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Defamed Candidate Gets Apology, but Not Answers

One of the perpetrators behind a nasty political smear campaign was forced to issue a public retraction and apology to a candidate he defamed, but the source of money that funded his attacks remains unknown. As part of a settlement in the defamation lawsuit filed...

Coarse Manners in San Angelo

Growing concerns over the “coarseness” of conversations between city staff and members of the public have led San Angelo City Council to adopt a potentially expansive policy, giving staff the authority to secretly record, hang up on, or walk away from conversations...

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Commentary: Keeping Austin Woke

During the 1970s, Austin—the state capital and home to the flagship campus of the University of Texas—was an affordable haven for the state’s assorted hippies, aspiring musicians, and itinerant bohemians. The city’s motto was “Keep Austin Weird,” a conscious departure...

Fort Worth Terminates Red-Light Cameras

Fort Worth has joined a number of cities across the DFW Metroplex in shutting down their red-light cameras, and the city’s head administrator isn’t happy about it. On June 4, the city of Fort Worth released a statement announcing that it “has terminated its Automated...

Fort Worth Denies Workers’ Comp for Deceased Firefighter

Fort Worth has denied pay for Firefighter Captain Keven Teague—who died of pancreatic cancer—and the decision has angered the local firefighters union. “The Fort Worth Professional Fire Fighters Association-IAFF Local 440 is disappointed to learn of the City of Fort...

Commentary: Stay Engaged, Grassroots

So, the 86th Legislative Session is over. What now? I’m glad you asked! Because I have some suggestions: First: Most of the House representatives are going to be holding townhalls in their districts over the coming weeks. State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione (R–Keller) has...

Abbott Vows to Extend Plumbers Licensing Despite Legislature

In the final moments of the 86th Legislative Session in Austin, a bill extending the life of the State Board of Plumbing Examiners was killed in the Texas House, thus resulting in the end of licensed plumbing in Texas and one of the biggest accidental victories in...