RA Staff, Author at Reform Austin

Creature Straight Outta Beatlejuice Appears On Texas Beach

RA Staff - January 22, 2023

“Can someone tell me what it is?” was the first question that popped to mind when Suzanne Choate Arceneaux stumbled upon a menacing creature...

Are Red Imported Fire Ants Taking Over Texas?

RA Staff - January 22, 2023

In the seventies, Solenopsis invicta, a.k.a. the red imported fire ant was identified in East Texas and caused concern for its potential impact on...

Why Is Twitter Desperate To Win Back Advertisers?

RA Staff - January 21, 2023

Ever since Elon Musk took over, Twitter has been facing a significant loss of its top advertisers, a huge blow since 90% of the...

How Much Do The “Big Three” Have In Their War Chest?

RA Staff - January 19, 2023

On Wednesday, state-level campaign finance reports were released, offering a glimpse into the war chest of some of Texas’ top politicians; like the “Big...

Texas Budget: Will Education Get A Piece of the $188 Billion Pie?

RA Staff - January 18, 2023

On Wednesday, Texas House and Senate released their base budget for the 2024-2025 biennium. With a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to spend an extra $32.7 billion,...

Texas Gamble Frenzy: The Sports Bets vs Casino War

RA Staff - January 18, 2023

The Texas legislature is currently considering the legalization of gambling, with strong lobby action from both sports betting groups and casino resorts. However, there...