NEWS

Commentary: Texas’ Silence on Baby Heartbeats
A Houston pastor calls on those in ministry to ‘raise their voice’ after the Texas Legislature fails to protect unborn children.

Commentary: Chip Roy Wants Debate on a $19B Spending Bill
Congressional Democrats seem to think that would be the end of the world. And maybe it would be.

Staff Blog: Deal-Making and the Texas Legislature
Keeping your walk-away power is important for making deals that help you, not hurt you.

Lawmakers’ Greed Saved Taxpayers Millions
This session, lawmakers filed myriad bills aimed at expanding the Major Events Trust Fund for other pet projects.

Commentary: Wake Up
The grassroots are angry, and you aren’t hearing us.

Leander Church Hosting “Drag Queen Story Time”
After the city cancelled the controversial event, a local church decided to host it.

Hutto’s Brad LaPlante looks ahead to second year as head football coach
The spring game has been played and the academic year is about to conclude. Still, that does not stop Hutto Independent School District athletic director and head high school football coach Brad LaPlante from looking forward to the 2019 season.

Future is bright for Granger High freshman phenom Johnny Ryder
The next three years for Granger High athletics will be interesting as freshman Johnny Ryder looks to compound the success he experienced in his first year at the Central Texas campus.

On His Way Out? Bonnen Backs Would-Be Democrat Speaker
“I think Texas would be very blessed if there was a Democrat majority and Joe Moody wanted to lead the House.”

Commentary: Texas’ Legislative Status as a Purple State
Politicians may try to spin it, but legislative results are what they are.

Staff Blog: 2019 Citizens’ Choice Awards
Taxpayers selected lawmakers who they have seen fighting for real reforms in practical ways.

TXRTL: House Leadership Fumbles Life Issues Despite Pro-Life Majority
“The overall ambivalence by House Republican leadership about the pro-life cause is shocking, particularly since many of those in leadership historically have achieved solid pro-life voting records.”