NEWS

Former JUCO standout receiver Rozner sees first taste of D-I action with Rice
Rice junior wide receiver Bradley Rozner could figure prominently in the Owls’ passing attack this season, his first at the NCAA Division I level.

Hoy’s offensive wizardry leads Lamar to 65-16 victory against Bethel (Tenn.) University
Lamar University senior quarterback Jordan Hoy began his final season in Beaumont with a bang.

Junior CB Jones collects two interceptions in Aggies’ opener
Junior cornerback Myles Jones contributed to Texas A&M’s stellar defensive effort against Texas State, a season-opening 41-7 rout.

TCU has all-around athlete in true freshman CB Collins
In its 39-7 victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff to open the 2019 campaign, TCU sent 11 true freshmen into action.

Zimmerman Sues City of Austin Over Abortion Subsidies
“The mayor and the city are violating state law by providing taxpayer money to abortion-assistance organizations,” claims Zimmerman.

Cruz Splits from Patrick on Gun-Control Proposal: “A Serious Mistake”
“I hope we don’t do that. I think that would be a serious mistake.”

Abbott Moves to Right of Patrick on Gun Control
While Dan Patrick wages war against gun owners, Abbott appears to be taking a different approach.

Lone Star Agenda Advocates Ask Abbott for Special Session
“As grassroots leaders, with decades of steadfast commitment to personal liberty and sound governance, we have never been more united to fight.”

Harris County Plans Property Tax Hike
Harris County Commissioners Court proposes raising taxes to maximum rate allowed without voter approval.

Bedford Mayor Griffin’s Tax Hike
City of Bedford votes unanimously to raise average homeowners’ tax bills over 70 percent from six years ago.

State Legislature Forces School Boards to Lower Property Tax Rates
School property tax rates in 2019 will be “compressed” or forced down by state law, not the benevolence of school board trustees.

Republican Party of Texas Considering Rule Change Undermining Grassroots
An amendment pushed by the president of the Texas Republican County Chairmen’s Association would weaken grassroots’ ability to hold party chairmen accountable for misbehavior.