Lauren Melear

Lauren Melear leads the West Texas Bureau of Texas Scorecard. When not working, Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, as well as cooking, working out, traveling to the hill country, and cheering on the fightin' Texas Aggies.

New Lubbock Commissioners Fulfill Campaign Promise, Cut Own Salaries

January 31, 2019

In their first month in office, Lubbock’s new county commissioners fulfilled a campaign promise by cutting their own paychecks.

County Lobby Group Defends Seliger, Shifts Blame

January 25, 2019

A county government lobby group defends Seliger in the wake of his chairmanship controversy.

Midland Superintendent Joins National Education Reform Network

January 18, 2019

Midland’s superintendent becomes one of 35 educators to join national education reform network, Chiefs for Change.

Third Candidate Announces Bid for Amarillo Mayor

January 2, 2019

The list of Amarillo mayoral candidates grows as Potter County JP throws his name in the hat.

Local Tax Dollars Bankroll Fight Against Tax Reform

December 19, 2018

Tax-funded lobbying and property tax reform prove to have more in common than what meets the eye.

Amarillo Activist Announces Bid for Mayor

December 12, 2018

The first to challenge incumbent Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson, a local activist has announced her intent to run for Amarillo’s head office.

Trischitti Wins in Runoff for Midland School Board

December 12, 2018

By a 51-vote margin, John Trischitti III wins the open seat race for Midland school board, District 5.

Mail-in Ballots Show Kirk, Trischitti to Enter Runoff

November 15, 2018

Mail-in and provisional ballots have tipped the scales in Midland’s school board race, showing John Trischitti will now face Heidi Kirk in a December...

Voters Reject San Angelo School Bond … Again

November 7, 2018

San Angelo ISD says it will be taking a “hiatus” from bond elections as both attempts to pass a bond in 2018 failed.

Voters Paint Midland Red

November 6, 2018

Two new voices will be added to local government in Midland while Republicans continue to maintain a stronghold across the board.

Midland County Pioneers Restorative Justice Program

October 31, 2018

Midland County is launching a new victim-centered restitution program that is said to be the first of its kind in the state.

Kirk, Wolfmueller Prioritize “Culture” in School Board Race

October 19, 2018

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility takes a look at two of the candidates vying for a seat on Midland school board.