by Mark Pulliam | Jun. 5, 2019 | Commentary, Local
During the 1970s, Austin—the state capital and home to the flagship campus of the University of Texas—was an affordable haven for the state’s assorted hippies, aspiring musicians, and itinerant bohemians. The city’s motto was “Keep Austin Weird,” a conscious departure...
by Robert Montoya | Jun. 5, 2019 | Local
Fort Worth has joined a number of cities across the DFW Metroplex in shutting down their red-light cameras, and the city’s head administrator isn’t happy about it. On June 4, the city of Fort Worth released a statement announcing that it “has terminated its Automated...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 5, 2019 | Sports
Magnolia High graduate Jaxx Groshans has become the latest ex-Bulldog to hear his name called in the Major League Baseball draft.The reigning World Series champion Boston Red Sox nabbed the 6-foot, 209-pound Groshans with the 167th overall pick in the fifth round of...
by Robert Montoya | Jun. 4, 2019 | Local
Fort Worth has denied pay for Firefighter Captain Keven Teague—who died of pancreatic cancer—and the decision has angered the local firefighters union. “The Fort Worth Professional Fire Fighters Association-IAFF Local 440 is disappointed to learn of the City of Fort...
by Fran Rhodes | Jun. 4, 2019 | Commentary
So, the 86th Legislative Session is over. What now? I’m glad you asked! Because I have some suggestions: First: Most of the House representatives are going to be holding townhalls in their districts over the coming weeks. State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R–Keller) has...
by Brandon Waltens | Jun. 4, 2019 | State
In the final moments of the 86th Legislative Session in Austin, a bill extending the life of the State Board of Plumbing Examiners was killed in the Texas House, thus resulting in the end of licensed plumbing in Texas and one of the biggest accidental victories in...
by Robert Montoya | Jun. 3, 2019 | Local
New information has revealed an additional $3,221.80 that taxpayers in the Tarrant Regional Water District were billed for boxes of goodies given away at elementary schools—and four of the schools are outside the district. Previously, Texas Scorecard learned that...
by Jacob Asmussen | Jun. 3, 2019 | Local
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently opened an investigation into San Antonio because of their recent discrimination against a popular fast food restaurant—now he’s suing the city. In a press release Monday, Paxton stated he filed a petition in court against the...
by Robert Montoya | Jun. 3, 2019 | Commentary
As Republicans in the Texas Legislature celebrate their “accomplishments” this session, a wave of populist anger is rising toward them from disappointed grassroots activists. The western world, with a few exceptions, seems to be in an era where political parties...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 3, 2019 | Sports
Junior Zane Wilkinson plays for the University of Texas at Tyler baseball team.The 6-foot-1, 185-pound outfielder hails from Keller, Texas, where he played for three seasons with the Keller High School Indians. Maxpreps.com reports that Wilkinson ranked seventh in the...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 1, 2019 | Sports
Argyle baseball coach Ricky Griffin and his history-making Eagles’ feel that knowing what to expect could be a game-changer in their run for more glory.“It’s an advantage having the experience,” Griffin told Texas Scorecard. “There are other schools that have also...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 1, 2019 | Sports
Buffs pitcher Braden Baker honed his game at Canyon High School and Cisco College before landing as a sports and exercise science major at West Texas A&M.His performance for the Canyon Eagles under coach John Doan was instrumental in driving the school’s 21-8...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 1, 2019 | Sports
As a softball pitcher for the Austin Peay Governors, senior Kelly Mardones brings a broad background earned at Creighton University and Tyler Junior College.At Sanger High School under coach Jae McMinn, Mardones was selected as All-District Pitcher of the Year three...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 1, 2019 | Sports
Infielder Eva Scott with the Alcorn State University softball team is splitting her time between academics and athletics.A general studies major and native of Burleson, Texas, Scott made her Alcorn debut in 2019 after freshman and sophomore stops at Southern...
by Owen Stroud | Jun. 1, 2019 | Sports
Outfielder Donelle Johnson has had three strong seasons with the Abilene Christian University softball team.Her honors with the Wildcats include being named a Third Team All-Southland Conference Outfielder, twice named to the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor...
by Jacob Asmussen | May. 31, 2019 | Local
Energy prices are surging again for Georgetown citizens, thanks to a foolish gamble by their city officials. Starting in June, the average Georgetown resident will pay $6 more per month on their energy bill, a number that will actually rise closer to $10 in the...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | May. 31, 2019 | Commentary, Life
A little over a year ago I made my first visit to Tel Megiddo in northern Israel. It’s an ancient city sitting at the natural crossroads of the ancient world. As one long enamored with archeology, I could have stayed for days – and I cannot wait to return for our...
by Reagan Reed | May. 30, 2019 | Local
Drivers can now use the flyovers at the SH 242 exit north of The Woodlands for free after Montgomery County Commissioners Court voted unanimously this week to remove the tolls. The vote is the culmination of a year-and-a-half-long battle waged by conservative...
by Mike Openshaw | May. 30, 2019 | Commentary
How was the 86th Texas Legislative Session? Well, if you talk to legislators themselves, it was the best ever. That is based on how they feel more than anything else. There was far more “cooperation” and “unity” than before; everybody was nicer to each other...
by Mark Pulliam | May. 30, 2019 | Commentary, Local
An abridged version of this essay appeared in City Journal on May 15, 2019. Big cities across the U.S. increasingly sacrifice public safety for political correctness, catering to left-leaning critics by hamstringing law enforcement. In Los Angeles, San Francisco, and...
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