Alain Stephens | The Trace
Investigative ReporterAlain is now a reporter at The Trace.
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From Texas Standard:The Texas Legislature has discussed the idea of raising the age of criminal responsibility during the two most recent sessions. It’s a…
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From Texas Standard:Irma and Harvey delivered a one-two punch to two major airline hubs: Houston and Miami. We've heard a lot about the electrical grid,…
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From Texas Standard:It’s been more than two years since one of the deadliest criminal shootouts in American history. But the bloody clash involving…
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From Texas StandardThe North American Free Trade Agreement went into effect January 1, 1994 The pact was created to bolster trading of commodities between…
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From Texas Standard:There has been a growing public debate over President Donald Trump's plans to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, but many…
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From Texas Standard:The saying, you’re only as good as your equipment, has serious implications for first responders. A faulty service weapon can mean the…
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From Texas Standard:A new study has opened fire against the commonly held belief – particularly in Texas – that carrying guns can reduce violent crime.…
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From Texas Standard:A controversial proposal to bring American troops home from Afghanistan, replacing them with contractors, wouldn’t involve private…
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From Texas Standard:A type of synthetic marijuana that is undetectable on standard drug tests is quickly becoming the most popular form of contraband in…
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From Texas Standard:There are a lot of labels in the world of politics. There are Republicans and Democrats, liberals and conservatives and even…