These are uncertain times. I see it on the faces of other parents in the carpool line and hear it from residents at our community centers — we are worried about where our economy is headed.   more

In Harris County, time is marked not only in years, but also by the storms that have left lasting impacts. Since 2007, we've faced hurricanes Ike, Harvey, and Beryl, as well as tropical storms like Imelda, and floods that occurred on Memorial Day, Tax Day, and even Halloween. more

Maybe it’s a good thing that my teenage dream of becoming a TV programmer never materialized. more

It’s difficult to wrap my mind around it, but this will be my 20th Father’s Day as a father. more

It’s long past time for me to put a flagpole in the center of my front yard—one that holds a large American flag that dances proudly in the summer breeze. more

We are embarking on something nearly unheard of in the Texas House of Representatives: For just the third time in the storied history of our state under our current constitution, the House has impeached a state officer. When the House cast an overwhelming vote to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, we fully understood the gravity of our actions. In fact, I cast my vote with profound certainty that Paxton must be held accountable for his flagrant abuses of his office and of the public trust. more

The 88th Texas Legislative regular session has ended with House Bill 100, the only proposal on the table that would have increased public education funding to raise teacher salaries and the Basic … more

Every year, polls show that a large number of Americans don’t know why we celebrate Memorial Day. more

In a much-anticipated chess match in February, 1996, the world champion Garry Kasparov faced IBM’s Deep Blue, the most advanced chess-playing machine. Kasparov lost the first game but went on to win the match in Philadelphia, 4-2. It was humanity’s proudest moment in competition pitting man vs. machine. more

May is National Foster Care Month, which is a time to celebrate the families who provide a vital role in the safety net for children who have suffered from maltreatment. Foster families across our community provide safe and loving homes for children who need love and support the most. more

Retired state employees have not seen an increase in their monthly pensions since 2001—Rick Perry’s first year as governor—and have come together at the Capitol this month to call for action. more

Every year in late spring, parents of college students all over America travel to university campuses with stylish IKEA storage bags or (in our case) cardboard boxes that once held bulk orders of toilet paper and tortilla chips. When the parents arrive, they joyfully greet their academically-hungover children and start the arduous and sometimes pungent process of “un-dorming.” more

You may recall that when the 88th Texas Legislative Session commenced this past January, our state elected officials declared that supporting school district efforts to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers would be a top priority. In fact, Governor Abbott charged the Texas Education Agency with developing a Teacher Vacancy Task Force to recommend such policy by the conclusion of the session. Right alongside that very important objective, was school safety. If recent tragedies have taught our state anything, it is that being prepared and equipped for the unimaginable, is of the utmost importance for our school communities. more