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Texas Business Owner: ‘Unfair Shutdown Order Is Destroying My Livelihood’
One small-business owner in West Texas speaks out against the heavy-handed policies that are taking away everything he worked hard to build.
Physician Says Texas Pharmacy Board Limited Coronavirus Medicine
A physician treating patients infected with the Chinese coronavirus says she ran into interference from state bureaucrats, causing a Texas state senator to get involved.
Carrollton Police Want Coronavirus Cash for More Surveillance
Cops in the Dallas suburb want to spend federal tax dollars allocated to combat COVID-19 on dune buggies and spy cameras to enforce social distancing.
Harris County’s Top Election Official Resigns Amid Mail-Ballot Controversies
Whoever county commissioners appoint to replace Trautman will have just a few months to prepare for the November 2020 presidential election.
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Midland ISD Spends Big in Spite of Robin Hood Payment
In spite of a massive $118 million recapture payment, Midland ISD approves buying 116-acre golf course.
“California Refugee” Warns Texans: Don’t Make the Same Mistakes
Free-market economist Lydia Ortega encourages her new neighbors to avoid the trap of big government.
Austin’s New Cash Grab Threatens Seniors
Citizens pleaded for their homes, but Austin City Council wanted their cash more.
Amarillo City Council Approves Funding for “Technology Accelerator Program”
The $600,000 program is to be funded over the span of three years.
Williamson County Courts Flying LGBT Flag?
Two recently elected progressive judges wanted the county to publicly promote high-risk sexual behavior. On Tuesday, the county made a decision.
How Will Leander Move Forward from “Drag Queen Story Time”?
After a wildfire of controversy over the recent event, the city will have to decide if they still want to promote high-risk sexual behavior to the community—and to their children.
Plano Grassroots Cheer New Council Members
Hundreds celebrated the swearing-in of Lily Bao and Shelby Williams as Plano City Council members Tuesday night, after helping the two win June 8 runoffs.
Tarrant County Renews ICE Agreement
Commissioners vote 3-2 to approve continued cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Odessa to Circumvent Voter Approval for More Debt
In a move that circumvents voter approval, Odessa City Council will consider issuing debt obligations for upwards of $93 million.
Local Governments Favor Big Business over Taxpayers
Ben E. Keith to receive property tax reductions of up to 50 percent from both Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
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If It Doesn’t Bankrupt Us First, This Train Could Kill
Unsettling, if not unexpected, news from the world of mass transit. It seems that not only is the Austin passenger train system costing more than expected, but it just might kill you.
Which Delwin Jones Is This?
There must be are two men named Delwin Jones. One campaigns in Lubbock as a conservative. The other legislates in Austin like a liberal.
Conventional Tactics Cost Taxpayers
Conventional waste is coming to Dallas, with the city council planning to purchase a plot of downtown land on which to build an attached Dallas Convention Center hotel. The purchase of land is estimated to set taxpayers back up to $41.3 million.
Reading, Writing & Spending
Austin school trustees have been up to their favorite extracurricular activity: spending your money. Next month voters will be asked to approve a $345 million bond package according to the Austin American Statesman.
He Is An ‘L’
In Waco we have the curious case of State Rep. Chales “Doc” Anderson being challenged by the son of a former state senator David Sibley. When the race started, the son-of-a-former-state-senator had only his family name as a claim to fame. Now he’s known as the son-of-a-former-state-senator who isn’t honest about what he does for a living.
Maybe Wade Was Too Busy Suing Someone…
The Athens Review has a Q&A up with Wade Gent, the trial lawyer running against conservative champion Betty Brown. He may be a decent lawyer, but he apparently doesn’t know much about the state legislature. Maybe he was too busy filing frivilous lawsuits to pay attention to the legislative session.
No Principles, Good At Any Price
In the race for House District 61, former Weatherford mayor Joe Tison told the Fort Worth Star Telegram today that “he would consider changing his position on any issue if he believed that a majority of his constituents felt differently.“ In short, Joe Tison believes in nothing. He’ll say or do anything to get elected.
City of Denton Approves $81k in Taxpayer Money for Lobbying Against Taxpayers
The Denton Record-Chronicle reports today that the Denton City Council voted to renew its legislative lobbying contract with HillCo, which will cost taxpayers $81,000.
An Endorsement That Wasn’t
Politicians are very careful about who and how they endorse, and how and who they don’t. But apparently incumbent State Rep. Jerry Madden of Plano has been playing fast and loose with his endorsement list… And Attorney General Greg Abbott is rightly unamused.
Stafford’s Stink
When liberal editorial page editors make endorsements, particularly in a Republican Primary, one has to expect to wear waders and a nose clip. But the Dallas Morning News’ endorsement of Charles Stafford of Denton reeks of bad ideas that he apparently stunk up all by himself.