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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.

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How Much Power Does Your School Board Hold?

2026/02/05

School board meetings have become battlegrounds—but most parents still have no idea how much power these elected officials actually hold over their kids' education.

What is the “Right Size" for Government?

2026/01/29

Texas local governments come in all sizes, but is there a "right" size?

Do You Live Under an Invisible Government?

2026/01/22

Some jurisdictions are so small they fly under the radar, but these invisible governments shouldn't go without accountability.

People Need More Access to Their Local Officials, Not Less

2026/01/15

What happens in communities where people’s access to their officials, whether through network or time constraints, is limited? Who upholds accountability?

What Happens When Even Local Trust Fails?

2026/01/08

We’re used to not trusting talking heads and distant politicians, but what happens when it's our neighbors we start to question?

Is Your City Hiding Debt Behind a Glossy Budget?

2025/12/18

Every year, cities release polished budget presentations full of promises, but the real financial story is hidden in a boring document most citizens never read.

Is Your City Council Secretly Blocking Market Rate Housing?

2025/12/11

The Texas legislature has recently passed bills aimed at lowering housing costs through deregulation, but local municipalities are fighting back. Learn how these bureaucratic hurdles are being used to kill new developments and keep rent prices high in your backyard.

Can Friday Night Lights Save a Dying Town?

2025/12/04

In rural Texas, where high school enrollments have plummeted below 104 students, the 11-man game has been replaced by 6-man football. Is this beloved tradition a sign of resilience, or merely a symptom of inevitable demographic and economic decline in rural America?

Do You Know Who Serves You?

2025/11/27

Boards and commissions are stacked with insiders whose names you should know, but you should be paying attention to what they're doing.

What Happens When Citizens are Tired of Their City Selling Their Property?

2025/11/20

Bee Cave residents fought back and told their city that if they want to make land deals, they must first ask voters. Will it work?

Is Microtransit Mission Creep Happening Near You?

2025/11/13

Across the state, microtransit firms are popping up, replacing fixed bus networks, but they might not be all they are made out to be.

Who is Really in Charge of Local Issues?

2025/11/06

Is local government or local governance running your town? The difference matters, and you should know why.

Where is Local Government Filling the Gap?

2025/10/30

When the federal government shuts down, local government keeps going. Why is that?

Public-Private Partnerships, Innovation, or Growing Problem?

2025/10/23

P3s are popular across the state and are billed as innovative solutions to public projects, but do they cause more harm than good?

Local Governments and AI

2025/10/16

Local governments are increasingly using AI to support their work, but as with any tool, it's only as good as its user. So, should citizens be concerned?