Olcott, incumbent Rogers, and local activist Brandon Hall will face off in the three-way Republican primary.
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PRIMARY RUNOFF RESULTS: Texas Panhandle
Results from Republican runoffs across the Texas Panhandle.
PRIMARY RUNOFF RESULTS: Central Texans Choose Candidates for Texas Legislature, Congress
Voters finally chose candidates for important state and federal positions.
PRIMARY RUNOFF RESULTS: DFW Metroplex
Results of July 14 elections in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Tarrant, and Wood counties.
Ronny Jackson Defeats Establishment-Backed Lobbyist in Congressional Runoff
Despite establishment support for his opponent, Ronny Jackson won the Republican primary runoff in Texas’ 13th Congressional District.
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Controversy Grows Over Midland School Bond
As voting continues for the $569 million Midland school bond, division and controversy grow among those on both sides of the initiative.
Reviewing Amarillo’s 2020 Tax Bill
Amarillo-area residents will see property taxes increase in 2020 as local governments raise rates.
Amarillo City Council Gives Special Perks to Hand-Picked Corporation
The council’s special deal includes a $1.5 million grant and 100 percent tax abatement.
Pro-Bond School Vendors Profited Off School Taxpayer Debt
School vendors who made over $31 million from a North Texas school district’s 2014 bond have positioned themselves to cash in again from the district’s $315 million bond election.
State Taking Action on Austin Homelessness
After the Austin City Council refused to protect public safety, the state is now stepping in.
Businessman Joins 13th Congressional District Race
Chris Ekstrom is the sixth candidate to join the Republican primary race for District 13.
Amarillo Convention Board Endorses $300M Civic Center Renovation
The Amarillo Convention board has endorsed the proposed multi-million renovation ahead of the May 2020 bond election.
Amarillo Councilwoman Joins 13th District Congressional Race
Elaine Hays launches her bid to replace U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry.
Pro-Bond School Vendors Buying Classroom Supplies
Companies connected to helping push more debt on taxpayers in North Texas have been plying teachers with school supplies.
More Candidates Join 13th Congressional District Race
Winegarner and McInturff join the growing Republican primary field.
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Local Debt: Don’t Wait Until November
Engaged Texans can more effectively influence their local officials by taking proactive steps now as opposed to waiting until November.
Carona Opposes Hall’s Impeachment
Early this morning, State Sen. John Carona released a statement via email in opposition to the impeachment...
Claim: Powers Misled UT Investigators On Role
New information is emerging this morning that lays the growing legislative clout-abuse scandal at the feet...
Local Voice Prevails Against Waste, Eminent Domain
Something bizarre happened at a recent Colleyville City Council meeting; dissent amongst local officials. In...
Are ISDs Breaking The Law?
Instead of spending tremendous capital in efforts to “transform” public education in alleged conflict with state law, districts should find ways to help their teachers develop innovative ways to align curriculum with state guidelines.
Empower Texans Sets Stage for Court Challenge to TEC Rules
Attorneys argue statute, Commission rules unconstitutional Austin, TX— In a hearing before the Texas Ethics...
“Common” Concern In Coppell ISD
Texas is in the midst of a local debt epidemic, one that’s primarily driven by bonds issued by government...
Lack of Competition Enabled “Re-purp-licans”
Gerrymandering and other demographic factors make the majority of general elections between opposing parties effectively noncompetitive.
Ralph Hall Makes History…Will Texans Take Notice?
Perhaps one of the biggest upsets in May’s runoff’s elections was Rep. Ralph Hall’s loss to his Republican...
Conservatives win in Texas, that’s hardly a Tea Party takeover
What didn’t happen Tuesday night in the GOP runoffs: The Tea Party didn’t “takeover” Texas despite the...