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In 2020, when resilience is a championship trait, Dallas Stars are true America’s Team

Ryan J. Rusak

In 2020, when resilience is a championship trait, Dallas Stars are true America’s Team

They overcame a slow start and the surprising loss of a head coach, demonstrating the power of perseverance we all need in the pandemic.
As Texas Gov. Abbott pushes defunding police pledge, it’s about politics, not policy

Ryan J. Rusak

As Texas Gov. Abbott pushes defunding police pledge, it’s about politics, not policy

Fort Worth man’s tenacity unjammed gears at City Hall, meaning more free bikes for kids

Ryan J. Rusak

Fort Worth man’s tenacity unjammed gears at City Hall, meaning more free bikes for kids

August 8, 2020, 8:03 AM
What Texas GOP’s summer squabbling may mean for Democrats’ efforts to turn state blue

Ryan J. Rusak

What Texas GOP’s summer squabbling may mean for Democrats’ efforts to turn state blue

If Dallas salon owner doesn’t have to follow Gov. Abbott’s order, why should anyone?

Ryan J. Rusak

If Dallas salon owner doesn’t have to follow Gov. Abbott’s order, why should anyone?

Shout ‘Science!’ at reopening all you want, but Texas must balance economy, coronavirus

Ryan J. Rusak

Shout ‘Science!’ at reopening all you want, but Texas must balance economy, coronavirus

April 30, 2020, 2:16 PM
Urgent care visit gave hope we can adapt to coronavirus. But then, I went to Walmart.

Ryan J. Rusak

Urgent care visit gave hope we can adapt to coronavirus. But then, I went to Walmart.

Democrats, kiss your hard work to turn Texas blue goodbye if Sanders is your nominee

Ryan J. Rusak

Democrats, kiss your hard work to turn Texas blue goodbye if Sanders is your nominee

March 1, 2020, 7:05 AM
Iowa’s caucus disaster boosts Texas, where early primary voting starts in just 2 weeks

Ryan J. Rusak

Iowa’s caucus disaster boosts Texas, where early primary voting starts in just 2 weeks

Beto back on the ballot? How candidates are playing nickname game in Texas primaries

Ryan J. Rusak

Beto back on the ballot? How candidates are playing nickname game in Texas primaries

Julián Castro for governor? Why end of presidential campaign could be a new beginning

Ryan J. Rusak

Julián Castro for governor? Why end of presidential campaign could be a new beginning

January 2, 2020, 12:21 PM
Before you curse city, county for high property taxes, hear what Tarrant leader says

Ryan J. Rusak

Before you curse city, county for high property taxes, hear what Tarrant leader says

Beto O’Rourke went far left and lost anyway. Now, his political future is dim.

Ryan J. Rusak

Beto O’Rourke went far left and lost anyway. Now, his political future is dim.

We love Josh Hamilton for much more than baseball, so his downfall is incredibly sad

Ryan J. Rusak

We love Josh Hamilton for much more than baseball, so his downfall is incredibly sad

Fort Worth dad just wanted to fix up discarded bikes for kids, but the city said no

Ryan J. Rusak

Fort Worth dad just wanted to fix up discarded bikes for kids, but the city said no

‘We’re going to take your AR-15’: Beto’s big debate moment could cost him in Texas

Ryan J. Rusak

‘We’re going to take your AR-15’: Beto’s big debate moment could cost him in Texas

‘Are you forgetting already?’ Castro’s debate jab at Biden’s age was a step too far.

Ryan J. Rusak

‘Are you forgetting already?’ Castro’s debate jab at Biden’s age was a step too far.

‘Legos for adults’: Gun-grabbers should respect culture that drives firearm lovers

Ryan J. Rusak

‘Legos for adults’: Gun-grabbers should respect culture that drives firearm lovers

September 7, 2019, 5:05 AM
Don’t let immigrants’ fears derail common sense on terrorism patrols, Census question

Ryan J. Rusak

Don’t let immigrants’ fears derail common sense on terrorism patrols, Census question

August 30, 2019, 5:04 AM
Julian Castro, maybe there’s a better spot on the ballot for you than president

Ryan J. Rusak

Julian Castro, maybe there’s a better spot on the ballot for you than president

August 7, 2019, 11:29 AM
Family feuds: Dems fight over pushing left, Texas GOP battle threatens House majority

Ryan J. Rusak

Family feuds: Dems fight over pushing left, Texas GOP battle threatens House majority

Here’s why a primary fight to take on John Cornyn is just what Texas Democrats need

Ryan J. Rusak

Here’s why a primary fight to take on John Cornyn is just what Texas Democrats need

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