From his hometown to the state capitol, one Baytown resident demonstrates the payoff of perseverance and the power of the grassroots.
By Lauren Melear|July 7, 2019
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West Texas Republican Kel Seliger broke from his party to cast the only “no” vote against the high-profile religious liberty bill.
By Lauren Melear|May 17, 2019Ector County’s hospital district and Odessa College feature a slate of trustee candidates on the May 4 ballot.
By Lauren Melear|May 2, 2019“The hardest part is getting started,” says Granbury resident Melanie Graft. “But it is going to take getting out of our comfort zones and becoming active to be the change we want to see.”
By Lauren Melear|April 27, 2019Vice President Mike Pence reinforces the administration’s support of American Energy during a visit to Midland.
By Lauren Melear|April 18, 2019The West Texas senator has an extensive record of siding with local politicians over citizens.
By Lauren Melear and Brandon Waltens|April 12, 2019Bucking the status quo, two newly elected Lubbock county commissioners testified in support of property tax reform at the Capitol.
By Lauren Melear|March 5, 2019Odessa City Councilmembers plan to vote Tuesday night on a resolution declaring their opposition to voters having a say on their property tax rates.
By Lauren Melear|February 26, 2019