NEWS
Letter: Governor, It’s Time for an About-Face
A state representative writes to Gov. Greg Abbott in light of the Chinese coronavirus shutdowns and $295 million contact tracing agreement.
Higher Property Tax Bills for Collin Taxpayers: School Districts
School property tax bills still grew for most homeowners, despite state lawmakers passing tax “relief” in 2019.
Republican Leaders Sound Off on Qualities of Ratcliffe Replacement
“We need a smart and intelligent candidate that supports and defends the Constitution of the United States first and foremost.”
Contact Tracing: Here’s What We Know So Far
While the tech giants say user privacy is central to the design, the reality is far more concerning.
Texas Senator Warns Abbott: Contact Tracing Could Permanently Stain Legacy
“In the COVID-19 scenario, contact tracing is technically wrong, financially wrong, and morally wrong.”
Why Are Central Texas School Districts Raising Admin Salaries Right Now?
School boards are raising employees’ six-figure salaries—and forcing struggling or even jobless citizens to pay for it.
GOP Lawmakers, Leaders Allege Abbott’s Shutdowns Violate Constitution
Do the plaintiffs have a case?
Texas Vote-by-Mail Ruling Reveals Loopholes in Law
Claiming “disability” on mail-ballot applications is an honor system that no one verifies.
Cruz Accuses Twitter of Criminally Aiding Iran
Senator Ted Cruz issued a letter calling on the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation into Twitter for violating U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Decision on Democrat Candidate Son’s Boondoggle Delayed
Concerning revelations and needs of the local community dominated city council’s discussion of a state senator’s son’s proposal to build soccer fields under a highway.
Friday Roundup Podcast: 05/29/2020
Local governments just continue to blow through your money.
Friday Roundup: May 29, 2020
Local governments just continue to blow through your money.