A new state law taking effect September 1 requires school districts to ensure library materials are age-appropriate.
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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.”
Travis County Officials Offer Special Favors to Tesla
While local government officials are plundering everyday citizens’ wallets, they’re giving the “golden child” treatment to a multibillion-dollar corporation.
North Texas Baby’s Fight to Live Continues
Republican Judge Alex Kim has been vindicated for saving a baby’s life from Texas’ controversial 10-day rule last year.
PRIMARY RUNOFF RESULTS: Texas Panhandle
Results from Republican runoffs across the Texas Panhandle.
MOST RECENT
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.
Austin’s School District Approves High-Risk Sex Ed Curriculum
The school board unanimously passed the controversial sex education lessons aimed at third-grade through eight-grade students.
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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...
Beaumont ISD officials need friends like UT has in Austin
On Monday I brought listeners the news that the TEA had taken over scandal plagued Beaumont ISD. Jon...
Craig Bickley: Tarrant Regional Water District, Trustee
In advance of the 2014 local elections, Texans For Fiscal Responsibility today endorsed Craig Bickley in his...
Battleground TX Finds A Poster Child
Battleground Texas has high hopes of “turning Texas blue.”