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Round Rock School Board to Censure Pro-transparency Trustees
“They are using the censure to challenge our right to free speech.”
Slap on the Wrist for Tarrant Appraisal District Bureaucrats Who Targeted Tax Consultant
“We have a lot of room for improvement, but I’m always grateful for progress.”
South Texas Mayor Pleads Guilty to Theft, Resigns
Peñitas Mayor Rodrigo Lopez revealed Sunday that he quietly resigned last Thursday.
Time for Texas Taxpayers to Weigh in on City Budgets
Collin County cities are holding key budget meetings starting this week.
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‘Defund Police’ Ally Running for Dallas Council
Changa Higgins’ candidacy highlights controversial $7 million police overtime cut overshadowing this May’s election.
Will Noncitizens Serve on Dallas’ Redistricting Commission?
State Rep. James White (R–Hillister) says such a move “devalues citizenship and is a slap in the face of Texas citizens.”
Dickson: City of Goldsmith Outlaws Abortion
While Goldsmith is now the most recent city to have outlawed abortion, it most certainly will not be the last.
Amid ‘Defund the Police,’ Austin Police Chief Announces Retirement
The Democrat-run city hall recently slashed the police department’s budget by one-third.
Citizens Remember Grassroots Leader Chris Dillard
The beloved conservative activist passed away on Wednesday.
Austin ‘Decommissions’ New City Website … $3 Million Later
The city council can’t seem to stop wasting citizens’ money.
Why Is Austin Council Hosting a Meeting Late Friday Night?
The council will meet to discuss a pivotal decision for the city—at 9:45 p.m. on Friday.
Local Officials Encouraged to Hike Taxpayer Debt During Hardship
A publication representing local officials sets itself against citizens.
Citizens, Elected Officials Spar With City of Austin Over $9.5M Homeless Hotel
“This is wrong. … It’s wrong for the homeless; it’s wrong for the businesses in this area; it’s wrong for the school children in this area.” – Sen. Schwertner
District Names School After Ex-Board Member Behind Smear Campaign
By his own admission, Buddy Minett spread false claims about a Frisco ISD school board candidate who questioned the district’s tax-and-spend policies.
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Taskforce: Free Markets Needed To Improve Workforce Education
Gov. Greg Abbott has formed an education task force that is charged with assessing economic activity and workforce challenges in various Texas communities. They will do so by holding forums in a number of cities to gather input from residents on the state’s diverse needs and strengths.
Huffines: Repeal the Motor Vehicle Inspection Tax
During the 84th legislative session, State Sen. Don Huffines (R-Dallas) advanced a complete phase out of...
Now David Simpson Is Against School Choice, Maybe
In his home county, 82.66 percent of the GOP primary voters have supported a non-binding ballot resolution for school choice.
Affordable Housing Divides Houston Community
An affordable housing project in the Galleria is splitting the community. Lack of transparency and cost of the project are primarily driving the opposition.
Senator Bob Hall: Inconsistency Breeds Corruption
The North Texas senator is urging the State of Texas to enforce uniformity in election code and argues that allowing deviations from it creates fertile ground for corruption and fraud.
A Taxing Question: 4B or Not 4B
Despite the city assuring residents that the 4B sales tax would sunset once the sports complex was paid off, city council is now asking taxpayers to approve the re-authorization of the 4B. If passed, the revenue generated would be used for maintenance and operations of the sports complex as well as various other projects determined by city council.
Is It Time For One Bin For All?
Houston explored, and was awarded a grant for, an innovative approach to recycling – one bin for all. But, the project never kicked off, is it time to revisit it?
San Antonio’s Golden Throne
A monument to waste: the Alamo city is poised to spend six figures on one toilet.
Recycling Program Gets Dumped
Houston’s current recycling contract with Waste Management expires next week and the two parties are at an impasse on how to move forward.
Local Debt Continues to Skyrocket
Texas’ local debt epidemic continues to worsen at an alarming rate. In response, conservatives such as State...