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Midland Convention Center To Top $42.3 Million

Midland Convention Center To Top $42.3 Million

Midland City Council voted last week to move forward with a schematic design option for the new Midland Center – an event venue downtown. While numbers are subject to change, the favored design option would cost approximately $42.3 million in hotel occupancy tax dollars and would hike the city debt to nearly $200 million.

The Labor Union Manifesto

The Labor Union Manifesto

Public unions claim their only interest is to best represent their members. But what we are seeing is that many public unions care growing their membership and thus, their power.

Crawford Gains Major Endorsement in Ernest Angelo

Crawford Gains Major Endorsement in Ernest Angelo

Joshua Crawford, candidate for TX HD 81, gained the endorsement of Ernest Angelo—the former mayor of Midland, Republican National Committeeman, and State Chairman for President Ronald Reagan’s campaign.

Wayne Smith’s Lobbyist Ties

Wayne Smith’s Lobbyist Ties

Wayne Smith is a legislator on autopilot, who votes with, and carries legislation for, entrenched Austin special interests.

Turner’s Fiscal Reforms

Turner’s Fiscal Reforms

Houstonians are finally getting to see what “shared sacrifice” under newly elected Mayor Turner will look. So far, it looks as though his attempts are in the best interest of the city.