by Matt Stringer | Jan. 31, 2020 | Local
Earlier in January, candidates for Texas’ 11th Congressional District were asked a simple question at a forum hosted in Odessa by the Ector County Republican Party: “Did you vote in the 2018 General Election?” Three of the candidates answered they did not, and all...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Jan. 31, 2020 | Commentary, Life
If anyone knows the name “Chorazin” today, it is only because it is twice mentioned in the New Testament for Jesus’ famous “Woe to you” lines about the city. Not exactly what you want to be known for… As you might imagine, Chorazin fell off the map for almost...
by Matt Stringer | Jan. 30, 2020 | Local
The Midland school bond election captivated the state for months, with the narrow election results constantly alternating between failing and passing. In addition to the drama, the way that election officials handled the process outraged residents. During the first...
by 1836 Studios | Jan. 30, 2020 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Episode 122: Brandon Waltens and Robert Montoya give a rundown on a couple of stories making headlines this week. Texans for Fiscal Responsibility’s VP Cary Cheshire stops by to fill us in on endorsements for the upcoming March Republican primary. Bunni Pounds,...
by Cary Cheshire | Jan. 29, 2020 | Commentary
When incumbent Central Texas Republican Congressman Bill Flores announced he would not run for re-election, an organized group of his constituents knew voters would need to be informed and engaged if they were to elect a grassroots conservative to the seat in 2020....
by Brandon Waltens | Jan. 29, 2020 | State
Although disgraced Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen will not return for the next legislative session, a recently filed campaign finance report sheds light on who in the Austin crony class supported his unethical behavior until the very end. After an audio recording...
by Erin Anderson | Jan. 29, 2020 | Local
Three GOP primary candidates competing for the 401st District Court in Collin County fielded questions Monday night—three weeks before the start of early voting—hoping to win voters’ support at a forum hosted by the Republican Club at Heritage Ranch. Local attorneys...
by Brandon Waltens | Jan. 29, 2020 | Federal, Uncategorized
In what may ultimately be one of the hottest primary challenges against a congressional incumbent in the country, a new television ad is on the airwaves, blasting Congresswoman Kay Granger for being out of step with the conservative values of her district. The...
by Erin Anderson | Jan. 29, 2020 | Local
Turnout in Tuesday’s Texas House District 100 election to replace now-Mayor Eric Johnson was dismal even by Dallas standards. Fewer than 2,500 of nearly 87,000 voters in the district participated in the special runoff election—just a 2.9 percent turnout. Lorraine...
by Reagan Reed | Jan. 28, 2020 | State, Uncategorized
Democrats’ dreams of turning Texas blue have suffered a severe setback in a special election runoff for the Texas House District 28 seat in Fort Bend County. With all votes counted, Republican Gary Gates has soundly defeated Democrat Eliz Markowitz by 17,457 to...
by Reagan Reed | Jan. 28, 2020 | Local
As candidate signs begin to pop up across the landscape and mailboxes are flooded with political literature, it is obvious that an election is in full swing. What is often less well-known is where the candidates’ money is coming from and why. Civil engineering...
by Tony McDonald | Jan. 28, 2020 | State
This week, Texans for Courageous Courts released its first round of endorsements for the 2020 election, supporting Gina Parker for Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 3; James Lombardino for First Court of Appeals, Place 5; George Flint for the 401st District Court of...
by Robert Montoya | Jan. 28, 2020 | Local
More than a quarter of a million in taxpayer funds was doled out last year to the unqualified son of a congresswoman to oversee a controversial public works project. The Panther Island redevelopment scheme remains stuck in its design phase after 13 years and $383...
by Robert Montoya | Jan. 27, 2020 | Local
An open records request has revealed a major marketing corporation as being the link between vendors and local governments involved in a “use less water” ad campaign—funded by North Texas taxpayers—that’s been covered up by the Tarrant Regional Water District....
by Erin Anderson | Jan. 27, 2020 | State
Texans demanding more action to tackle voter fraud gained a new ally last week: the state’s top policy institute. On Friday, Texas Public Policy Foundation announced it is launching an initiative to combat election fraud in 2020. The news came on the final day of the...
by Matt Rinaldi | Jan. 27, 2020 | Commentary, State
None of our rights, including the right to bear arms, are subject to the whims of politicians, polls, or even an electoral majority. This was the message sent by 22,000 individuals who descended upon Richmond, Virginia, last week to protest a series of gun-control...
by Ross Kecseg | Jan. 27, 2020 | Commentary
Extreme global poverty has declined 75 percent since 1990. Despite this amazing progress, 92 percent of Americans surveyed believe global poverty has either stayed the same or increased. Americans are not alone in their ignorance; 92 percent of Germans are also...
by Cary Cheshire | Jan. 27, 2020 | Federal
Momentum continues to build for conservative candidate Chris Ekstrom as he campaigns across North Texas and the panhandle to represent the 13th Congressional District in Congress. On Thursday, Ekstrom secured another strong endorsement—that of House Freedom Caucus...
by Erin Anderson | Jan. 24, 2020 | Local
With early voting just weeks away, Collin County voters vetted two candidates vying to represent them on the commissioners court. Collin County Precinct 3 Commissioner Darrell Hale and his Republican primary challenger Steve Terrell fielded questions Monday night at a...
by Julie McCarty | Jan. 24, 2020 | Local
The following is an email sent from conservative activist Julie McCarty to members of True Texas Project on January 24, 2020. Friends and fellow patriots, I was reprimanded by one of those establishment types for letting loose on our county judge and...
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