Melissa Brooks, Author at The Texas Tribune

Why Texas’ Population Boom Is Reshaping Local Mobility

Rapid growth across Texas is changing how families move, settle, and build community.

Texans demand more from state legislators on the environment

Texas politicians like to talk about acting in the best interests of their constituents – but the numbers often tell a different story. Based on the Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter’s recent analysis, the Legislature is falling short of protecting the people, communities, and natural resources Texans depend on. If legislators don’t answer to Texans, who are they really accountable to?

8 Best Prop Firms for US Traders

Successful trading largely depends on the prop trading firm a trader chooses. There are numerous prop firms, with different features and regulations that can affect a trader’s outcome. This is why it is important to pick the prop firm that accommodates your trading style. After careful consideration, we’ve selected the top 8 prop trading firms […]

Best Online Slots Real Money: 2026 Guide to High RTP Slot Games

Real casino games can make you rich! Here are the top 11 gambling websites with legit and tested games to play online slots and win.

A Progressive Case for a Student-Centered Education Agenda

A new Texas majority could shift education from ideological fights to a student-first, public-options agenda.

As Engineered Stone Surges in Popularity, Workers Face Deadly Silicosis Risks

Behind the popularity of engineered stone, a silent epidemic is unfolding among the workers who cut and polish it.

Texas Leads U.S. in Fatal Truck Crashes as Safety Enforcement Plummets

Fatal truck crashes in Texas are rising while federal enforcement stalls— leaving unsafe carriers on the road and families paying the price.

This November is COPD Awareness Month: Take Action in Texas to Improve Health, Policy, and Lives

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects an estimated 30 million Americans, yet half remain undiagnosed. In Texas, the burden is especially high — both in human and economic terms. As November marks COPD Awareness Month, the COPD Action Alliance urges Texans to not only raise awareness but also advocate for stronger policies that improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment.