Matthew DeLaCruz

Matthew DeLaCruz is a Cedar Park native and is a sophomore journalism and mass communications major at Abilene Christian University. Matthew is a summer writing fellow at Texas Scorecard and loves bringing relevant stories to citizens. When he is not writing, you can catch Matthew lifting weights, playing basketball and eating ice cream with his friends.

State Rep. Harrison Requests Investigation Into Texas A&M’s Payout

August 11, 2023

Harrison’s request follows the university’s decision to pay DEI proponent Kathleen McElroy—who voluntarily ended employment negotiations—$1 million.

ACLU Pushes Against Policies Protecting Children

August 11, 2023

The American Civil Liberties Union is filing federal civil rights complaints against schools that ensure students compete in events and use the...

Austin ISD Buses Kids to LGBT Parade

August 10, 2023

Advocates highlight the need for school choice as school staff, children, and families ride school buses to the Austin “Pride parade” this weekend.

Grassroots Challenger Announces Rematch Against State Rep. Stephanie Klick

August 8, 2023

The Fort Worth-area seat is currently held by incumbent Republican lawmaker Stephanie Klick.

Hundreds of Families Attend BRAVE Books Readings

August 7, 2023

The conservative alternative to drag queen story time received praise from parents across Texas.

Eagle Pass Officials Strip City Park of Private Status, Impeding Operation Lone Star

August 3, 2023

City council members voted to revoke the park’s private status in an effort to block Texas from arresting illegal aliens for criminal trespass at the...

Gov. Greg Abbott Responds to Austin Street Takeovers

August 2, 2023

DPS reported 100 vehicles present at the first incident.

Oklahoma Deploys National Guard to Texas-Mexico Border

July 31, 2023

The deployment follows Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s request for assistance in handling Biden’s border crisis.

University of Texas Refuses to Remove Chief Historian Despite Texas Senator’s Criticism

July 31, 2023

State Sen. Mayes Middleton criticized the university for allowing a chief historian with the state's historical association to “re-write” Texas...

US Rep. Chip Roy Blasts DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

July 28, 2023

Roy has accused Mayorkas of lying under oath and is calling for his impeachment.

Texas DPS Denies Allegations of Inhumane Treatment of Illegal Aliens at the Border

July 21, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced they are opening an investigation into the matter.

Austin City Council Proposes Controversial Reserve Police Force

July 20, 2023

The plan to vote on this ordinance comes after Mayor Kirk Watson tried and failed to end the partnership between the Texas Department of Public...