It will take more than dislike of toll roads to solve the problems of getting around in Texas.

Sobering. Sentimental. Symbol of sacrifice.

Assumptions don’t help when seeking truth to what occurred at the Rainbow.

Public employers can’t discriminate to avoid discriminating, the Supreme Court says. But that doesn’t end the struggle to guarantee equal opportunities.

When Texas lawmakers think doing the public’s business is quick and easy, that’s a problem.

Some very difficult spending decisions lie ahead for Tarrant County’s second-largest school district.

The finance department delivers the annual audit report needed before city leaders can wrestle with the next budget.

Political labels aren’t exact when trying to prejudge how the justices will vote, so why do people keep using them?

Add another name to the list of elected officials who betrayed the public trust of their constituents and the private trust of their families.

Gov. Rick Perry’s rejection of a pre-K funding bill made some sense after a closer look at how a Senate amendment limited some districts’ participation.

The U.S. Supreme Court’s narrowly drawn ruling on the pre-clearance requirement won’t end questions about the necessity or constitutionality of the overall act.

The change in leadership at the district presents an opportunity for the board to commit to openness and accountability.

Can you pat Gov. Rick Perry on the back and scratch your head at the same time? Just look at how he handled legislation.

Kudos to the Fort Worth school board for putting its monthly meetings on live streaming video.

The four states without a procedure for post-conviction DNA testing should move swiftly to establish rules that could help exonerate the innocent.

A neighborhood near UTA has tremendous development potential, given what the university is doing next door.

Fort Worth police should demonstrate their solidarity in working to solve city budget woes by forfeiting or deferring a scheduled pay increase.

Sunday is the last day to veto, approve or step aside. Here are some education bills the governor should endorse.

Elsa Murano is out as president, but the system chancellor lost.

A July hearing on Obama’s nominee to the high court isn’t unreasonable.

Giving the FDA power to regulate tobacco products is a huge step toward reducing preventable deaths.

A special legislative session to finish vital state business should include expanding the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Although we can’t eradicate hatred, we must stand fast against bigoted fanaticism that erupts violently and harms other human beings.

Voters will decide runoffs in four Tarrant County cities and two school districts Saturday. It only takes a majority of one.

School boards and city councils usually bend over backward to give annual pay increases to their workers. Upcoming budgets will require painful contortions.

Fairness can mean that huge donations to judges bump them off cases. Now, let’s talk about getting money out of judicial elections.

A bill to assist homeowners now threatens public access.

Let’s review: In July 2004, Dallas Mayor Laura Miller didn’t want to help the Dallas Cowboys build a new stadium in her city. Other leaders couldn’t work up much enthusiasm for the idea, either.

Though the Texas Legislature left important work undone, it did accomplish an item of vital business — boosting legal aid for poor Texans.

Holding extreme beliefs isn’t a crime in this country. Acting on them with violence — or inciting others to do so — most certainly is.