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Stafford’s Stink

When liberal editorial page editors make endorsements, particularly in a Republican Primary, one has to expect to wear waders and a nose clip. But the Dallas Morning News' endorsement of Charles Stafford of Denton reeks of bad ideas that he apparently stunk up all by...

Haggerty the Benevolent

Nothing’s quite so distasteful in our democratic republic as an autocratic politician who demands that his every word and action be seen as benevolent kindness by those over whom he rules, er, represents. Such is the case with El Paso’s Pat Haggerty. Haggerty...

Vote on Whether Dallas Taxpayer Dollars Should Pay for Hotel

The Dallas City Council voted on February 13 to enter into a lease-purchase agreement under which taxpayer dollars would subsidize a convention center hotel. The Dallas Business Journal has an online poll in which you can vote on whether this is an appropriate use of...

Who Loves Charlie Geren?

Texas' illegal aliens -- he has been their go-to Republican. Check out the YouTube Valentine's message.

Fools Soon Part You from Your Money

Who do Collin County officials think they’re fooling anyway? Apparently, everyone. Michael Sullivan was on CBS 11 in Dallas/Fort Worth this week, interviewed as part of an investigation  into questionable travel by elected officials. This is why local governments...

Can’t Count on Administrators

I had begun to feel a great sense of pride in my hometown over the last several months.  It seemed that Wimberley ISD – where I graduated High School in 2005 – was poised to do something I would never expect a bunch of educrats to do; stand up for taxpayers. ...

Happiness Is Lubbock, Texas…

The old rock-country hit "Happiness is Lubbock, Texas, in My Rearview Mirror" had a tender, sappy-sweet quality to it. But sitting in the Lubbock airport after a great day visiting with our supporters and friends here in the Panhandle, we're happy to report...

Polland For Senate? Hope So!

Last week's announcement that State Sen. Kyle Janek of Houston isn't seeking re-election has opened the gates of candidates rumored, potential and real. One name that's surfaced is Gary Polland, a long-time conservative activist who lets his professional life (he's a...

Please Call Again

According to KSAT, a San Antonio television station, more than 1,000 calls were made to the Bexar County courthouse by folks asking where to vote on this Super Tuesday. Of course, Texas' primary isn't held until March 4 -- a month away. Hopefully those folks will stay...