As public impeachment hearings get underway, two Texans find themselves deep in the heart of controversy.
You know what they used to say about that great big western state bordering the Pacific, right? "As California goes, so goes the rest of the nation." I suppose if there’s a similar axiom one might apply to Texas it might go something like this: "As the nation goes, you better believe Texas will be right there in the thick of it." Just look at what’s happening right now on Capitol Hill. As public impeachment hearings get underway in the U.S. House of Representatives, two Texans find themselves deep in the heart of the controversy. We explore the who, how, and why in our conversation with Texas Christian University political science expert James Riddlesperger below, and, of course, we’ll continue to follow this story as it moves forward. Enjoy
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I’ve lived in Texas for seven years, and think of myself as an avid outdoorsman: when I’m not interning for Texas Standard I rock climb, go mountaineering, and volunteer as a park ambassador for Texas Parks and Wildlife. But even with all of that, I never realized
wildflowers weren’t all that wild in Texas. I always thought they sprouted by themselves come springtime. Having the opportunity to document the intricate process TxDOT uses to plant and select the seeds that turn into beautiful flowers blew my mind. Plus, working alongside my mentor Joy Diaz on this story has been my favorite moment at the Standard so far. You can see this very technical process here.
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