in a forward-thinking and innovative way.

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Weekend Interview: Tony Bennett on the Future of Texas Manufacturing

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 10, 2025

Tony Bennett, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM), has been the voice of the state's manufacturing sector for over a decade.

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Weekend Interview: Dr. Ben Carson on the Transformative Power of Education

By Lone Star Standard | Dec 21, 2024

Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, has become a significant voice in the conversation about education, including in Texas.