Addie Hovland

Addie Hovland

Addie Hovland is a journalist for Texas Scorecard. She hails from South Dakota and is passionate about spreading truth.
Texas Association of School Boards Summer Training Expands Influence on Trustees

Texas Association of School Boards Summer Training Expands Influence on Trustees

June 17, 2026
The institute provides trustees with required training and strengthens the taxpayer-funded lobbying organization’s influence. 

State Launches Free Screwworm Training as Cases Rise in Texas Livestock
State Launches Free Screwworm Training as Cases Rise in Texas Livestock
June 15, 2026
The course is available online to all Texans through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

South Texas Man Sentenced for Illegal Alien Harboring Operation

South Texas Man Sentenced for Illegal Alien Harboring Operation

June 12, 2026
Edgar Alejandro Elizondo was sentenced on Friday after being arrested on an eight-count indictment last year. 

Buckingham Offers Support Amid Federal Response to the New World Screwworm

Buckingham Offers Support Amid Federal Response to the New World Screwworm

June 11, 2026
Secretary Rollins addressed the continued work in combatting the flesh-eating pest while visiting Zavala County on Thursday.
SpaceX Requests Tax Break for Chip Manufacturing Facility 

SpaceX Requests Tax Break for Chip Manufacturing Facility 

June 10, 2026
The proposed facility would encompass more than 22,000 acres in Grimes County. 

Low Voter Turnout Results in Higher Debt for Comfort ISD Residents

Low Voter Turnout Results in Higher Debt for Comfort ISD Residents

June 9, 2026
The district had more than $50 million in outstanding debt before the new bond package was approved. 

Sec. Rollins Blames Biden Open Border Policies for New World Screwworm Reappearance

Sec. Rollins Blames Biden Open Border Policies for New World Screwworm Reappearance

June 8, 2026
The Secretary of Agriculture highlighted the quick response of the Trump administration.


Gov. Abbott Deploys State Resources To Combat New World Screwworm
Gov. Abbott Deploys State Resources To Combat New World Screwworm
June 5, 2026
The governor also stressed the importance of quickly finishing the sterile fly production facility in South Texas. 


Feds Move Quickly To Contain New World Screwworm Case in South Texas
Feds Move Quickly To Contain New World Screwworm Case in South Texas
June 4, 2026
The outbreak was discovered in a 3-week-old beef calf in Zavala County.


Samsung to Move US Headquarters to North Texas

Samsung to Move US Headquarters to North Texas

June 4, 2026
The company’s U.S. headquarters is currently in New Jersey.
Corpus Christi City Council Postpones Vote on Desalination Plant

Corpus Christi City Council Postpones Vote on Desalination Plant

June 4, 2026
The decision comes in spite of receiving $800 million from the state to fund water projects. 

Salado Library District Accused of Open Meetings Violations, Silencing Critics 

Salado Library District Accused of Open Meetings Violations, Silencing Critics 

June 3, 2026
The letter alleges several actions by the library district violate state law, the First Amendment, and district policy.