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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.

October 22, 2026

Different Jobs, Different Budget Calendars, Different Accounting—Who’s Right?

Harris County’s own budget reports a nine-figure deficit for the second straight year, raising a question: Can recurring revenue cover ongoing costs...
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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...
Can Government Combat Loneliness?
Can Government Combat Loneliness?
June 4, 2026
If loneliness kills as many men as smoking, why isn’t a single Texas county treating it like the public health emergency it is?
What Happens When Cities Leave their Regional Transit Authorities?
What Happens When Cities Leave their Regional Transit Authorities?
May 28, 2026
Highland Park has left DART—the first city to do so in 37 years. Might this start a trend?
Every Major Texas City Is Broke, Why?
Every Major Texas City Is Broke, Why?
May 21, 2026
Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington — all running deficits at the same time. What’s breaking Texas city...
$6.2 Billion, Decided by 8 Percent
$6.2 Billion, Decided by 8 Percent
May 14, 2026
Texas just approved the largest school bond in state history and barely anyone showed up to vote. What does it mean when billions ride on...
Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Houses?
Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Houses?
May 7, 2026
There are thousands of rental homes Texans will never own—because corporations do. And a new $4 billion deal is set to add even more to their...
$174 Billion and Counting: Texas Got the Water Bill It Spent 50 Years Ignoring
$174 Billion and Counting: Texas Got the Water Bill It Spent 50 Years Ignoring
April 30, 2026
Texas just learned it needs $174 billion to keep the water running, more than double what it projected four years ago. Corpus Christi may run dry by...
The County Judge Might Have More Power Than You Think
The County Judge Might Have More Power Than You Think
April 23, 2026
Your county judge can order you to evacuate, override your mayor, commandeer your property, and govern by executive order — all without a single vote...