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University of Houston Pivots Research Focus Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Officials expressed optimism that research funding can be regained by aligning with the Trump administration’s new policy guidelines.
Humble ISD Trustee Seat Contested After Winner’s Eligibility Is Challenged
Tracy Shannon says that her opponent was ineligible to run due to residency requirements.
Special Prosecutor Appointed for Investigation Into McLennan County Sheriff
The sheriff’s alleged misuse of funds cost county taxpayers well over $200,000.
Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
A new city council voted to undo past annexations but keep the sites of planned Islamic developments in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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Surge in Women Seeking Office in Hidalgo County
Records reveal that 2018 has seen an upsurge in women politicians throughout the nation, claiming “2018 will be the year of women.” It’s been suggested that opposition to the presidency of Donald J. Trump has led to the increase in women candidates vying for office...
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...