It goes without saying that education is extremely beneficial to individuals, the economy, and society. It brings lower unemployment and higher earnings. Options and opportunities are much more plentiful for those with high school diplomas and post-high school training.
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U.S. tech innovators have helped America’s towns and small businesses grow and thrive by enabling companies to serve – or be based in – corners of the country that simply weren’t accessible before. And when it comes to our...
One of the things we're looking at, at McAllen Economic Development Corporation, is the movement of companies out of the big cities to second tier cities like McAllen.
And there's an example that I think we could talk about and...
Following the feel-good Three Amigos Summit in January, it’s back to the tough work of managing crises and trying to create opportunity in North America.
This past Sunday, well over one hundred thousand Mexicans took to the streets in Mexico City and...
Investment in Public Schools, Not Unaccountable Vouchers, Delivers Real Choice for All
School vouchers will be prominent in state lawmakers’ debates at the Capitol this spring. In their inauguration addresses, Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick both stated...
When our civil justice system works correctly, it’s a fair forum to settle disputes and appropriately compensate those who have been legitimately harmed. At its worst, it can be a system rife for abuse that costs us all.
Texas knows...
There has been a move afoot of late in Texas to reduce or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in settings such as higher education and hiring. Such efforts run counter to my boyhood notions of Texas as...
One of the most bizarre things to come recently from Texas’ two senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, is their promoting a resolution, honoring the 200th anniversary of the Texas Rangers.
Given their well-documented history of brutal violence and racism,...
A college education is one of the best ways to ensure young people can achieve their goals.
Providing students with early support through counseling, advising and college preparation gives all students, particularly historically marginalized students a fighting chance to...
Good morning. I am not a professional speaker like most of the people up here so I'm going to read a little bit of what I have come up with.
Good morning, and thank you for coming. I hope everybody's...
