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Houston Business Owners Challenge Minority Contracting Requirements
The federal lawsuits seek to declare Minority and Women-Owned Business programs unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Houston METRO To Provide $10 Million to City’s New Homeless Initiative
METRO Chair Elizabeth Gonzales Brock said she plans to take back the transit system from the homeless.
Middle School Custodian Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
Jason Giuliani was a contract employee at Allen ISD’s Curtis Middle School.
Mass Arrests in Colony Ridge: Authorities Target Criminal Aliens
Gov. Greg Abbott said the operation had been in the works with President Donald Trump’s border czar for months.
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Austin’s Mayor Passes the Buck on Public Safety Disaster
While Austinites face an alarming public safety risk, the city’s mayor is busy dodging blame for the disaster he helped create. Late last week, Austin Mayor Steve Adler posted a statement on Twitter telling the city manager to do something about Adler’s homeless...
Staff Blog: My Second Call Investigating Water District Cover-Up
Another company under contract for a taxpayer-funded marketing plan refused to answer my questions when I called to ask how long their company has been active. Recently, I’ve been investigating a water conservation marketing campaign that the scandal-ridden TRWD is...
Thornberry Announces Retirement from US House
After serving since 1995, U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, has announced that 2020 will be his last year in the House, as he will not seek re-election in 2020. The announcement from Thornberry, which came...
Judge Rudy Delgado Receives Sentence in Corruption Case
A corrupt Rio Grande Valley judge is headed to federal prison following his sentencing this week in a long-brewing bribery scandal. Former Hidalgo County District Judge Rodolfo “Rudy” Delgado will serve five years behind bars after being found guilty of several...
Congresswoman’s Son Unqualified to Manage Panther Island Project
A congresswoman’s son is facing public scrutiny for his mismanagement of a troubled flood control and real estate redevelopment project—and now his recently obtained resume shows he lacked any relevant education or work experience prior to overseeing the $1.168...
Commentary: Facts About the Keller School Bond
On November 5, Keller ISD residents will find a bond proposal on their ballots. The district is proposing to add $315 million in new debt to their already large debt of over $1 BILLION, hiking your tax bills while student enrollment growth is slowing. SOME BASICS...
Midland Candidate Reveals Legal Threats Made Against Her
Days after a candidate for Midland City Council announced her intentions to challenge an incumbent councilman, a heated chain of emails was exchanged between the candidate and the chairman of the Midland Development Corporation, which one of the participants claims...
Candidate Calls for Sunshine in Upcoming Edinburg Election
In the wake of recent indictments alleging voter fraud in the city, an Edinburg City Council candidate has appealed to Texas’ Secretary of State to oversee the city’s upcoming municipal elections. Earlier this year, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton indicted 22...
Nowak to Succeed Wheless as Collin County District Judge
Attorney Tom Nowak has been selected to serve as judge of the 366th Judicial District Court in Collin County. Nowak is board certified in criminal law and has extensive experience as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed...