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The 1965 Voting Rights Act could further be dismantled. Opening arguments to dismantle Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act have been heard. If the Supreme Court votes in favor, this could limit further protections for racial minorities from discrimination in voting.

A vocal advocate for women and an entrepreneur, Michelle Vallejo is the Democratic candidate currently running for Texas’ 15th Congressional District. Current seat holder, Vicente Gonzalez Jr., has vacated his seat to run for newly redrawn Texas’ 34th Congressional District.

The United States Supreme Court concluded its latest term in late June. With six Republican-appointed justices, it’s the most conservative court in 90 years. They yielded expected — but controversial — majority opinions in a number of cases.

Texas anti-abortion conservatives aren’t satisfied with the overturning of Roe. They are looking for stronger measures to shut down access to abortion. There are lawsuits and threats of new crackdown laws in the legislature taking aim at doctors, hospitals, activists, donors and employers. What’s next in post Roe Texas? Call in with your questions starting at noon on TPR's The Source.

The rates of Type 2 diabetes in children are rising. Childhood obesity is one of the main factors contributing to childhood Type 2 diabetes.

An in-depth investigation by Public Health Watch, found that chronic air pollution from oil refineries and petrochemical plants is disproportionately impacting low-income residents in Harris County.

David Martin Davies explores how when election workers are threatened, democracy is threatened. Also, how the Democracy Erosion Engine works and how its working specifically in Texas.

After the repeal of Roe v. Wade in late June, the once federally protected right to abortion now falls under the jurisdiction of state governments. With abortion rights on the ballot, it is expected that many voters will take a stand in upcoming elections.

Former San Antonio Republican Congressman was once touted as "the future of the GOP," but then he stepped away from public office in 2020.

The City of San Antonio’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 was presented to city council earlier this month. This year the city is noticeably flush with cash due to revenue from CPS Energy.