Matthew DeLaCruz

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.
El Paso City Manager Terminates Taxpayer-funded Gas Cards
El Paso City Manager Terminates Taxpayer-funded Gas Cards
July 19, 2023
The order to terminate the use of taxpayer-funded gas cards came after two El Paso City Council members spent more than $11,000.
El Paso Faces Backlash After Celebrating International Drag Day
El Paso Faces Backlash After Celebrating International Drag Day
July 18, 2023
"Please stop indoctrinating the beautiful, already existing culture of El Paso.”
Gov. Abbott Adds Fentanyl to Drug Death Data Dashboard
Gov. Abbott Adds Fentanyl to Drug Death Data Dashboard
July 14, 2023
Experts say measuring the fentanyl crisis is key to ending it.
DPS Will Continue Patrolling Austin Despite City Ending Partnership
DPS Will Continue Patrolling Austin Despite City Ending Partnership
July 13, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott said DPS jurisdiction covers "every square inch of Texas."
US Sen. Ted Cruz Accuses ‘Barbie’ Movie of Propagating Chinese Disinformation
US Sen. Ted Cruz Accuses ‘Barbie’ Movie of Propagating Chinese Disinformation
July 12, 2023
The "Barbie" movie has received significant criticism in the United States for including the nine-dash line.
Federal Judge Finds Biden Administration Blatantly Disregarded the First Amendment
Federal Judge Finds Biden Administration Blatantly Disregarded the First Amendment
July 10, 2023
Accused of censoring conservative views, the judge called the administration’s actions “the most massive attack against free speech in U.S. history.”
East Texas Bishop Faces Investigation After Criticizing the Pope and Taking Political Stances
East Texas Bishop Faces Investigation After Criticizing the Pope and Taking Political Stances
July 7, 2023
Strickland has taken political initiative by describing President Joe Biden as an “evil president.”
Parental Rights Advocate Announces Campaign for Amarillo House District
Parental Rights Advocate Announces Campaign for Amarillo House District
June 26, 2023
Haynes promises to stand up against the “government overreach” in Austin.
Gov. Abbott Vetoes House Bill, Citing Election Integrity Concerns
Gov. Abbott Vetoes House Bill, Citing Election Integrity Concerns
June 26, 2023
The vague language of the measure would have opened doors for more mail-in ballot fraud.
Abbott Cracks Down on Discriminatory Homeschool Ordinances
Abbott Cracks Down on Discriminatory Homeschool Ordinances
June 22, 2023
Juvenile curfews have long been used to target homeschooled students.
El Paso Implements Taxpayer-funded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board
El Paso Implements Taxpayer-funded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board
June 21, 2023
For some Texans, these ordinances stand as a warning to the rest of the state to protect their children.
Citizens Protest ‘Pride’ Proclamations
Citizens Protest ‘Pride’ Proclamations
June 16, 2023
Local citizens protest “pride” proclamations by small towns in Williamson County.