Drawing a clear contrast between himself and incumbent U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Chris Putnam is out not just to win but to make waves.
Robert Montoya
Granger’s Agency Defies Fort Worth’s Mayor on Panther Island
The agency overseeing Fort Worth’s $1.17 billion redevelopment project is directly defying recommendations endorsed by Fort Worth’s mayor and city council.
Granger Keeps Job Despite Agency Hiring Costly Replacement
The agency overseeing Fort Worth’s $1.17 billion redevelopment project hired a federal bureaucrat to replace J.D. Granger.
Texas Attorney General Allows Water District Cover-Up
Legislation passed earlier this year eliminates this exemption and will go into effect on January 1, 2020.
Was the Review of Granger’s Panther Island Accurate?
An appeal by Tarrant Regional Water District to Texas Attorney General contradicts the review’s finding that Panther Island’s design phase was completed last year.
Allen West Supports Lone Star Agenda
West draws a clear contrast between himself and Texas GOP Chairman James Dickey while calling out Republican Leaders’ purple session in the race for party chairmanship.
ELECTION: Most Tarrant Taxpayer Burden Grows
In addition to approving 9 of the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, voters in Tarrant County also approved over $2.7 billion in new taxpayer debt. Voters in the Azle school district are the one bright exception, where they soundly rejected their proposed $79.8 million bond.
ELECTION: More Debt in Denton
In addition to approving 9 of the 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, voters in Denton County also approved over $2 billion in new taxpayer debt.
Pro-Bond School Vendors Influence North Texas School Foundation
Vendors who profited off of taxpayer debt from Keller school district’s 2014 bond have reappeared in this year’s bond election. They are also financial backers of the Keller ISD Education Foundation.
Staff Blog: Why Are Keller Teachers Asking for Supplies?
With increases in property tax bills, revenues per student, and more funding from Austin, why are Keller teachers having to ask others to buy supplies for their classrooms?