Murr was censured by the Bandera County GOP last week, while the Real County GOP approved a resolution of admonishment.
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Ronny Jackson Takes Steps to Keep Campaign Promise
Panhandle Republican Ronny Jackson has launched a brand-new political action committee to help elect congressional Texas Republicans.
Plano Proposes Another Pro-Taxpayer Budget
City plans for no-new-revenue property tax rate for the second year in a row.
President Trump Signals Support for Oil Industry in West Texas Visit
The historic presidential visit included a campaign fundraiser in Odessa and a tour of an oil rig.
AG Paxton Rebukes Round Rock Officials for Decreeing Themselves an Extra Year in Power
The mayor and councilmembers facing an election this year tried to shield themselves from voters until 2021. The Texas attorney general said absolutely not.
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Texas Attorney General Allows Water District Cover-Up
Legislation passed earlier this year eliminates this exemption and will go into effect on January 1, 2020.
Commentary: UNT Student Government Demands Indoctrination, Quotas, and Taxpayer Dollars
After a university employee used a racial slur as an example of free speech, a North Texas university’s student government has demanded more social justice indoctrination, racial quotas, and potentially more of your taxpayer dollars.
Homeless Man Says Austin Is a “Party”
“If you want to live on the streets, go to Austin … you can party, it’s a blast.”
Commentary: Cancel Culture Created Toxicity at My University
We can’t even have educational examples of what is and isn’t free speech without being met with outrage and uproar.
Montgomery County Officials to Stack Ethics Commission with Government Employees
County commissioners plan to appoint the board responsible for policing them and pack it with cronies.
Was the Review of Granger’s Panther Island Accurate?
An appeal by Tarrant Regional Water District to Texas Attorney General contradicts the review’s finding that Panther Island’s design phase was completed last year.
Ellis County Becomes Second Amendment Sanctuary
Another Texas county reaffirms citizens’ gun rights and rejects unconstitutional firearms restrictions.
ELECTION: Houston Mayoral Contest Goes to Runoff
Incumbent Sylvester Turner and attorney Tony Buzbee advance to a runoff election.
Wichita Falls Resident to Run for Congress
Business consultant Jamie Culley joins the Republican primary for U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry’s seat.
Citizens React to State Intervening in Austin Homeless Crisis
For months, Austin citizens have been outspoken over the city council’s controversial homeless camping law. Now, they’re reacting to the latest episode in the city’s months-long saga.
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Rejecting Radicals
Although many local officials seem to be on the “grow-government” bandwagon, a growing number are vocally...
When Water Isn’t a Priority
In 2015, over $50 million will be spent on expenses other than core water services.
Wendy Davis leapfrogging abortion to sympathy?
Fellow radio host Mark Davis, penned a column about Wendy Davis and her woe-is-me book she is out promoting...
Charles Perry handily wins SD28 seat, now to HD83
With a commanding lead in early voting numbers across the 51-county district, Pratt on Texas called the race...
FreedomWorks Endorses Scott Turner for Texas House Speaker
“Texans want to keep Texas red, and that starts with electing Scott Turner into state leadership.”
Masters of Manipulation
The masters of manipulation are spending your hard-earned tax dollars researching which “facts” they should share and which they should brush under the rug.
Birdville ISD Backs Out
Birdville ISD (BISD) officials, led by School Board President Cary Hancock, previously committed to deliver...
North Texas Toll Fight
Mayors of Plano, Allen, and Richardson recently spoke against their state and county elected officials as...
Crux of Gov. Perry indictment begs credulity of the ignorant
If Texans set aside their credulity, as some are asking us to do, and take seriously the impartiality and...
Local Debt Requires Local Action
Reforms to the debt-issuing process are needed to make it more fair and transparent. Several schools we’ve approached are working to adopt them, but others won’t if Texans fail to ask!