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Protestors Oppose Dallas Church’s ‘Drag Sunday’ Service

September 19, 2023

The Cathedral of Hope invited multiple drag queens to celebrate and bless them.

Amarillo City Council Pushing for New City Hall Before Citizens Decide

September 11, 2020

Amarillo officials are spending $4.75 million on properties for a new city hall before voters decide the project in a November bond election.

Austin Officials Change Rules Again to Prevent City From Reopening

September 11, 2020

While coronavirus numbers continue declining and countless Austinites continue struggling, local officials are still playing games to keep extending their shutdown orders.

Will Dallas City Council Make Citizens a Priority?

September 10, 2020

Police defunding and property taxes take center stage as city council is scheduled to adopt the budget and tax rate on September 23.

Montgomery County Commissioners Unanimously Lower Taxes

September 9, 2020

On Tuesday, Montgomery County commissioners voted to approve a property tax rate lower than the “no-new-revenue” rate.

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Granger Endorsed by Fake ‘Pro-Life’ Organization Lobbying to End Baby’s Life

12-term Republican congresswoman proclaims strong “pro-life” record despite being endorsed by anti-life organization.

13th Congressional District Candidates Pick up Endorsements

Important endorsements are rolling in for the race to replace U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry.

Grassroots Speak as Fort Worth Considers Punishing Small Businesses

After the City of Fort Worth posted a survey on short-term rentals, Texas Scorecard reached out to some local property owners for their thoughts.

Councilman Sues McKinney to Stop Recall Election

Council Member La’Shadion Shemwell asks a federal court to stop a voter-initiated recall he says violates the Voting Rights Act.

Batch’s Travel Tale Doesn’t Match Records

Congressional candidate Brandon Batch recently told an audience that an overseas work trip prevented him from voting in 2018. However, official records do not appear to corroborate the story.

Arlington Chamber Supports Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

Chambers of commerce often support the anti-taxpayer policy agendas of cities, rather than the taxpaying businesses they claim to represent.

How Long Can Granger’s Panther Island Stay Afloat?

If federal funding remains frozen, the local water district officials could keep the $1.17 billion boondoggle going with $150 million worth of new debt.

Tarrant County Defies Abbott, Wants More Refugees

County commissioners vote unanimously to accept refugees after Texas’ governor attempts to pull state out of resettlement program.

Dallas County Wasted Taxpayer Money on Unsecure Voting Equipment

Poor planning by the county’s top election official is costing Dallas taxpayers millions and jeopardizing election security.

Records Indicate Two Congressional Candidates Only Voted Once

After a review of public records indicated that two congressional candidates had not voted before the 2019 General Election, one has come clean about his record.