Accusations of underfunding law enforcement positions continue as short-staffed shifts increase danger for both inmates and detention officers.
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Dallas County Set to Defy Texas AG on Vote by Mail
Commissioner John Wiley Price proposes allowing any Dallas County voter the option to cast a mail-in ballot.
Higher Property Tax Bills for Tarrant Taxpayers: School Districts
With 2 million Texans now unemployed, data from the Tarrant Appraisal District shows—with few exceptions—more growth overall in homeowners’ average 2019 property tax bills from school districts, despite the passage of tax reform.
Disgraced Judge Rudy Delgado Requests Early Release From Prison
The imprisoned judge cites fear for his health due to the coronavirus in asking for his extremely early release.
Will Hurd PAC Announces Attack Ad Campaign Against Trump-Backed Candidate
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd’s PAC is planning attack ads against Congressional District 13 candidate Dr. Ronny Jackson.
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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.
Property Tax Revolution Growing in North Texas
As Colleyville proposes an effective tax rate for the second year in a row, Southlake aims for an even lower rate.
McKinney Set to Raise Property Taxes
McKinney City Council adopted a property tax rate ceiling for 2019-2020 that will raise the average homeowner’s city tax bills, again.
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Colluding Against Consumers
In a matter of months, Austin will join Brownsville among the cities making it harder, more expensive, and...
Leander ISD: In the Shadow of Debt
For years, the Leander Independent School District (LISD) behaved according to the reckless attitude of our...
City of Austin micro-managers target payday lending
Not satisfied with "paper or plastic," the Austin City Council's team of micro-managers are seeking to...
Another Blow To ObamaCare
Taxpayers all across the nation scored perhaps the biggest victory so far against ObamaCare last Friday, as...
Leander ISD: In the Shadow of Debt
Will fiscal shenanigans finally catch up to the school district?
City of Austin micro-managers target payday lending
Not satisfied with "paper or plastic," the Austin City Council's team of micro-managers are seeking to...
A Flag On Higher-Ed Hypocrisy
Legislative hypocrisy on higher education was on full display as the week ended. Questions about college...
Stopping Schoolyard Bullies
With the new school year beginning shortly, it's a good time to review what we have learned since the spring...
Making a point to help schoolkids in Houston
If we listen to the keening cries of educrats and liberals everywhere, we would be convinced that kids in...
Growing Government With Gambling
A Republican committee chairman appointed by Speaker Joe Straus recently told a group of casino executives...