Previously, licensed individuals were permitted to carry firearms at the fair.
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Fort Worth Candidate’s Low Voting History in Local Elections
More issues surround Leonard Firestone.
Interview: Amarillo City Councilman Cole Stanley
New council member explains what he’s learned in his first week in office and shares his priorities for the future.
Austin Officials Propose 45 Homeless Encampments in Parks, Public Areas
Austin’s Democrat-run city council is continuing to try hazardous homeless policies.
Austin School District Prohibits Parents From Funding Better Education for Their Children
The school district is stunting the educational growth of some children in the name of “equity.”
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Controversial Dallas County Elections Administrator Retiring
Toni Pippins-Poole announced her retirement at today’s Election Commission meeting—the first since they appointed her in 2011.
First Large Texas County Transfers Coronavirus Contact Tracing to State
Citing fiscal concerns, Collin County commissioners turn over all local case management to the Texas Department of State Health Safety.
Records Reveal Congressional Candidate Lobbied Against Trump Administration
Official Senate records revealed that lobbyist-turned-congressional candidate Josh Winegarner lobbied to continue NAFTA and opposed the Trump administration on country-of-origin labeling.
Higher Property Tax Bills for Collin Taxpayers: School Districts
School property tax bills still grew for most homeowners, despite state lawmakers passing tax “relief” in 2019.
Why Are Central Texas School Districts Raising Admin Salaries Right Now?
School boards are raising employees’ six-figure salaries—and forcing struggling or even jobless citizens to pay for it.
Decision on Democrat Candidate Son’s Boondoggle Delayed
Concerning revelations and needs of the local community dominated city council’s discussion of a state senator’s son’s proposal to build soccer fields under a highway.
Taxpayers Drive Dallas to Defeat High Tax-Hike Motion
Last year’s property tax reform is making the city council more accountable to the voters when it comes to writing their property tax bills.
Amid Economic Crisis, Austin Taxpayers Forced to Buy $8.75M Homeless Hotel
The Austin City Council spent nearly $9 million taxpayer dollars to buy a property valued at only $4.8 million.
Higher Property Tax Bills for Denton Taxpayers: School Districts
School property tax bills still grew for most homeowners, despite state lawmakers passing tax “relief” in 2019.
Texas’ New Coronavirus Criteria Could Artificially Spike Collin County Cases
County officials warn local COVID-19 case and death numbers may show a misleading increase just as Texas is reopening for business.
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Austin’s Debt Train to Nowhere
In November, Austin voters will decide on City Proposition 1—a billion dollar transit rail line that will...
Coalition Calls for Commonsense Reform
In order for voters to make informed decisions at the ballot box, governments need to disclose basic financial information regarding debt, including the cost of interest expense and its effect on future tax rates.
Rejecting Radicals
Although many local officials seem to be on the “grow-government” bandwagon, a growing number are vocally...
When Water Isn’t a Priority
In 2015, over $50 million will be spent on expenses other than core water services.
Wendy Davis leapfrogging abortion to sympathy?
Fellow radio host Mark Davis, penned a column about Wendy Davis and her woe-is-me book she is out promoting...
Charles Perry handily wins SD28 seat, now to HD83
With a commanding lead in early voting numbers across the 51-county district, Pratt on Texas called the race...
FreedomWorks Endorses Scott Turner for Texas House Speaker
“Texans want to keep Texas red, and that starts with electing Scott Turner into state leadership.”
Masters of Manipulation
The masters of manipulation are spending your hard-earned tax dollars researching which “facts” they should share and which they should brush under the rug.
Birdville ISD Backs Out
Birdville ISD (BISD) officials, led by School Board President Cary Hancock, previously committed to deliver...
North Texas Toll Fight
Mayors of Plano, Allen, and Richardson recently spoke against their state and county elected officials as...