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Charles Blain focuses on the issues impacting urban and suburban communities now that will shape the future of Texas for years to come. Texas Tomorrow, a show dedicated to covering the issues important to families living in the fastest growing parts of Texas.

September 10, 2026

What Happens When the City Sells its Land to Pay the Bills?

Texas local governments must balance their budgets. Some do it with land sales, rainy-day money, utility transfers, and other dollars that may not be...
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Four School Tax Votes, Nearly $1.5 Billion in Bonds, One Metro area Under Pressure?
Four School Tax Votes, Nearly $1.5 Billion in Bonds, One Metro area Under Pressure?
September 3, 2026
Four San Antonio-area school districts are asking voters for more operating money this November. What happens if either side of the ballot fails?
What Does Government Accountability Look Like When it Actually Works?
What Does Government Accountability Look Like When it Actually Works?
August 27, 2026
  Harris County’s appraisal district acknowledged a control failure and promised corrections; the next test is whether the public can verify the...
Who’s Responsible When Government AI Gives the Wrong Answer?
Who’s Responsible When Government AI Gives the Wrong Answer?
August 20, 2026
  If human reviewers fade away and government work product is AI-produced, who will be held responsible for when things go wrong?
When do Local Governments Decide What You Vote On in November?
When do Local Governments Decide What You Vote On in November?
August 13, 2026
  Most voters will not see their November local ballot until October. But cities, counties, school districts, and special districts are making...
Did a Judge Just Kill Race-based Contracting?
Did a Judge Just Kill Race-based Contracting?
July 30, 2026
  Houston awarded $579 million to certified minority-, women-, and small-business contractors last year. Now, a federal judge has blocked the...
When the Data Gets it Wrong, Who Pays the Price?
When the Data Gets it Wrong, Who Pays the Price?
July 23, 2026
A private company built a 100,000-camera surveillance grid, wired it so federal authorities can access it, and operated it for more than a year...
The Hidden Cost of Rising Home Prices
The Hidden Cost of Rising Home Prices
July 16, 2026
Texas home prices are still climbing in some of the state’s most expensive communities; can the property‑tax system keep up without shifting costs...
San Antonio’s 33-Year Tax Streak Is About to End — And Every Texas City Should Be Watching
San Antonio’s 33-Year Tax Streak Is About to End — And Every Texas City Should Be Watching
July 9, 2026
San Antonio hasn’t raised its property tax rate in 33 years. But with a $172 million deficit looming, a September 17 council vote ahead, and...
They Got Caught. Now What?
They Got Caught. Now What?
July 2, 2026
The homestead exemption investigation is producing results. The Harris County Appraisal District is reviewing 19 Doors Holdings properties, and...
Who Pays for Property Tax Fraud?
Who Pays for Property Tax Fraud?
June 25, 2026
Across the state, property owners are claiming ineligible exemptions, but who covers the cost?
Who Has the Power to Handle Data Farms?
Who Has the Power to Handle Data Farms?
June 18, 2026
With no zoning powers, counties are coming up with unique ways to stop emerging data centers. Will they work?
Corpus Christi’s Cost of Indecision
Corpus Christi’s Cost of Indecision
June 11, 2026
Texas’ eighth-largest city is on track to become one of the first major U.S. cities to run short of water — and it just spent 15 hours deciding...