NEWS
Texas Is Big! (Texas Minute)
Texas is big. It’s further from Beaumont to El Paso than from El Paso to Los Angeles. The famous King Ranch...
Hall Says Voters Shouldn’t Be Fooled by Dan Flynn
The embattled UT Regent had some harsh words for Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Canton) at a forum Tuesday night.
Harris DA Ignores Real Criminals, Attacks Whistleblowers
The Harris County DA’s office indicted pro-life activists David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt. While the office was tasked with investigating Planned Parenthood, they pursued another option.
Straus Facts #4: Joe Straus Hires Democrats
It’s no coincidence that Democratic representatives praise Straus for his hires.
Civil Asset Forfeiture (Texas Minute)
Civil asset forfeiture has exceeded the value of properties stolen. And very often, innocent property owners...
H-E-B Billionaire’s PAC Is Really Mad
H-E-B customers are unwittingly funding radical opposition to commonsense education reform.
Gary Gates: Hopes Seventh Run Is His Lucky Number
It’s tempting to label such a record as “sad.” But “pathetic” seems more appropriate.
Wiley Gets Endorsement From Conservative GOP Group
Wiley is challenging incumbent State Rep. Paul Workman, who failed the most recent Fiscal Responsibility Index.
Katy ISD Follows HISD In Scaling Back Ethics Regulations
KISD removed the comment section from public meetings, making it harder for taxpayers to voice concerns. This comes after HISD tried to limit conflict of interest regulations.
Establishment Loses Tarrant County GOP Straw Poll
Republican activists from Tarrant County gathered Saturday to cast their votes for various primary candidates – and the results are very encouraging for conservatives.
Republican Isn’t Enough (Texas Minute)
Republicans at the federal level took back Congress by promising to stop a runaway government. Texans know...
Midland Council Pushes Ambiguous Tax Extension, Excludes Tax Relief
The 4B tax, established in 2000 for the repayment of debt issued to build the Scharbauer Sports Complex, is scheduled to end Spring 2015. However, Midland City Council hopes to keep the tax and instead re-purpose it to fund the complex while using additional revenue on other projects.