Texas lawmakers rally around Black official after intense DEI interrogation
Texas lawmakers are banding across the aisle after Texas Rep. Brian Harrison's targeted questioning made an expert testifier cry during a committee hearing.
Texas leaders defend Black official after lawmaker’s public interrogation of DEI policies left her in tears
The topic was a budget request from a state agency. The exchange grew emotional when a lawmaker pressed for answers about a strategic plan that praises diversity.
Texas leaders defend head of state water board after lawmaker’s DEI questioning brings her to tears
L'Oreal Stepney got emotional Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, over considerations of diversity equity and inclusion in the board’s hiring practices.
Texas leaders defend head of state water board after lawmaker’s questioning brings her to tears
L'Oreal Stepney got emotional Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) over considerations of diversity equity and inclusion in the board’s hiring practices.
Tense moment in Texas House committee over DEI policies leaves agency head in tears
A usually mundane House Appropriations Committee hearing became tense as a Republican lawmaker probed members of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), including two Black officials, about their hiring practices and accusing them of discrimination.
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L'Oreal Stepney: Gov. Abbott defends TWDB leader after DEI hiring practices accusations
After the hearing at the Texas Capitol, Governor Abbott came to the defense of the Texas Water Development Board Chair, ...
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Texas Official Defends DEI Hiring Practices, Backed by Governor Abbott Amid Politically Charged Debate in Austin
Texas official confronted over DEI hiring practices, leading to a wider debate on race and respect in state politics.
North Texas regional group drafts latest plan for meeting booming population’s water needs
Texas Water Development Board's Region C Water Planning Group approved its 2026 initially prepared plan, which will be ...
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The Economist: Texas’ rainfall dearth, adequate water?
Adequate supplies of fresh water at reasonable prices are essential to quality of life and economic growth. Over the next 30 years, we are predicting that the Texas population will increase from about ...
Drainage projects prioritized: District seeks to address catastrophic flooding
Ten applications for drainage projects within Cameron County Drainage District No. 6 are on the Texas Water Development Board ...
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Texas Water Development Board testifies in front of House Appropriations Committee
Lottery Courier Concerns – Texas senators vote to ban services that allow people to buy lottery tickets on an app. But the debate leading up to the vote raises larger questions about potential ...
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Opposing water plans put controversial Marvin Nichols reservoir in question
Water planners in Northeast Texas oppose the reservoir, while those in North Texas say they need it to meet growing water ...
Texas utilities are storing their water underground. Here's why.
Aquifer storage systems, which bank water underground for times of need, are gaining popularity as Texas' drought drags on.