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Dan Patrick proposes a privatized book ban in Texas schools

The lieutenant governor vows to pass a law that would force Texas' 1,200 school districts to accept the decisions of an unelected, self-appointed activist

Sep 02 26September 02, 2026

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Upend the “Texas Miracle”

If the president-elect follows through on his campaign promises, disruptions in trade with Mexico and Canada would hit businesses and workers in the Lone Star State especially hard.

Dec 16 24December 16, 2024

Article at Texas Monthly

An Ode to Aggieland

The College Station of my youth has been transformed, and it’s better positioned than ever to compete with Austin.

Nov 21 24November 21, 2024

Article at Texas Monthly

Should Texas Build More Nuclear Power Plants?

After a blistering summer that stretched the struggling Texas power grid to its limit, we face another winter of crossing our fingers that the heat stays on. The deadly 2021 freeze exposed the ugly reality that the stability of our state’s…

Nov 07 23November 07, 2023

Article at Texas Monthly

Rethinking Frankenstein — again

I’ve read Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein several times, and on my bookshelf I have a copy lavishly illustrated by comic book artist Bernie Wrightson. The story has been told and retold and re-imagined. Indeed Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein is one of my…

Oct 11 23October 11, 2023

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What did the Lege do -- or not do? My recap of the law-writin' season with Tom Fox. https://lnkd.in/gUbDA4RA. Stoney Creek Publishing Compliance Podcast Network The Texas Hill Country Podcast Network#EducationalEmpowerment #SocietalVision…

Aug 31 23August 31, 2023

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Worried about water? If you live in Texas you should be, as Forrest Wilder points out in this Texas Monthlypiece. https://lnkd.in/gidhfqpq #Texas #water #drought #texashillcountry

Aug 30 23August 30, 2023

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Worried about water? If you live in Texas you should be, as Forrest Wilder points out in this Texas Monthlypiece. https://lnkd.in/gidhfqpq #Texas #water #drought #texashillcountry

Aug 30 23August 30, 2023

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Great insights from my co-author Stan Marek. "Post-pandemic, companies are transforming supply chains into 'ecosystems,' but monitoring these partnerships requires that all stakeholders comply with fair labor practices and environmental, social, and…

Aug 28 23August 28, 2023

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Aug 28 23August 28, 2023

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Great conversation! Thanks, Mike!

Aug 22 23August 22, 2023

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Crisis of courage: Chip Roy's letter shows Congress prefers political theater to meaningful immigration reform. https://lnkd.in/gUrnDs_Q #immigration #immigraitonreform #bordersecurity Rational Middle: Immigration

Aug 22 23August 22, 2023

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Guess who's the Author of the Month at the Wimberley library... #texasauthors #newbooks Stoney Creek Publishing

Aug 12 23August 12, 2023

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What led to the McElroy controversy at Texas A&M? Why should universities embrace inclusion and ensure all students feel welcome and respected? My discussion with Tom Fox on the Hill Country Podcast. https://lnkd.in/gP4P5JKk #podcasts #TexasA&M…

Aug 02 23August 02, 2023

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Texas A&M and politicized threats to higher education

Aug 02 23August 02, 2023

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Loren Steffy's Writings and Ramblings

My alma mater has been in the news a lot lately, and not in a good way. A botched hiring of a longtime journalist and former student to lead the revived journalism program resulted in the resignation of the university’s president. Last week, I wrote…

Aug 02 23August 02, 2023

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My thoughts on the A&M journalism debacle. https://lnkd.in/gdQUBjy7 #texasA&M #journalism #highered

Jul 26 23July 26, 2023

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Texas A&M’s Journalism Fiasco Has Roots in the School’s Conformist Culture

When Kathleen McElroy accepted an offer to head the revived journalism program at Texas A&M, I was ecstatic. The University of Texas at Austin professor, who’d spent two decades at the New York Times, wasn’t just a great journalist—she was exactly…

Jul 26 23July 26, 2023

Article at Texas Monthly

On today's Houston Matters, my co-author, Chrysta Castañeda and I discuss why the Texas Railroad Commission shouldn't be trusted to regulate carbon capture. https://ow.ly/cYOV50PfBhV #energy #carboncapture #texas #netzero Stoney Creek Publishing

Jul 19 23July 19, 2023

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Indiana Jones dials up a new adventure, but it isn’t shipshape

If you’re an Indiana Jones fan, you’re probably familiar with the plot structure for The Dial of Destiny, the latest installment in the film series. It follows the same pattern the previous films: Take a known archaeological artifact, give it…

Jul 10 23July 10, 2023

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