Many residents spoke out saying that their hard earned tax dollars should not go towards such an event.
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County Judge Responds After Photos Expose Him Disregarding Own COVID Guidance
Citizens continue to express displeasure with Whitley after his radio interview.
Austin Mayor Was Vacationing in Cabo When He Told Citizens to ‘Stay Home’
The mayor literally recorded his “stay home” warning video while on a tropical vacation in Mexico.
Austin Councilmember’s ‘Vulgar Marxist’ Staffer Reveals Plan for ‘Socialist Revolution’
The council member’s staffer said out loud what was long suspected.
True Texas Project Releases Local Runoff Recommendations
Citizens speak on who they endorse in local races.
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Midland School District Spent Big on Controversial Bond Election
Records are just now being revealed that show the Midland Independent School District spent nearly $60,000 of taxpayer funds on election material that residents argue is unethical at best.
Republican Primary Field Grows in 13th District Race
The ballot is set in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry.
Collin County GOP Primary Draws Last-Minute Filers
In solid Republican Collin County, few GOP incumbents face primary challenges, but Democrats have fielded candidates in all state House and most district court races.
Commentary: Dang It All, It’s Still on My Bill!
Taxpayers are still paying the fine for Dallas County Schools, the biggest corruption scandal in Texas history.
Potter County Voters to See Packed Ballot in 2020
Local voters will have their say on who will take the reins in a county threatened with high taxes and debt.
Field of Candidates Finalized for West Texas Congressional Seat
A total of 11 candidates filed for the CD 11 vacancy in the 2020 GOP Primary Election to replace retiring Congressman Mike Conaway of Midland.
Austin City Council is the Grinch Who Stole Everyone’s Money
Why does the council keep taking so much from Austin families?
Out-of-Town Judge Taking Over Baby Tinslee Case
Texas Supreme Court assigns the 9-month-old baby’s case to out-of-town Judge Sandee Marion.
Commentary: Tarrant County Has a Property Tax Election Right Now—And it’s Massively Flawed
Here’s how it works and what you can do about it.
Contested Commissioner Races Gearing Up in Potter County
Two races on the Republican primary ballot that drew little action in 2016 have become the set for a pitched fight in 2020.
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Vote on Whether Dallas Taxpayer Dollars Should Pay for Hotel
The Dallas City Council voted on February 13 to enter into a lease-purchase agreement under which taxpayer dollars would subsidize a convention center hotel. The Dallas Business Journal has an online poll in which you can vote on whether this is an appropriate use of taxpayer money.
Who Loves Charlie Geren?
Texas’ illegal aliens — he has been their go-to Republican. Check out the YouTube Valentine’s message.
Fools Soon Part You from Your Money
Who do Collin County officials think they’re fooling anyway? Apparently, everyone.
Can’t Count on Administrators
I had begun to feel a great sense of pride in my hometown over the last several months. It seemed that Wimberley ISD – where I graduated High School in 2005 – was poised to do something I would never expect a bunch of educrats to do; stand up for taxpayers.Â
Happiness Is Lubbock, Texas…
The old rock-country hit "Happiness is Lubbock, Texas, in My Rearview Mirror" had a tender, sappy-sweet quality to it. But sitting in the Lubbock airport after a great day visiting with our supporters and friends here in the Panhandle, we’re happy to report that Lubbock is just, generally, a great place to be. We’re sorry the Southwest flight is coming so quickly.
Polland For Senate? Hope So!
Last week’s announcement that State Sen. Kyle Janek of Houston isn’t seeking re-election has opened the gates of candidates rumored, potential and real. One name that’s surfaced is Gary Polland, a long-time conservative activist who lets his professional life (he’s a lawyer) fund his passion for right-thinking politics.
Please Call Again
According to KSAT, a San Antonio television station, more than 1,000 calls were made to the Bexar County courthouse by folks asking where to vote on this Super Tuesday. Of course, Texas’ primary isn’t held until March 4 — a month away.
The Grass is Always Greener…
On Wednesday the Houston City Council voted 9-5 in favor of an ordinance giving businesses the right to build electrified fences, which were previously forbidden.
ISD: Lie, Cheat, Steal
North Forest Independent School District in the Houston area is nearly bankrupt, having lied about student enrollment numbers, mismanaged the taxpayers’ cash, and cheated untold numbers of children out of an academic future. The response from the teacher union rep: worried that people might lose their jobs. That they haven’t already is part of the problem.
San Antonio Voters to Weigh $415 Million Tax Increase
The Bexar County Commissioners Court voted earlier this month to present  San Antonio area voters with a $415 million venue tax increase measure on the May ballot. While it would fund lots of nice-sounding goodies, increased hotel and rental car taxes have been proven to reduce tourism.