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Who Are You?
Like it or not, the answer is revealed in what you do – and who you do it with.
School Districts Still Haven’t Solved Library Book Problem
Why is there so much resistance in Granbury ISD?
An Open Letter to Matthew McConaughey
Advocates of self-defense support fewer restrictions on law-abiding citizens owning and carrying guns because it will reduce violent crimes.
Y’All Answered: Pick-A-Governor
In the spirit of fantasy football, we asked readers who they’d recruit to lead Texas.
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The Alamo Fell, and Texas Rose
Most of us aren’t called to man the walls of an old church, outnumbered by superior forces, but all of us are called to face a hostile world.
Cravens: Harris County Voters Deserve Better
We can no longer overlook election after election plagued with problems.
Analysis: Why Is TLR Funding the Opposition?
Democrats and liberal trial lawyers benefiting from the establishment push of a GOP business group founded on “lawsuit reform.”
Sorry, But There Are Only Two Political Parties
Two political parties are in a fierce competition, with nothing less than the fate of the republic riding on the outcome. They aren’t who you think.
Dickson: Abilene Residents Submit 10,000+ Initiative Petition Signatures to Outlaw Abortion
Abilene is the fourth city whose citizens have turned in citizen initiative petition signatures this year.
Dickson: Lindale Council Certifies Initiative Signatures, Sets Hearing on Outlawing Abortion
The Lindale City Council will likely take final action on the Lindale Ordinance Outlawing Abortion during its scheduled April 5 meeting.
Private Morality, Public Morals
A man cannot be publicly virtuous and privately scandalous.
Dickson: Jewett Becomes 40th City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
The vote was unanimous, with all five council members voting in favor of the ordinance.
Dickson: Houston Attorney Retained by San Angelo Residents Questions Legality of Mayor’s Actions
“… If she has twisted arms behind the scenes to ensure the council doesn’t adopt this ordinance, then she has violated the Open Meetings Act and the March 1 public hearing will be a sham.”
Dickson: San Angelo Council Certifies Initiative Signatures, Sets Hearing on Outlawing Abortion
The fight for the San Angelo Ordinance Outlawing Abortion is far from over.
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Blind Men
Will we join in the glorious disruption that brings light to the world?
Commentary: Remembering What Must Not Be Forgotten
For the first time, the history of the Alamo will be put to music.
Commentary: Being ‘Pro-Woman’ Isn’t What it Used to Be for Democrats
It’s worth taking a look at what these advocates are fighting to protect—and who they are willing to put at risk—to cover themselves in the glory of unfettered abortion.
Staff Blog: What Texans Can Learn from Brexit
“It does not take a majority to prevail … but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.” – Samuel Adams
Hypocrites’ Chair
Jesus didn’t tip-toe around the sensitivities of the political and social elite, and neither should we.
Staff Blog: Brazos County Citizen Activists Show How It’s Done
These folks stepped up to the plate to serve their fellow Texans.
Commentary: Lessons for Texans from Virginia Second Amendment Rally
The grassroots are powerful and need to flex their muscle more often so that politicians will take note.
Staff Blog: 92 Percent of Americans Clueless About Massive Drop in Poverty
Only 8 percent of Americans surveyed rightly believe that extreme global poverty has dropped since 1990.
Witnesses to Horror
We must be willing to stand up and raise our voices, to defend and improve the lives of those around us.
Commentary: The Fight to Keep Judicial Elections in Texas
Judges should have the courage to be accountable to the voters, and risk being removed from office should they let their personal biases be put ahead of the citizens.