County Judge Chris Hill cast the lone vote against the proposed tax hike, one of the largest in county history.
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Canyon ISD Trustees Appoint New Board Member
Matt Parker is selected to replace longtime Canyon ISD Trustee Jim Murphy.
College Democrats Don’t Condemn Threats of Violence Against Conservatives
Democrat coalition’s new strategy is to isolate conservative student organization at University of North Texas, which they hope will “virtually silence them.”
Hidalgo County Issues Unenforceable Stay-at-Home Order
The order comes amid local politicians’ demand for more power to bring the RGV back into a lockdown.
Schools Close Campuses Until September Due to Coronavirus Fears
North Texas school districts delay in-person instruction three weeks or “until the public health situation improves.”
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Harlingen Citizen Continues Fighting City’s Tax Hike in Court
Former city commissioner Robert Leftwich alleges the city violated the Texas Open Meetings Act and denied citizens a chance make their voices heard.
Staff Blog: Why Are Keller Teachers Asking for Supplies?
With increases in property tax bills, revenues per student, and more funding from Austin, why are Keller teachers having to ask others to buy supplies for their classrooms?
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.
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Cruz: Oppose “Pernicious Laws” Attacking Political Speech
U.S. Sen Ted Cruz issued a statement earlier today decrying legislative action in Texas similar to rules...
TRWD Censures Colleague, Stickland & Others Protest
Over the last decade, the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) has attracted a barrage of scrutiny from...
Politicians Desperate to Obfuscate Debt Debate
The Texas Tribune recently published an informative piece that lists all local districts across Texas with...
Students Arrested Protesting Bill Powers
Yesterday 18 University of Texas students were arrested after occupying the office of UT President Bill...
Frisco ISD Pads Construction Costs, Gouges Taxpayers
The proposals for both middle schools and high schools are inflated, roughly 60 percent higher than historical construction costs.
Hall E-Mail Reveals Truth in UT Scandal
Yesterday evening the Austin American Statesman published an email between University of Texas Regents...
State Investigates UNT’s Budget Blunder, Misuse of Funds
In a report distributed to UNT’s Board of Regents, several concerns were raised by System Chancellor, Lee...
Political Intimidation
The 2010 Citizens United decision by the U.S. Supreme Court changed the law of the land to allow non-profit...
False Choices, Attacks & Frantic Fiefdoms
Individual taxpayers are often placed at a disadvantage when it comes to weighing in on state and local...
TPPF Says Frisco ISD’s Bond Could Cost $1.3 Billion
The Texas Public Policy Foundation recently highlighted Frisco ISD’s bond proposal, set to appear on May’s...