What is Going on With Baytown's $75M Stadium?
Baytown is getting a massive stadium, but no one knows when, why, or where.
Jul 03, 2025•3 min
Texas Tomorrow
Charles Blain focuses on the issues impacting urban and suburban communities now that will shape the future of Texas for years to come. Texas Tomorrow, a show dedicated to covering the issues important to families living in the fastest growing parts of Texas.
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Why Did This City Abolish Its Police Force?
Another Texas town abolishes its police force, an outlier or the new norm?
Jun 26, 2025•3 min
Are Police Officer Quotas Really Banned in Texas?
While state law bans quotas on tickets, it says nothing about quotas on traffic stops. Not much different, is it?
Jun 19, 2025•4 min
Three Major Local Transit Reform Bills Died, Why?
Bills targeting billions of dollars in local transit dollars died in calendars committee. Local taxpayers deserve to know why.
Jun 12, 2025•5 min
Small Town Corruption Strikes Again
Small-town corruption is often more offensive than in big cities. This one from Edcouch, TX, is no different.
Jun 05, 2025•3 min
What's Going on In ISDs Across the State?
Whether you're involved in your local school district or not, your money is. Be aware of what's going on.
May 29, 2025•3 min
Are Policing Agencies Seeing a Mass Exodus?
Cops in overworked and underpaid agencies are leaving for better opportunities.
May 22, 2025•4 min
Is Your Data Open to Attack?
School districts across the state are leaving money to protect themselves from data breaches on the table.
May 15, 2025•3 min
What Happened In May's School District Elections?
Are districts reverting back to their old ways, or is it time for voters to wake up?
May 08, 2025•3 min•Ep. 1
Are Local Officials Distracted by Corruption?
Should local administrators represent us as they face corruption charges?
May 01, 2025•3 min
Corruption and Conspiracy in the State's Largest School District?
School officials have been found guilty of 33 counts of corruption. Think it can't happen in your district? Think again.
Apr 24, 2025•3 min
Is the Texas High-Speed Rail Dead?
The Department of Transportation canceled a massive grant for the high-speed rail. What should happen next?
Apr 17, 2025•4 min
Is Your District Electioneering?
Some school districts have come under fire for using public resources to advocate for election contests.
Apr 10, 2025•4 min
What's Your School District Putting on Your Ballot?
This May, school districts are, again, asking for a lot of money.
Apr 03, 2025•3 min
How Is Illegal Immigration Impacting Your Jail?
New numbers show that illegal immigration is overburdening our jail system and making it less reliable and more expensive.
Mar 27, 2025•2 min
If You Call 911, Will Anyone Come?
Police response times are slow. What does it mean for your community?
Mar 20, 2025•4 min
Why Does Homelessness Only Seem to be Getting Worse?
Despite all of the money and time spent on the issue of homelessness, why does it seem to just get worse in our cities?
Mar 13, 2025•4 min
Do You Know How Many Fights Were in Texas Schools Last Year?
Why does it seem there are more fights in Texas schools than ever before? Maybe legislation can help with that.
Mar 06, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1
Are Stadiums a Worthwhile Investment?
We often hear that sports stadiums generate economic activity and are a good use of public dollars, but are they?
Feb 27, 2025•4 min•Ep. 1
We've All Heard of DEI, But Have You Heard of MWBE?
One family is suing to kill minority contracting programs in Texas by arguing that they are unconstitutional and prioritize race over merit.
Feb 20, 2025•4 min
Why Are Local School Districts Suing?
Local school districts are suing social media companies, asking for damages and policy changes. Is yours doing the same?
Feb 13, 2025•3 min
Are Local Sheriffs Going to Fix the Border Crisis?
Local sheriffs and jails are right in the middle of the border debate. How will they handle it?
Feb 06, 2025•4 min
Do Your Legislative Priorities Align With Your City's?
Cities across the state are rolling out legislative priorities, and not all of them are in your best interest.
Jan 30, 2025•4 min
Are Your Local Government Wages Going Up?
Employee pay and benefits drive local budgets. Do you understand how that's affecting your city?
Jan 23, 2025•3 min
Is Housing Affordability on the Legislative Agenda?
Housing costs have increased in recent years. Will the legislature address it?
Jan 16, 2025•4 min
Are Local Police Oversight Boards Effective?
A state senator is pushing more cities to have local oversight boards, but will it accomplish anything?
Jan 09, 2025•3 min
Do You Know What the New 4th Largest City in Texas Is?
Local policies have driven more people to Fort Worth than Austin, now making Fort Worth the fourth-largest city in Texas.
Jan 02, 2025•3 min
What's the Point of Efficiency Audits?
All local governments should perform efficiency audits. Is your city already doing it?
Dec 19, 2024•4 min
Have You Heard of the South Texas Triangle?
South Texans want to create their own Texas Triangle, the South Texas Triangle, but will it work?
Dec 12, 2024•3 min
Do You Want to Know the Fiscal Picture of Your City in 300 Seconds or Less?
Annual financial reports are released at this time of year, and reading them will provide the best insight into your city's fiscal health.
Dec 05, 2024•3 min
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