by Cary Cheshire | Apr. 14, 2020 | State
Despite Gov. Greg Abbott continuing to refuse to put forth a plan to return to normalcy or communicate something of the sort to citizens, one lawmaker is pressuring him to do so and putting forward his own proposals. On Monday, State Rep. Matt Krause (R-Fort Worth)...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 13, 2020 | Local
UPDATED April 14 to include task force members. As cases of the Chinese coronavirus start to level off locally, Collin County’s top elected official is preparing to help residents recover from the economic impact of the public health disaster. County Judge Chris Hill...
by Tony Tinderholt | Apr. 13, 2020 | Commentary, State
The current Texas budget operates on the assumption that oil will be sold in the $50-60+ range per barrel through next year. Today, oil prices are hovering in the mid-20s and even hit a low of $19 per barrel briefly last week. Though there is crossover, the oil and...
by Robert Montoya | Apr. 13, 2020 | Local
UPDATE 4/13/20 7:04 PM: “My background in the military tells you that in times of crisis, you need one leader that’s going to be the voice of the organization. Betsy’s been great in leading the city and being the voice of the city, for the 6800...
by Cary Cheshire | Apr. 13, 2020 | State
As the Chinese coronavirus and governmental responses to it decimate the state’s economy, Texans are looking for leadership from their chief elected official to chart a course through the crisis and back to normalcy. So far, they’re not getting it. At a press...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 13, 2020 | Federal
For nearly the past month, the nation’s economy has been at a standstill as a result of the government response to mitigate the Chinese coronavirus. Now a group of businessmen and national leaders are asking President Donald Trump to get the country back to work....
by Rachel Bovard | Apr. 13, 2020 | Commentary
As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, China has become infamous for its role in allowing the virus to spread. From misleading the World Health Organization about the virus’s contagious elements, restricting the access of global investigators to infected...
by Roger Taylor | Apr. 13, 2020 | Commentary
Michael Quinn Sullivan, CEO of Empower Texans, asked a “quirky” question: If you were offered 2 free tickets today to fly anywhere in the United States, would you take them? The caveat, of course, is that you must use them immediately. My answer: I would...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 10, 2020 | Commentary
On March 31, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced an executive order requiring all Texans to “minimize in-person contact” through April 30, except to provide or obtain “essential services.” Abbott’s statewide order, which...
by Jacob Asmussen | Apr. 10, 2020 | Life
If you’re a parent who’s suddenly become your child’s full-time school teacher, principal, and administrator because of the coronavirus, your SOS has been heard—a free new website has you all covered. In late March, nonprofit Texas Home School Coalition launched...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Apr. 10, 2020 | Commentary, Life
Two competing sites in Israel testify to the most pivotal event in human history. These sites vie for recognition as the location where Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, died, and was buried. One is the historic Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a shrine of Christianity...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 9, 2020 | State, Uncategorized
Golf isn’t mentioned in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s coronavirus emergency order requiring all Texans to “minimize in-person contact” except to provide or obtain “essential” services. Many interpreted the directive, in effect April 2-30, as allowing golf courses to...
by David Vasquez | Apr. 9, 2020 | Local
In early April, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order identifying church services as “essential.” Abbott urged religious leaders to conduct their services remotely via livestreaming or prerecorded services, but he did permit in-person services. However,...
by Cary Cheshire | Apr. 9, 2020 | State
Across the state of Texas, and the entire world, everyday life has been disrupted by the Chinese coronavirus and government efforts to contain it. It was roughly one month ago that the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was canceled in an effort to mitigate the spread...
by Cary Cheshire | Apr. 9, 2020 | State
With the Chinese coronavirus pandemic and governmental restrictions both impeding economic activity statewide, a number of lawmakers are already demanding that the projected shortfalls in revenue will have to be made up for with corresponding budget cuts. The latest...
by Erin Anderson | Apr. 9, 2020 | Local
Despite a statewide directive from the governor of Texas designating church services as “essential” and subject to the same safety guidelines as similar activities, Dallas County’s top elected official issued an emergency order prohibiting in-person worship due to the...
by 1836 Studios | Apr. 9, 2020 | Texas Scorecard Video
Rachel Malone, Texas Director of Gun Owners of America, drops in to discuss gun rights in the time of coronavirus and the success people have seen in pushing back. Also on this episode: Matthew 26:14-16 — Sinful zealotry, verses the zealotry God calls to. Your gun...
by Brandon Waltens | Apr. 9, 2020 | Local
As the government has continuously ramped up social distancing restrictions in order to combat the Chinese coronavirus, much attention has been placed on elected officials at the federal and state level. But what about local officials? Specifically, the ones who have...
by Julie McCarty | Apr. 9, 2020 | Local
Dear Judge Whitley and Tarrant County Commissioners, During this difficult time, you have all been faced with difficult decisions. We are all praying for you and our other state and national leaders, that you and your advisors will have wisdom to make the best...
by Robert Montoya | Apr. 9, 2020 | Local
UPDATE 4/9/20 7:24 PM: County Judge Glen Whitley—spokesperson for the Tarrant Commissioners Court—deleted his previous message claiming to prohibit in-person worship through April 30, a statement that did not match the court’s order. He released an edited video...
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