Oct 21, 2025 | Executive Director's Blog
During these often troubling and divisive times, I find myself looking for hope, optimism, and positivity each day. Don’t get me wrong, I keep up with everything going on in the world. That is my obligation as a citizen, and it’s a critical part of my job. But...
Aug 25, 2025 | Executive Director's Blog
The Central Texas floods on July 4 were a terrible tragedy — the loss of so many lives, the grief of families and friends, the sorrow in our communities. The most profound losses, of course, were the children. They had been looking forward to attending their beloved...
Jul 8, 2025 | Executive Director's Blog
Dear TASA members and partners, The devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River on July 4 that resulted in the heartbreaking loss of so many lives, including those of young children, have people here in Texas and around the world mourning alongside the families and...
May 7, 2025 | Executive Director's Blog
I have been influenced by some pretty remarkable women in my personal and professional life. As the only boy in a blended family that included five girls, and as the father of two daughters and uncle to two nieces, the amazing women in my family have made a huge...
Mar 3, 2025 | Executive Director's Blog
Two of the biggest needs that humans have are to be part of a community and to be engaged in something bigger than themselves. For those who attended the 2025 TASA Midwinter Conference, my hope is that you got to feel both in a big way. At the conference in January, a...
Nov 11, 2024 | Executive Director's Blog
Texans should take great pride in the Texas Capitol building and grounds. It is a stunning building — 11.64 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol, and it is a monument to democracy. Any citizen can enter the building, take a tour, participate in a hearing, visit a...
