Robert Montoya

A former filmmaker, University of North Texas graduate, and one-time assistant language teacher, Robert Montoya misses Japan and the 1980s. He is an investigative reporter for Texas Scorecard.

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Dallas County Commissioners to Decide Pay Increase for Elected Officials

Pay hike recommendation advances by combining votes for two different options.

By Robert Montoya|September 17, 2021

Exclusive Interview: Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Chad West on Police Overtime Funding

In Part 1 of this interview, District 1’s councilman makes his case for creating a checkpoint for the Dallas Police Department to request $10 million be returned to their overtime budget.

By Robert Montoya|September 16, 2021

Coalition Calls for ‘Forensic Audit’ of Tarrant Water District, Opposes Tax Hikes

The right and left are joining forces against the local government managing the Panther Island project.

By Robert Montoya|September 16, 2021

Local Texas Officials Resist Biden Vaccine Mandate

Local officials take steps to protect Texans’ individual rights.

By Robert Montoya|September 15, 2021

Dallas City Council Moves to ‘Defund’ Police Overtime Again

Every African American council member voted “no” on defunding the Dallas Police Department.

By Robert Montoya|September 10, 2021

Texas Medical Board Responds to Concerns About Punishing Vaccine-Hesitant Doctors

“It didn’t really answer anything.”