Strickland has taken political initiative by describing President Joe Biden as an “evil president.”
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West Texans Call on Government to Reopen Businesses
Grassroots in Amarillo, El Paso, Lubbock, and Midland are calling on officials to reopen businesses across Texas.
‘Back to Work’ Dallas Rally: Abbott’s Plan Not Good Enough
North Texans rally at Dallas’ Dealey Plaza to call for restoring all jobs.
North Texans Respond to Abbott’s Reopening Plan
After the governor’s announcement, disappointment and anger are the prevailing attitudes among many North Texas grassroots.
City Threatens to Fine Fitness Trainer for Outdoor Workouts
Plano code enforcers told gym owner exercising outside with clients violates the city’s coronavirus shutdown order closing “non-essential” businesses.
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City of Fate Considers Raising Property Taxes
Proposed budget would raise property tax revenues over 26 percent from last year.
City of Austin, Travis County Clash Over Who Gets to Tax Austinites
Authorities from both the city and county are fighting over who gets to tax residents to pay for their personal construction projects.
Austinites: You’re About to Lose More Cash
Austin City Council can’t keep their hands off your wallet.
McKinney Previews Budget, Tax Increases
City officials propose a 6 percent increase in general fund spending for FY 2019-20 and what the city called the lowest property tax increase “in recent memory.”
Drag Queen Story Hour Concerns Austin Residents
Progressives’ transgender story time at public libraries raises concerns for safety and fiscal responsibility.
Fort Worth Mayor Pens Endorsement of Gun Control
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is the latest North Texas mayor to sign onto a letter calling for the U.S. Senate to pass stronger gun control laws.
Austin City Council Declares Climate Emergency
Of all the issues plaguing Austin, the city council has decided climate is the one to declare an emergency for.
Is Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Struggling Financially?
New teachers in GCISD will receive $4,200 for school supplies as a gift from a nonprofit organization—rather than the district itself.
Midland Councilman J. Ross Lacy Abandons Re-Election Bid for Congressional Run
Midland City Councilman J. Ross Lacy has officially abandoned his re-election bid and announced his run for Congress.
Keller School District Seeks More Debt
Keller ISD to consider asking taxpayers to take on, and pay back, over $300 million of debt.
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Charles Perry Endorsed by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
State Rep. Charles Perry of Lubbock was endorsed for re-election by Texans for Fiscal Responsibility....
Half dozen transmission lines – for $7 billion
The Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC) wants to build half a dozen transmission lines to get...
Tom Leppert wants D.C. to “get things done”
At the time of filing to run for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senator this week, Tom Leppert said:...
The “Caucus of One” Seeks a Return
I will admit, this news this morning about former state rep. Tommy Merritt announcing his intention to run...
Cost of Occupy Austin begins to take a toll
Austin has been relatively fortunate throughout the so-called Occupy Wall Street protests. We have not...
How is “more expensive” a competitive edge?
University administrators baffle me. Every time they want to raise tuition, they justify it by saying they...
UPDATED: Primary filing begins, SCOTUS receives stay requests
With so many moving parts, it may seem as though nothing is yet certain for our election season in Texas....
The Very Definition of Modern Judicial Activism
We hear that term, "judicial activism," quite often. It is meant to refer to actions by a judge or panel of...
Three things to be thankful for in Texas
There are a lot of reasons to be thankful to live in Texas today. The wide open spaces, Friday night...
Texas election law on churches & petitions challenged
On Pratt on Texas, I’ve covered the ongoing story in El Paso in which the mayor and council members are...