There’s a central question at the core of every child welfare case: What is the best interest of the child? When it comes to Native adoptions, the fate of the law that set the standard for four decades now rests with the Supreme Court.
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Drought has imposed a harsh test on Texas cattle ranchers. But some have been adapting, even before this year, in ways that make them more resilient.
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While climate change has not been a top political concern in Texas, it is increasingly emblematic of America’s climate change experience. From heat to damaging rains, this summer looks like a pivot point.
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What we’re willing to spend on something becomes a message of worth intimately tied to the object’s creator. In expanding their art, piñata makers ask viewers to reconsider these traditional art objects – and the people who make them.
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The Supreme Court appears on the cusp of overturning a right – to abortion – for the first time in modern history. What happens to other rights unpopular with conservative Christians that, like abortion, were underpinned by the 14th Amendment?
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The Hill Country of Texas is the fastest-growing area of this fast-growing state. But questions about how to manage that growth, from water supply to school commutes, are rising.
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Austin brands itself the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Its hip success drove property values up and rustic music venues out. Then the pandemic silenced what live venues remained – but not the music artists who are finding solace and strength in each other to stay relevant and thrive.
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Pedro Martinez grew up in a low-income, Hispanic school district. He feels strongly that getting students into college is important – but keeping them there is also a school district responsibility.
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Whether it’s GrandPad tablets for doctor visits, virtual bingo, or city hall advocacy, this octogenarian knows how to help older people. Pandemic demands for senior citizen services brought her out of retirement.
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Should companies profit from incarceration? In one Wyoming town, residents grapple with the costs of building a private immigration detention center.
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