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INTERVIEW: Candidate Jennifer Fleck for Central Texas State Representative
Amid a variety of local issues, we sat down with Jennifer Fleck to hear what she’d do if elected to the Texas House.
Dallas Officials Call for Bipartisan Review of Election Mistakes
After thousands of Super Tuesday ballots went missing, local and state officials want answers from Dallas County Elections Administrator Toni Pippins-Poole.
Judicial Incumbent Seeks New Election in Controversial Primary
Doss filed a petition for a new election after the 7th Court of Appeals race was left off of the ballot in two counties.
County in Cover-Up After Conservative Judge Punished
County commissioners appeal to Attorney General Ken Paxton to hide public records regarding their controversial decision on Judge Alex Kim.
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Payton to Run for Midland Mayor
Patrick Payton announced his intent to join the growing race to be Midland’s next mayor.
Dallas and Tarrant Water District Agree to Massive Money Burn
City of Dallas agrees to join a five-year advertising program, with a maximum cost of millions for the taxpayers, with the Tarrant Regional Water District.
Law Forces Denton Appraiser to End Conflict of Interest
In the wake of a new conflict-of-interest law, Rudy Durham chooses his job as Denton County’s chief appraiser over serving as mayor of Lewisville.
Midland ISD Spends Big in Spite of Robin Hood Payment
In spite of a massive $118 million recapture payment, Midland ISD approves buying 116-acre golf course.
“California Refugee” Warns Texans: Don’t Make the Same Mistakes
Free-market economist Lydia Ortega encourages her new neighbors to avoid the trap of big government.
Austin’s New Cash Grab Threatens Seniors
Citizens pleaded for their homes, but Austin City Council wanted their cash more.
Amarillo City Council Approves Funding for “Technology Accelerator Program”
The $600,000 program is to be funded over the span of three years.
Williamson County Courts Flying LGBT Flag?
Two recently elected progressive judges wanted the county to publicly promote high-risk sexual behavior. On Tuesday, the county made a decision.
How Will Leander Move Forward from “Drag Queen Story Time”?
After a wildfire of controversy over the recent event, the city will have to decide if they still want to promote high-risk sexual behavior to the community—and to their children.
Plano Grassroots Cheer New Council Members
Hundreds celebrated the swearing-in of Lily Bao and Shelby Williams as Plano City Council members Tuesday night, after helping the two win June 8 runoffs.
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Circuit of the Americas Butters Up Austin Officials
Where the Travis County Commissioners dare not tread, the Austin City Council rushes in blindly! The city...
SCOTUS Verifies: Individual Mandate IS a Tax
The Supreme Court of the United States has issued their ruling on the federal health care law known as...
Should the Legislature ensure we have enough insurance agents?
Morris Communications' Austin bureau writer Enrique Rangel filed a story that contained the following: “In...
City of Austin Motto: “Ready, Set, SPEND!”
Formula One hasn't even arrived officially, and it's already going to cost taxpayers even more than...
When the Tax-Hikers Finally Went Too Far
Imagine that your local library district, or whichever of your taxing entities funds the library, asked for...
Surplus of Waste in Houston ISD
Financial problems abound for Houston ISD. The latest issue the district is dealing with: an unexplained...
AISD Needs A Fiscal Responsibility Refresher Course
Austin ISD approved a new $724 million budget for the upcoming school year that includes a 3% salary...
Who, Dewhurst or Cruz, would make a difference the fastest?
Texas conservatives have a direct opportunity to immediately affect change in these United States in the...
Consulting Group’s Solution for Community Colleges – More Government!
In the budget for this biennium, the state allocated up to $350,000 for an outside consulting group to...
Looking on the Bright Side
It's an extremely common criticism of conservatives. We're always against everything - against expanded...