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Posts tagged Texas

Apr 22

In Texas, tea party adds a twist of social values

Tea partiers in Texas and a growing number of states are infusing the fiscal movement with a dose of social conservatism. My story on this phenomenon — and the ensuing struggle between libertarians and Christian conservatives for control of the tea party — appeared yesterday in The Christian Science Monitor.


Jan 12

Electric vehicle charging network grows in Austin

As the first substantial wave of electric vehicles hit Austin streets, the city’s electric utility is launching a $28 million federally backed initiative to build an infrastructure to support electric cars. The plan touches on everything from devising optimum in-home-charging practices to setting up charge points citywide. My story appeared today in The Christian Science Monitor.


Nov 10

What does China want with south Texas?

China and other countries have invested nearly $5 billion this year in south Texas drilling projects. My story on this phenomenon ran on the Christian Science Monitor’s website and in their weekly mag.