NEWS
Gov. Abbott Gives Golf Thumbs-Down … Or Does He?
Amid confusion, some courses are closing while others remain open during coronavirus shutdowns.
Cameron County Judge Ignores Abbott, Bans In-Person Easter Services
Among a slew of other restrictions, Judge Eddie Treviño Jr. stated he will not be allowing any in-person congregations or even drive-in services.
Abbott Needs to Articulate Recovery Plan, Parameters to Citizens
In order to maintain trust in government and to give taxpayers confidence that the state will recover and basic order will be restored, Abbott and other elected leaders need to articulate their current plan for a return to normalcy.
Dustin Burrows Tells Lubbock Chamber Local Governments Must Start Cutting
While taxpayers have good reason to be skeptical of the Lubbock lawmaker’s comments, the fact that he’s already speaking out about forcing budget cuts and preventing tax increases on Texas families is promising.
Dallas Bans In-Person Worship Services During Coronavirus Emergency
In apparent conflict with the governor’s edict, County Judge Clay Jenkins’ stay-at-home order restricts religious services to audio, video, and teleconference only.
The Real Zeal
The Jim & Michael Show: April 09, 2020
Fleming: Citizens Must Hold Local Governments Accountable Over Coronavirus Response
“What we have seen is we have some elected officials who talk to citizens as if they’re children and have no common sense.”
Commentary: “What is the Exit Strategy?” Open Letter to Tarrant County Commissioners
A plan is needed for the transition from stay-at-home orders to returning to work and normal activities. There are serious decisions to be made for the future in the shadow of the situation that has been created.
Are Tarrant County Commissioners Defying Abbott, Banning In-Person Worship?
The representative of Tarrant County’s commissioners publicly stated they are banning people from gathering in church to worship, contradicting the court’s written order. So, what is actually happening?
Texas Scorecard Radio (April 09, 2020)
We are all dealing with the fallout from coronavirus. Some elected officials are handling it in curious ways.
Abbott Looks to DC for Guidance on Restarting Texas Economy
“I would like to see the recharging of the business sector to happen as quickly as possible with as many businesses as possible in alignment with the standards set by the CDC and by the president.”
Commentary: Hot Texas Summer Could Mean High Electricity Costs
Texans’ best hope for eliminating these costs is at the state level.