The County Judge Might Have More Power Than You Think

Every Major Texas City Is Broke, Why?

Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington — all running deficits at the same time. What's breaking Texas city budgets, and why isn't anyone connecting the dots?

$6.2 Billion, Decided by 8 Percent

Texas just approved the largest school bond in state history and barely anyone showed up to vote. What does it mean when billions ride on single-digit turnout?

Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Houses?

There are thousands of rental homes Texans will never own—because corporations do. And a new $4 billion deal is set to add even more to their portfolios.

$174 Billion and Counting: Texas Got the Water Bill It Spent 50 Years Ignoring

Texas just learned it needs $174 billion to keep the water running, more than double what it projected four years ago. Corpus Christi may run dry by next year. So where did all the planning go?

The County Judge Might Have More Power Than You Think

Your county judge can order you to evacuate, override your mayor, commandeer your property, and govern by executive order — all without a single vote from anyone else. Did you know that?