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A New Congress is Sworn in, Proving That When Women Run, It Matters In this op-ed, Cecilia Silva, the Texas Program Manager for ReflectUS, a national coalition eliminating barriers for women to run for office, offers insight and guidance for any woman looking for a future in politics. By Cecilia Silva Tasos KatopodisGetty Images When I was a college sophomore at the University of Texas at Arlington, I decided to run for student senate. It wasn’t an easy decision. My financial situation was far less than stable — just a year earlier, I was homeless and on food stamps, moving from ...

Applications now available for 2021 ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’ scholarship contest The contest to award a total of $9,000 in scholarships to three winners in May Tags:  Every year about 362 million pieces of litter accumulate on Texas roads, and that’s why every year a special scholarship is available for Texas High School seniors to help make a difference in the Lone Star State. The contest recognizes students currently attending public, private or home school that are taking an active role in litter prevention in their school or community. Applicants need to plan to attend an accredi...