AI's certain to get a lot of attention in the 2025 Texas Legislature and two N. Texas lawmakers - Rep. Giovanni Capriglione and Sen. Tan Parker - will be playing a major role. Fort Worth Report takes a close look. fortworthreport.org/2024/05/06/sou…

I wanted to thank all of you who were so kind to text and call after my head collided with concrete while I was covering the UT protests. Officers and students alike quickly offered a helping hand after my mishap. The flood of good wishes was really touching. I'm fine now. DM

Is rural resistance to school choice in Texas on the verge of collapse? Take a look at my story in today's Stateline.org. stateline.org/2024/03/25/sch…

A Texas lawsuit brought by women denied an abortion to resolve dangerous pregnancies could be the first of many, say attorneys. stateline.org/2023/08/01/law…

Jump on in! Heat-escapees and fun-lovers are flocking to Austin's revered Barton Springs Pool. nytimes.com/2023/07/14/us/…

State commits $1 million to National Juneteenth Museum planned to open in Fort Worth in 2025. fortworthreport.org/2023/07/09/leg…

Fort Worth's state senators and House members authored well over 100 bills that Gov. Greg Abbott signed into a law. Fort Worth Report examines what all they do, from protecting motorists to ensuring care for terminally ill patients.

Look for chaplain bills to come up in other states now that Texas has taken the lead. stateline.org/2023/06/21/new…

From defensive tackle for the Paschal Panthers to interim AG in the Paxton impeachment case. Take a look at the Fort Worth Report's profile on FW attorney John Scott. fortworthreport.org/2023/06/03/fro…

A priority bill for Fort Worth is in danger after being derailed on a point of order by Rep. Tony Tinderholt, angering sponsor Craig Goldman. The bill would boost FW's film industry. fortworthreport.org/2023/05/04/tin…

Once a novelty, four-day school weeks are underway in more than 1,600 school districts nationwide but some states are pushing back out. Here's a look how at it's playing out. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

GOP-led efforts to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion, aka DEI, in campuses & state agencies is fueling legislative battles in 7-plus states, stoking a potential issue in the 2024 pres election. Texas and Florida are leading the way. pewtrusts.org/en/research-an…

Rep. Charlie Geren got a boost from Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker this week for his measure to legalize casinos in Texas as House colleagues paid tribute to his decades of service to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

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It’s gambling day at the Texas capitol. House State Affairs holding hearing on bills to permit sports betting and casino gambling.

Fort Worth Report joined Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on her first visit to the Texas Legislature since she took office, accompanied by Republican Caucus Chair Craig Goldman. It was sort of a homecoming - she's a former top Lege staffer.

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Take a stroll down Austin's South Congress and see what's happened in the decades since it was a seedy red light district. So Co's come a long way, Baby.
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Manufacturers, business leaders and economic chiefs across Texas are pushing lawmakers to create new state incentives to attract more businesses to Texas or risk falling behind.

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Rural hospitals are closing across in Texas and across America but many have a shot at a scaled-down reopening under an emerging new concept. Stateline takes a look.

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Committee assignments in the Texas House clear the way for the Texas Lege to get down to business. fortworthreport.org/2023/02/08/tex…

nytimes.com/2023/02/05/us/…. (BTW, the tree-cutter's coming to the Montgomery household today. Luckily, we never lost power.)