Opinion: Texas is losing the reading battle while leaders fight a culture war over books
by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters February 3, 2026 By David DeMatthews Texas continues to…
No, you can’t tear down an Olympic gold medalist’s historic East Dallas house
The bungalow on Gaston Avenue doesn’t look inhabited. Something, maybe, to do with the plywood affixed to the…
Why the California wealth tax proposal is great news for Texas
U-Haul recently published its new annual growth index, which analyzes one-way customer transactions in 2025. In announcing the…
Who cares about downtown Dallas?
Yes, downtown Dallas has seen better days. However, I care about downtown, and I want it to have…
Opinion: Black Americans shaped El Paso’s past and future
by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso Matters February 2, 2026 By James Revels February is Black…
Texas is becoming an entertainment power center
The entertainment business has long been a coastal affair. The industry is synonymous with its Los Angeles, Hollywood…
With high premiums and fewer claims paid, Texas insurance companies are failing homeowners.
If you own a home and pay insurance premiums, brace yourself: This story is going to hurt. Rates…
Why public art is an investment in Dallas’ future
In 2026, Dallas will have its most photographed, live streamed, geotagged moment in modern history. Millions of fans,…
Why Dallas County’s DA joined a coalition hoping to prosecute federal agents
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot got the call earlier this week from a fellow prosecutor halfway across…
Think carefully before getting Fair Park First involved in Community Park build
Fair Park is not simply city-owned land. It is, rather, a 277-acre national historic landmark, one of the…
White supremacists have no place in our government
Last week, we paused to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and…
Hoping ‘no’ means ‘not yet’ among Dallas homeless who refuse warmth
Monday morning I stepped onto the Northaven Trail, a block from my house, headed west. Young couples with…