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State Representatives Consider Allowing Phones at Polling Locations

Texas representatives have considered a measure in committee that would allow cell phones to be used throughout polling locations, except at actual voting booths. State law currently prohibits the use of cell phones and other wireless devices “within 100 feet” of a...

Two Places, No Body

Two competing sites in Israel testify to the most pivotal event in human history. Both are empty. These sites in Jerusalem vie for recognition as the location where Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, died, and buried. One is the historic Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a...

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Frisco Floats Controversial Performing Arts Center Bond

Frisco officials are asking voters to approve a $160 million bond to finance a controversial city-owned center for the arts. With interest, the bond would cost local property taxpayers $308 million, according to the city’s own estimates—92 percent more than the dollar...