How Texas Impact Turns Faith Into a Tool for Progress

VIDEO: See Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy/Texas Impact’s reports from the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP25

"...When one thinks about how big Texas is, the scope doesn't just come down to geographical..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by James Scott

COP27: Ukraine and the Climate Impact of War

WATCH: Beaman Floyd discusses national defense and the climate

"...for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending to the..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Post

COP27: American Advocates Grapple With the U.S.'s Climate Impact

From afflicted to afflicter: "I am part of the problem here"

"...for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending to the..."

Nov. 14, 2022 News Post

COP27: The Case for Why Texas Is the Most Vulnerable State in the Country to Climate Impacts

Pick your poison: drought, flood, heat wave, hurricane

"...for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power & Light is sending to the..."

Nov. 16, 2022 News Post

No Impact Man

Colin Beavan, aka No Impact Man, and his cooperative family are the subjects of this documentary about their yearlong project in environmental sustainability.

"...Gabbert and Justin Schein. Author Colin Beavan, aka No Impact Man, was a newly converted environmentalist in 2006 when..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Calling All Queer-Supportive Nonprofits: Texas Pride Impact Funds Wants You!

TPIF support those supporting LGBTQ folks

"...The Texas Pride Impact Funds is now accepting proposals for their..."

April 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Court Rules: Texas Voter ID Still Racist

Second ruling finds GOP deliberately suppressed minority vote

"...That's why it's highly damaging to the state of Texas that yesterday a federal court ruled, once again, that..."

April 11, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

HB 2 Impact Felt One Year Later

On press call, reproductive rights leaders recap HB 2's effect

"...Texas’ abortion-restrictive legislation, signed into law by Republican Gov. Rick..."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Makes Its HB2 Case to U.S. Supreme Court

Says no evidence women are harmed

"...Testimony provided in court regarding the impact on women seeking abortion of a portion of House..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...At the beginning of this month, over 30 Texas winemakers congregated with wine lovers at Featherstone Ranch in..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Texas Legal Abortion Rate Drops Post-HB 2

The rate of legal abortion fell 13% since House Bill 2 took effect

"...Newly released data, collected directly from Texas abortion providers, shows what many reproductive health leaders and..."

July 23, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas hills are again alive with the sound of chainsaws.

"...Stephen Lee. Tobe Hooper’s original 1974 production of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, which was filmed just outside of..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jonathan Majors, Janet and John Pierson, Michael De Luca Honored by the Texas Film Awards

Marvel’s Kang, indie champs and Oscar-nominated producer head to Luck

"...this year’s Rising Star Award at the 21st annual Texas Film Awards...."

Jan. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Wildfires Are Coming to Central Texas. Be Prepared.

As we move into the summer, a drought has enveloped Texas, increasing the risk of wildfires in the Austin area

"...In 2011, the most destructive wildfire in Texas' recent history burned over 34,000 acres of land and..."

May 20, 2022 Column by Vi Burgess

Booksmart's Kaitlyn Dever for Texas Film Awards

Parker Posey to MC, Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas performing

"...Plemmons. Tye Sheridan. The list of winners of the Texas Film Awards' Rising Star laurels is already prestigious, and..."

Feb. 4, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sen. Kirk Watson on the 86th Texas Legislature

“In Texas, we don’t focus on what our needs are; we focus on what we want to pay”

"...fifth term representing most of the city in the Texas Senate. His committee posts have included Finance, Health &..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council Takes a Stand Against Texas Abortion Law

Resolution to repeal HB 2 unanimously passes Council

"...passed a resolution that supports the full repeal of Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2...."

Sept. 25, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Governor to Decriminalize Pot!

Perry claims progress … but the facts are not so plain

"...long been a supporter of drug decriminalization policies in Texas...."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Longhorns Gobble Up Texas Tech

UT keeps Big 12 title hopes alive after impressive win over Red Raiders

"...The Texas Longhorns celebrated senior night and their final home game..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

A Walking Contradiction: Texas High Schools, Football, and Concussions

Thousands of students mash helmets every weekend – at what cost?

"...many involving thousands of high school football players in Texas...."

Oct. 30, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

The Texas Gamut

Titles From Texas

"...in Road Kill. Swearing is a folk art in Texas and The Kinkster is a formidable practitioner...."

May 15, 1998 Books Feature

Shelley Duvall, Erykah Badu To Be Honored at Texas Film Awards

Special screening lined up for Brewster McCloud

"...legend of Hollywood and a musician of massive cross-cultural impact: The Austin Film Society has announced today that actress..."

Feb. 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Legislators Push Through Two Anti-LGBTQ Bills Sunday Night

Bathroom and religious freedom bills both likely to become law

"...After four months fighting down bathroom bills, the Texas House finally caved to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s threat..."

May 22, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Federal Judge (Temporarily) Blocks Texas From Denying Planned Parenthood Patients Medicaid

Medicaid removal will not take effect until at least Feb. 21

"...U.S. Judge Sam Sparks granted a temporary injunction blocking Texas officials from removing Planned Parenthood from the Medicaid program..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion

Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills

"...It’s hard to imagine Republican legislators diverging with the Texas Association of Business, a powerful conservative lobby group, but..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Edwards Impact

Texas Democratic Party praises former presidential hopeful.

"...votes or policy, Giuliani has had little to no impact on the Republican primary process. The same can't be..."

Jan. 31, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Black Man Is in Critical Condition After Being Struck With “Less Lethal Impact Munitions” at Sunday's Demonstration

Chief Brian Manley addressed police response at Monday presser

"...in which protesters suffered severe injuries from “less lethal impact munitions” fired by Austin police this weekend, Police Chief..."

June 1, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Will Texas Patch Up TABC Before It Bursts?

If ever an agency needed to be scorched by the state’s Sunset Act, it’s the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion

"...liquid fire of the state's Sunset Act, it's the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Com­mis­sion. For not just years but generations,..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...Samantha Smoot, executive director of the Texas Freedom Network since 1998, recently announced her resignation, effective..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Texas Film Awards Becomes a Toast to Texas Film

Hall of Fame cofounder Evan Smith to be honored

"...has announced that they will offer a Toast to Texas Film, and will honor Texas Tribune founder Evan Smith..."

Feb. 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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