Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says

“It’s foolish, short sighted and moronic not to start making comprehensive plans,” said Rep. Terry Canales, an Edinburg Democrat. DALLAS — The state agency in charge of building Texas’ massive highways says Texans need more ways to get around if the state’s going to continue to grow — a stunning acknowledgment in car-dominant Texas. A … Read more

San Antonio man sentenced for illegally obtaining U.S. citizenship

According to court records, Velez lied on his naturalization application when he claimed he had never committed a crime for which he had not been arrested. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man serving more than 17 years in federal prison for child pornography offenses has been sentenced for unlawfully obtaining U.S. citizenship, federal prosecutors … Read more

‘You woke us up’ | California Gov. Gavin Newsom, energized by Prop 50 redistricting win, thanks Texas

The Democrat took a victory lap on rival Gov. Greg Abbott’s home turf Saturday and called on other blue states to push back on GOP efforts to retain House control. HOUSTON — THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s victory lap over passage of Proposition 50 reached Texas on Saturday, days after his state … Read more