by Erin Anderson | Oct. 25, 2018 | Local
In a county that’s become a “hotbed” of mail ballot voter fraud, Republicans were forced to file a cease and desist letter against Democrats blocking access to the mail ballot review process during the first week of early voting. Dallas County Republican Party General...
by Jacob Asmussen | Oct. 25, 2018 | Local
Round Rock ISD’s controversial $508 million bond election has stirred up a slew of debate and, most recently, legal threats from one of the bond’s biggest proponents. Clint Harris, a construction consultant who is involved with a pro-bond PAC, is threatening taxpayers...
by Brandon Waltens | Oct. 25, 2018 | State, Uncategorized
Owners of dune buggies, sand rails, kit cars, and other assembled vehicles took to the south steps of the state capitol on Thursday to rally against the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ recent refusal to offer titles and registration for their vehicles. In 2014,...
by Erin Anderson | Oct. 25, 2018 | Local
A former Democratic Party official is accused of funding an organized voter fraud ring busted earlier this month that targeted elderly and incapacitated voters in north Fort Worth. In court documents filed Tuesday, state prosecutors allege former Tarrant County...
by Marshall Sprigg | Oct. 25, 2018 | Commentary
Before my eyes were opened in 2017, I thought the so-called “swamp” was in Washington, D.C. and perhaps a little in Austin. I now realize the swamp starts in our backyards. Until last year, my wife and I were like most people when it comes to school district issues....
by Miriam Cepeda | Oct. 25, 2018 | Local
The city of Laredo continues to be rife with public corruption as two local officials entered a plea deal with the United States Department of Justice on conspiracy to commit federal program bribery. Webb County Commissioner and Laredo Metropolitan Planning...
by Keeley Dorman | Oct. 25, 2018 | Local
Conservative students in Texas are stirring up controversy after holding an event illustrating that their beliefs aren’t welcome on college campuses. Recently, Texas State University’s Young Conservatives of Texas chapter organized a “Conservative Coming Out Day”...
by Jonathan Mitchell | Oct. 25, 2018 | Commentary
Few issues are more important in American politics than the selection of our judges. We live in a time in which judges assert far-reaching powers to thwart legislation enacted by our elected officials—and they often do so without any textual warrant in the...
by 1836 Studios | Oct. 25, 2018 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Uncategorized
Episode 56: Tony McDonald discusses defeated Republicans who are now endorsing Democrats with Ross Kecseg. Erin Anderson talks about Democrats signing up non-citizens to vote and Brandon Waltens recaps the recent Trump rally for Sen. Ted Cruz in Houston. Judicial...
by Daniel Sauceda | Oct. 24, 2018 | Local
You don’t have to drive around San Antonio too long to notice that “Vote No” and “Vote Yes” proposition campaigns are in full swing as we approach November. These San Antonio city propositions have voters asking, “Exactly what are we voting for or against?” First,...
by Owen Stroud | Oct. 24, 2018 | Sports
Texas defensive lineman Edward Pequeno is one of 34 players recently named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the fall 2017 semester after posting a 3.0 grade-point average or better, according to TexasSports.com.The honor is the third for Pequeno, a...
by Owen Stroud | Oct. 24, 2018 | Sports
Slowly by surely, sophomore Ta’Quon Graham is starting to pay dividends for the Texas Longhorns football program.The 6-foot-4, 285-pound defensive linemen and Temple graduate recently recorded a pair of solo tackles in a hard-fought 23-17 Big 12 win over Baylor....
by Owen Stroud | Oct. 24, 2018 | Sports
Jett Duffey is making the most of finally being in charge of the Texas Tech offense.The redshirt sophomore recently stepped in for injured freshmen quarterback Alan Bowman after he had taken over for the injured McLane Carter in the team’s season-opening 47-27...
by Charles Blain | Oct. 24, 2018 | Commentary
At the Houston Independent School District’s first “official” board meeting since a complete and utter breakdown of board decorum, trustees were able to keep it together long enough to appease cameras, staff, and the few parents who packed the boardroom. Despite the...
by Owen Stroud | Oct. 24, 2018 | Sports
Do-everything star recruit Taye Barber is quickly proving his worth to the TCU football program.Through seven games, the 5-foot-9, 186-pound receiver has grabbed 16 completions for 142 yards and two scores after SportsDay reports coach Gary Patterson praised...
by Don Stroud | Oct. 24, 2018 | Commentary
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Congressman Robert “Beto” O’Rourke (D-El Paso) have become the faces of the raging war between the rule of law and the rule of man in this election for United States Senate. During the CNN town hall meeting in McAllen on October 18,...
by Owen Stroud | Oct. 24, 2018 | Sports
Baylor Bears running back JaMycal Hasty continues to outdo himself every season.Although Hasty could top last year’s number of attempts and yards rushed, his three touchdowns this season tie what he achieved in 2016 during his first year with the team.So far this...
by Owen Stroud | Oct. 24, 2018 | Sports
Even during their darkest moments, Nueces Canyon seniors Winston Walker and Eli Ludlow never felt alone.As they struggled through losses in 28 of 31 games over three different seasons, Coach Naphtali Fletcher said his team always felt supported by their hometown.“I...
by Owen Stroud | Oct. 24, 2018 | Sports
Quinten Dormady is ready to commence the next phase of his football career as quality insurance for the Houston Cougars.The former Boerne High star recently settled on Houston after transferring from Tennessee, where he was often a part-time starter for the Vols.At...
by Owen Stroud | Oct. 24, 2018 | Sports
To say that quarterback D’Eriq King has the confidence of his University of Houston teammates would be an understatement.“They need to take me out of the running and put D’Eriq King in it,” All-America defensive tackle Ed Oliver recently told the Houston Chronicle of...
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