The citizens of Athens will now decide on November 8 if their city will gain additional abortion restrictions.
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Athens Council Certifies Initiative Signatures, Will Vote on Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
The ordinance would also allow for local government to enforce the penalties now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.
School Vouchers Pose Little Risk to Homeschooling
To mitigate catastrophic short-term risks, we must enact a voucher school funding system, now.
What We Tolerate
As a self-governing people, we must pursue personal and public righteousness.
Home of the Free – Really?
The chains of government are heavy and endless.
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Colored Red
It is one thing to let your opponents handle your marketing, it is something else to let them define your agenda. Republicans have allowed Democrats to do both.
Harrison: Every Texas Child Deserves a Quality Education
Improving education quality for all Texas students must be the signature issue of the next legislative session.
Dickson: Athens Residents Submit Petition Signatures to Outlaw Abortion
In just 22 days, Athens residents submitted more than 2,300 initiative petition signatures.
Defined, Or Defining?
It is up to us to control our attitude, outlook, and reaction to our circumstances.
Rodriguez: Biden’s Open-border Policies Subject Vulnerable Minors to Highly Questionable Facilities
“There is absolutely nothing humanitarian about the atrocities happening in direct correlation with the current invasion of our southern border.”
Doing What Is Right
After ditching God and the system of self-governance He gave them, the Israelites suffered. Let’s not make the same mistake.
Anderson: Texas School Districts Must Face Loss of Public Confidence
It’s time for a reality check within the education industry.
Dickson: Athens Citizens Begin Process to Force Public Vote Outlawing Abortion
If passed, this ordinance would allow the citizens of Athens to do their part by filing a suit against the abortionist and anyone aiding and abetting the abortionist for the death of an unborn child.
Hall: School Safety — For the Preservation of Life, Liberty, and Property
We must never forget that not all of society’s problems can be solved with legislation.
Failing The Next Generation
Education has gone from “training up” a child, to tearing down the moral and religious upbringing of their families.
Woolsey: Property Taxes’ Impact on Renters
Understanding property taxes should be a goal for every renter in Texas.
Fleck: ‘Whole Child’ Power Grab Sets Up Public Education to Fail
The more the public education system takes on, the greater its failure.
Dickson: Abilene City Council Violates Charter in Improper Vote on Anti-abortion Ordinance
While it is anyone’s guess what will happen next, it is expected that abortion will be outlawed in the City of Abilene.
Pope: Fix State Obscenity Laws to Protect Texas Kids
Former law enforcement officer says closing a legal loophole will help rid schools of explicit books that groom kids for sexual abuse.
Reject Waste? Look In The Mirror!
It’s not over-priced hammers or frivolous trips that drive government spending; bad ideas about government is the problem.
Dickson: Athens Calls Leaders to Take Action on Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
“We are quoting state law, but our mayor and our city attorney are ignoring state law.”
Dickson: Marquez Becomes 43rd City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
With the City of Marquez passing the ordinance, there are now only three cities in Leon County that could outlaw abortion.
But For Boldness…
Liberty isn’t achieved in timid nibbles, but through bold actions.
Woolsey: Property Taxes—How They Impact You
Taxpayers have two powerful, tangible tools at their disposal to keep property taxes in check. Sadly, many forget about them.
Illyes: Radical K-12 Reform
Instead of pouring money into the local school monopolies, the solution is to simply endow individual students. Open the door to the free market in a meaningful way.