Harris County Appoints Democrat Party Official to Head Elections

By Erin Anderson

Texas Democrat Party vice chair Chris Hollins replaces County Clerk Diane Trautman, who resigned last week amid mail-ballot controversies.

As Bars Prepare to Open Doors Again, Future Still Uncertain

By Brandon Waltens

The president of the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance shares his thoughts on the impact of coronavirus closures ahead of their phased reopening.

Blog: If We Can’t Predict the Weather, How Can We Predict the Chinese Coronavirus?

By Cary Cheshire

Thus far, every projected doom-and-gloom scenario that our “experts” have predicted will come to pass has not materialized.

Austin Health Official Recommends Cancelling All 2020 Large Events, Despite Unclear Forecasting

By Jacob Asmussen

Despite saying forecasting “beyond a month or two is very challenging," the local government official predicted an outlook through the end of December.

Ratcliffe Confirmed to Intelligence Post, Creating Vacant Congressional Seat

By Brandon Waltens

The confirmation came on a 49-44 party-line vote from the U.S. Senate on Thursday.

Higher Property Taxes for Dallas Taxpayers: School Districts

By Robert Montoya

School property tax bills still grew for most homeowners, despite state lawmakers passing tax “relief” in 2019.

Commentary: Democrats Claim to Empower Mothers Like Me … But Do They?

By Katrina Pierson

When it comes to women’s empowerment, the Democrats are all talk.

Questionable Development Deal for Democrat Senate Candidate’s Son Heading for a Vote

By Robert Montoya

City staff faced questions about why council members have had to fight for information, and Roddrick West struggled to answer certain questions about his own project.