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Austin: Get Caught Without a Mask, Be Fined $2,000

As countless Austinites struggle because of government officials’ shutdowns, local officials are now targeting them with fines and lawsuits.

By Jacob Asmussen | 19 hours ago

Amarillo May Order Surprise City Charter Amendment Election

The potential charter election could amend city council term lengths, term limits, and compensation for elected officials.

By Thomas Warren | 19 hours ago

Exclusive: President Trump to Participate in Tele-Town Hall With Congressional Candidate Ronny Jackson

Trump and Jackson will discuss issues on the minds of voters in the 13th Congressional District during a tele-town hall on Monday.

By Thomas Warren | 21 hours ago

State Officials Say Texas Coronavirus Counts Exclude ‘Probable’ Cases

Texas is tracking “probable” coronavirus cases but is not including those counts in the total number of “confirmed” cases the state reports to the public, according to state and local officials.

By Erin Anderson | 22 hours ago

Friday Roundup: July 10, 2020

This week Jacob Asmussen and Matt Stringer drop by to discuss the latest from around the state.

By 1836 Studios | 24 hours ago

JoAnn Fleming: Abbott Should Immediately Call a Special Session

“Tell your legislator to wear a spiffy elephant mask or a purple mask that some of them love to sport around. Just get to work!”

By Brandon Waltens | 2 days ago

Conservative Clashes with Tax Hikers in Race for Central Texas Senate Seat

A crowded field of six candidates is vying to control an important Austin-area state senate seat.

By Jacob Asmussen

Texas GOP Sues Houston Mayor Over Convention Cancellation

The RPT convention is one of the world's largest political events, with thousands of delegates expected to attend.

By Brandon Waltens

Momentum Building as More County GOPs Formally Censure Abbott

While Montgomery County is not the first to pass a resolution censuring Abbott, they are by far the largest.

By Brandon Waltens

Democrat Congressional Campaign Takes Loan Meant for Struggling Small Businesses

“Mann taking this loan is a slap in the face to all those struggling during this pandemic.”

By Jacob Asmussen

Democrats Declare War on Conservatives at University of North Texas

By Robert Montoya

An extreme-left coalition on campus is actively threatening, harassing, and petitioning to ban a conservative student organization at University of North Texas.

Trump Jr. Blasts Winegarner for Lobbying Against Trump Agenda

By Thomas Warren

President Trump's son promotes 13th Congressional District candidate Ronny Jackson, reminds voters of opponent’s record as a lobbyist.

State Orders Public Schools to Reopen, Masks Required

By Brandon Waltens

Students over the age of 10 will be required to wear masks, in accordance with the executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Citizens Push Waxahachie to Delay Tax Hike Vote

By Erin Anderson

Residents struggling to cope with the coronavirus shutdowns say city officials should be cutting spending and lowering property taxes.

2020 Texas GOP Vice Chairman Candidates in Their Own Words

By Texas Scorecard Staff

Two candidates for vice chair of the Texas GOP share their answers to our questionnaire.

Houston Mayor Cancels Texas GOP Convention

By Brandon Waltens

“Where there are provisions that would ... allow us to cancel this convention, we will exercise those provisions.”

Austin Council Could Sue ‘Noncompliant’ Businesses, Label Them ‘Nuisances’

By Jacob Asmussen

Disobey the city’s potential new list of coronavirus rules, and you could be sued.

Second Texas County GOP Votes to Censure Abbott

By Matt Stringer

Harrison County Republicans joined Ector County in passing a censure resolution against Gov. Abbott, and more counties reportedly have resolutions in the works.

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