by Erin Anderson | Jun. 7, 2019 | Local
Plano residents are taking notice of important local elections, turning out to vote early in the city’s hotly contested runoff races in high numbers that actually outpaced early voting totals in the regular May municipal elections. From May 28 through June 4, 15,373...
by Robert Montoya | Jun. 7, 2019 | Local
Yesterday, the 2019 Fiscal Responsibility Index was released and the performance of Denton County’s elected representatives was mostly disappointing. The elected representative who voted the least responsibly with your tax dollars was Democrat State Rep. Michelle...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 7, 2019 | Sports
The TAV Houston Volleyball Club continues to fulfill its promise of helping young players further their careers to the collegiate level in 2019 with a pair of products making the leap.Kenzie Arent had just graduated salutatorian from Oak Ridge High while Nena Mbonu...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 7, 2019 | Sports
Lexi D’Abrosca made history becoming the first Texas Woman’s University student-athlete to be named student regent.D’Abrosca is a midfielder for TWU was named regent after Governer Greg Abbot selected her to serve as the student representation on the...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 7, 2019 | Sports
The Wharton County Junior College volleyball team had five players named to the Region XIV All-Conference teams.Middle blocker Madison Taylor, libero Mariah Shaw, and freshman right hand hitter Shay Mitchell were selected to the All-Conference First Team, while...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 7, 2019 | Sports
Lacy Gregory was named to the National Fast pitch Coaches Association All-Region Team after helping UNT conquer their first conference USA Co-Championship.“It’s an honor to be recognized by the NFCA,” Gregory told reporters. “I’m thankful for my coaches...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 7, 2019 | Sports
Daisy Osakue received her consecutive championship crown as conference officials named her Lone Star Conference Female Field Athlete of the Year.The honors were announced on Friday following a vote of the league’s head coaches. She opened the season returning as the...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 7, 2019 | Sports
Southern Methodist University senior guard Jarrey Foster was announced by a committee as a NABC Good Works Nominee.The award spotlights men’s college basketball players that have shown outstanding community service ability. The Houston native has a generous...
by Cary Cheshire | Jun. 6, 2019 | Commentary
Now that the Texas Legislature has adjourned sine die, we’re excited to present the 2019 Fiscal Responsibility Index! This year the Index was more exhaustive than ever—including 170 votes in the House and 149 votes in the Texas Senate. Every issue and vote included on...
by Reagan Reed | Jun. 6, 2019 | Local, Uncategorized
Voters in northern Montgomery County are gearing up for a hotly contested commissioner race in 2020 with the announcement of veteran and nonprofit owner Billy Graff’s candidacy for Precinct 1 Commissioner. Graff joins local businessman Robert Walker in the...
by 1836 Studios | Jun. 6, 2019 | Texas Scorecard Video
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility’s VP Cary Cheshire breaks down this year’s Fiscal Responsibility Index! Cary discusses the results of the 86th Texas Legislature, the votes included, and the heroes and villains in both chambers. Texas Scorecard’s Brandon Waltens...
by Brandon Waltens | Jun. 6, 2019 | State
On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law controversial school safety and mental health legislation, despite vocal objections from conservative activists across the state. Among the bills signed by Abbott at Thursday’s bill signing event was Senate Bill 11....
by Matt Stringer | Jun. 6, 2019 | Local
Trust and transparency headline the issues for newly declared mayoral candidate Jenny Cudd, who entered the race this past week with a campaign kick-off at Brew Street Bakery in Midland. Cudd, the owner of Becky’s Flower Shop, spoke about the issues that motivated her...
by Jim Ellis | Jun. 6, 2019 | Commentary, Federal, State
Quinnipiac University released their latest Texas poll (5/29-6/4; 1,159 TX registered voters) and it finds former Vice President Joe Biden doing well in opponents Beto O’Rourke and Joaquin Castro’s home state. According to the results, Mr. Biden heads the Lone Star...
by Frank Francone | Jun. 6, 2019 | Commentary, Local
Information in this commentary has been updated since it was originally published. In March 2018, Amrock Inc., a provider of title insurance, property valuations, and settlement services, completed a seven-week jury trial, in Bexar County Texas, confident of victory....
by 1836 Studios | Jun. 6, 2019 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Episode 88: Cary Cheshire and Brandon Waltens drop by to discuss news surrounding the state capitol. Austin Bureau Chief Jacob Asmussen discusses more shenanigans from the city of Austin. Transparency Texas’ Tracy Marshall is back to discuss the myths of money...
by Robert Montoya | Jun. 6, 2019 | Local
Drivers in North Texas who use the toll roads will start paying an even higher price. The North Texas Tollway Authority announced that they will raise the toll rates on July 1 by 1-19 cents per mile for those with a TollTag, and roughly 50 percent more for those who...
by Jacob Asmussen | Jun. 5, 2019 | Local
San Antonio citizens have an important decision on Saturday: Will they vote to bring themselves even higher taxes and more discrimination? On June 8, over a month after the original election, the Alamo City will finally choose a mayor—either city council member Greg...
by Erin Anderson | Jun. 5, 2019 | Local
One of the perpetrators behind a nasty political smear campaign was forced to issue a public retraction and apology to a candidate he defamed, but the source of money that funded his attacks remains unknown. As part of a settlement in the defamation lawsuit filed...
by Sheila Page, DO | Jun. 5, 2019 | Commentary, State
Proverbs 31 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, It is not for kings to drink wine, Nor for princes intoxicating drink; Lest they drink and forget the law, And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. Give strong drink to him who is perishing, And wine to those who are...
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