Olcott, incumbent Rogers, and local activist Brandon Hall will face off in the three-way Republican primary.
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Commentary: Hold Tarrant Commissioners Accountable for Their Mask Mandate
The commissioners have the power to override the county judge if they choose to.
Commentary: Tarrant County’s New Mask Policy
Break out your Lone Ranger and Batman masks.
Jackson, Winegarner Trade Shots in Contentious 13th Congressional District Debate
Winegarner’s record as a lobbyist and Jackson’s endorsement from President Trump were among the biggest issues discussed on Wednesday night.
Tesla Says Texas’ High Property Taxes are ‘Barrier’ to Moving Here
Democrat local officials across the state have continually suffocated citizens with heavy taxes, all while giving special deals to large businesses like Tesla.
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Arlington ISD Wants $966M Bond on Top of Billion-Dollar Debt
School district already owes over $1 billion in property tax-backed debt and interest, but officials want voters to approve almost a billion more.
Austin’s Mayor Passes the Buck on Public Safety Disaster
Mayor Adler isn’t taking responsibility for a disaster he helped create.
Staff Blog: My Second Call Investigating Water District Cover-Up
Another company under contract with the Tarrant Regional Water District refused to answer any of my questions.
Thornberry Announces Retirement from US House
Yet another GOP lawmaker announces his departure from Congress, setting off a primary campaign in the 13th District.
Judge Rudy Delgado Receives Sentence in Corruption Case
The disgraced judge will serve five years in federal prison for bribery and corruption.
Congresswoman’s Son Unqualified to Manage Panther Island Project
J.D. Granger’s resume shows no education or work experience related to either public works or real estate development.
Commentary: Facts About the Keller School Bond
A proposed $315 million bond would add to the district’s $1 billion debt load, raising the debt per student close to $30,000 and hiking tax bills—even though student enrollment growth is slowing.
Midland Candidate Reveals Legal Threats Made Against Her
Midland City Council candidate Kimberly Crisp revealed emails from Midland Development Corporation Chairman Brent Hilliard threatening a broad range of legal actions after asking to see MDC’s financial records.
Candidate Calls for Sunshine in Upcoming Edinburg Election
After indictments of the mayor and city secretary, among others, Place 3 council candidate Carlos Jasso requests Secretary of State oversee the elections.
Nowak to Succeed Wheless as Collin County District Judge
Gov. Abbott appointed criminal defense attorney Tom Nowak to fill the unexpired term of retiring Judge Ray Wheless on the 366th District Court.
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Hilderbran goes soft on tax reform
TX Budget CompactI was saddened to see Rep. Harvey Hilderbran go soft on phasing out the state’s horrible...
Water: Conservation should be separate from infrastructure finance policy
A state plan to help with local financing of water systems and resource development is something I support...
Dewhurst’s praise of less debate troubling
The Texas Leadership Award from the Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life was recently given to Joe...
Texas cities don’t need another tax channel
Robert Duncan, chairman of the Senate’s State Affairs committee, told the Lubbock newspaper: “I think the...
Open Season on ISD Taxpayer Wallets Begins
'Tis that time of year again, when school district trustees make the all-important decision to send bond...
Austin Sets Date on Bike Share Boondoggle Launch
Will Austinites care about their tax dollars funding yet another boondoggle?
Missouri City to Impose “Crash Tax”
Be extra careful when you drive through the Houston suburb of Missouri City! Starting in March, those...
Austin Surplus Spending
Council members chose to put Austinites’ money towards “affordable housing projects” and a plan to remove curfews for some of the city’s “hike and bike” trails.
Transparency in the Modern Age
Texas government, be it statewide or local, seems mired in a dilemma. On the one hand, we have some...
Microchip ID Cards OK Under First Amendment, Says Court
Back in November, I wrote about Northside ISD's effort to increase their state revenue cut down on truancy...