NEWS

Staff Blog: Film Handouts Hurt Taxpayers and Filmmakers
Taking money from taxpayers to fund films helps no one.

Austin Mayor Speaks Out Against Citizens
The mayor is strongly opposed to giving any power back to citizens.

Democrat Lawmaker: “The Lottery Sucks”
Since its creation in 1991, the lottery’s contribution to state public education funding has shrunk to small single-digit percentages.

Hearing on Controversial Dallas Citizens Police Review Board Reforms This Week
Dallas City Council to open for public comments on reforms.

Sunday Scorecard: March 31, 2019
State Sen. Kelly Hancock discusses his spending limits bill, property tax reform, and more! Also, Bad Bill of the Week!

Dana McKelvain: A Passion for Patriotism
Growing up in a proud Navy family, Dana McKelvain loves her rural Texas community and has a passion for defending Christian conservative values at every level of government.

Madison hoops standout Rogers stands on strong foundation
Jerome Rogers Jr., a basketball standout at Madison High School, is continuing a long line of athletic success in his family.

Fast-Growing Prosper ISD Proposes Billion-Dollar Debt
District officials say 95 percent of the $1.3 billion debt will address growth in student enrollment, which is projected to double by 2025.

Randall High School coach praises trio of student-athletes who bring determination, hard work to their teams
Three outstanding athletes wear this week’s mantle for Student Athlete of Month for Randall High School, part of the Canyon Independent School District in Canyon/Amarillo, Texas.

Big Spring High’s track team works hard toward goal of reaching regionals
Big Spring boys’ track coach Mitchell Woodard has made reminding his Steers just who they are a big part of his game plan for this season.

Senate Committee Revises Budget, Matches House on Education Spending
Changes made in the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday increase total education reform spending to $9 billion with little dedicated to property tax relief.

Potter County Moves Forward With $54 Million Courthouse Project
Amarillo-area residents are facing a tax increase to replace district courts facility.