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Houstonians Could Face New Monthly Waste Fee, but Mayor Urges Accountability First
The director of the Solid Waste Management Department is proposing a fee structure, but Mayor Whitmire is urging patience as the city awaits the results of an audit.
Harris County Commissioners Court Attendance Sparks Debate, Hidalgo Responds
Republican Commissioner Tom Ramsey criticized Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo for missing 36 percent of meetings.
Carroll ISD Plans New Offerings: Biblical Foundations, Arts, and Career Courses
One of the proposed courses includes instruction on the Bible and its impact on Western civilization, while another focuses on career prep for students.
Houston Port Commission Chairman Reappointed Amid DOJ Lawsuit
Ric Campo was unanimously reappointed to Chair the Port Commission but the Camden CEO is currently facing a lawsuit from the DOJ.
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Texas Alliance for Life’s Endorsements a Who’s Who of Pro-Choice Republicans
On February 26th, almost a week into early voting, Texas Alliance for Life decided to release its full list of endorsements. The organization, headed by Joe Pojman, has been a front group for Joe Straus and his troop of pro-choice Republicans. Pojman is most notorious...
Deposition Exposes Geren CPS Cover-up
Charlie Geren has been caught in a cover-up, lying to voters about what he knew about an attack on his opponent’s family. Bo French is a conservative Fort Worth businessman who is challenging State Rep. Charlie Geren (R–Fort Worth) for the second time in the...
Montgomery County GOP Calls for Removal of Tolls
The Executive Committee of the Montgomery County Republican Party has passed a resolution calling for the tolls to be removed from the 242 flyover. The resolution was approved overwhelmingly in a vote of 30-13 at a special meeting. The executive committee...
Patrick Endorses Fallon for Senate
In a heated Texas Senate race, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick today took the extraordinary step of endorsing a conservative challenger over an incumbent member. In a video released this morning, Patrick made official his endorsement of State Rep. Pat Fallon (Prosper)’s campaign...
More Voter Fraud Arrests in South Texas
South Texas authorities arrested four people Tuesday for illegally voting in elections in 2016. Robert Caples, commander of Starr County’s Special Crimes Unit, said Rigoberto Vela, Oscar Ivan Peña, Reynaldo Moreno, and Rogelio Garcia are accused of casting ballots...
Vice President Visits Texas, Tours the Border
Vice President Mike Pence traveled to Texas last week to participate in fundraising events in San Antonio and Dallas, a roundtable discussion with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Rio Grande Valley, and a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border. The Vice President...
Examining the Voting Record: Hugh Shine
Central Texas residents have reason to be wary in the upcoming local and state elections, particularly in the House District 55 primary. Texans are facing increasing burdens from their local governments: property tax hikes, forced city annexation, and uncontrolled...
As March 6th Approaches, Dan Huberty Stifles Opposition
State Rep. Dan Huberty (R-Kingwood), a longtime ally of outgoing House Speaker Joe Straus, has spent almost the entirety of the primary season attempting to stifle his opposition in court. Reginald Grant, who announced his candidacy against Huberty last year, is being...
Grisham Gaining Support in Campaign Against Shine
BELTON, Texas—A liberal lawmaker is facing an assault on two fronts after voting against taxpayers in Austin and is in for a serious fight to keep his seat in the Texas House. After serving in the Texas Legislature for a brief stint in the 80’s, State Rep. Hugh...