Wade Goodwyn appears in the following:
Texas Politicians And Businesses Feud Over Medicaid Expansion
Friday, May 29, 2015
Texas has turned down federal funds to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Hospitals and some business owners want the money, but it's a tough sell in Republican-dominated state politics.
Texas Loses Billions To Treat The Poor By Not Expanding Medicaid, Advocates Say
Friday, May 29, 2015
When the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government could not compel states to expand Medicaid programs, many Southern and Midwestern states opted out. One quarter of the uninsured live in Texas.
New Texas Law Makes Local Fracking Bans Illegal
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Legislation was signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott after the city of Denton voted to restrict fracking. Denton officials say oil companies should not wield more power than citizens.
Texas Sen. Doesn't Want Clergy 'Coerced' Into Officiating Same-Sex Marriages
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
In Texas, state legislators are considering a number of bills disapproving of same-sex marriage. They are also learning some lessons from the "religious freedom" controversy in Indiana.
Texas Police Were Warned About Gunmen At Muhammad Cartoon Event — And They Weren't
Monday, May 11, 2015
In the May 3 "Draw Muhammad" attack in Garland, Texas, there were some loose ends that got cleared up Monday by local police chief Mitch Bates. Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi from Phoenix were killed by Garland police officers after the two men drove from Arizona and opened fire at ...
About That Texas Takeover...
Friday, May 08, 2015
The latest conspiracy theory that an upcoming military exercise in Texas is cover for a military takeover is now part of political debate. How should journalists cover crazy?
Texas Governor Backtracks After Pentagon Denies Takeover Plot
Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas State Guard to monitor U.S. military training exercises scheduled for his state. Some had feared the government was preparing to impose martial law in Texas.
Texas Shooting Sheds Light On Murkiness Between Free, Hate Speech
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
The organizers of Sunday's contest for cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad specifically chose Garland, Texas, for their event. The Curtis Culwell Center also hosted a Muslim group's meeting in January.
FBI Searches Phoenix Home Connected To Garland, Texas, Gunman
Monday, May 04, 2015
Investigators are trying to learn more about the two men shot and killed Sunday night in Garland, Texas, outside an event featuring a contest for cartoons of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad.
Police Near Dallas Kill 2 Armed Men At Muhammad Cartoon Contest
Monday, May 04, 2015
Two men were shot and killed on Sunday after they open fired outside an event featuring a contest to draw cartoons of the prophet Muhammad near Dallas. A security guard was shot during the attack.
Texas Governor Deploys State Guard To Stave Off Obama Takeover
Saturday, May 02, 2015
Since General Sam Houston executed his famous retreat to glory to defeat the superior forces of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Texas has been ground zero for military training. We have so many military bases in the Lone Star State we could practically attack Russia.
So when rookie Texas ...
Jean Nidetch, Founder Of Weight Watchers, Dies At 91
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Jean Nidetch, the founder of Weight Watchers, has died. Nidetch started the program in 1963 after successfully losing weight with diet advice from a local health clinic. She and her p...
CDC: Blue Bell Listeria Outbreak Started In 2010
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Texas ice cream maker Blue Bell Creameries has recalled all its products over Listeria concerns. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the outbreak has been going on for five years.
Fort Hood Casualties To Receive Purple Heart In Friday's Ceremony
Friday, April 10, 2015
The Army will award Purple Hearts to those killed and wounded during the 2009 attack at Fort Hood. The wounded civilians and the families of those who died will receive the Defense of Freedom Medal.
Amid Rising Concern About Addiction, Universities Focus On Recovery
Sunday, March 15, 2015
The Center for Students in Recovery at the University of Texas is one of a small but growing number of programs catering to former addicts at U.S. colleges and universities.
Ex-Marine Found Guilty In 'American Sniper' Murder Trial
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
A Texas jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict in the murder trial of Eddie Ray Routh, the ex-Marine charged with killing former U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, author of American Sniper.
Sniper Trial Could Be In Jury's Hands Soon
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Eddie Ray Routh has been charged with killing former Navy Seal Chris Kyle, the subject of the film American Sniper, and another man. Routh has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity
One Night Only: The Streets Meet The Opera House
Monday, February 16, 2015
The Dallas Street Choir recently performed to a sold-out house. The group, comprised of homeless people, sang with renowned mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade.
'American Sniper' Trial Opens In Texas
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Wade Gooydwn has a wrap-up of Wednesday's opening arguments in the trial of Eddie Ray Routh, a former Marine accused of killing Navy Seal Chris Kyle. Kyle is the subject of the film American Sniper.
Proceedings Underway In 'American Sniper' Trial
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Opening statements are being heard Wednesday in the trial of Eddie Ray Routh, a former Marine accused of killing Navy Seal Chris Kyle. Kyle is the subject of the movie American Sniper.
