NEWS
Allen Officials Ignore Residents’ Concerns About High-Density Development
Residents are frustrated as the planning and zoning commission approves “Allen City Center” urban residential project despite overwhelming public opposition.
How Did West Texas Lawmakers Vote on Fiscal Issues in 2019?
Voting records for lawmakers who represent a broad region of West Texas show a low performance on fiscal responsibility this session.
TXLege Autopsy Report: The Tax Swap Saga
Cary and Brandon run through the details on the tax swap saga of the 86th Legislative Session.
Autopsy Report: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
How the Republican Party of Texas’ priority legislation failed to make it to the finish line.
Campaign Finance Reports: The New Democrats
Democrats flipped seats in 2018. Can Republicans take them back in 2020?
RGV Corruption: Judge Rudy Delgado Found Guilty
In a story that’s all too familiar for residents of the Rio Grande Valley, another local politician may soon be heading to jail on charges of corruption.
Wylie High legend Case Keenum named to Conference USA Hall of Fame
Case Keenum, a star quarterback at Wylie High School in Abilene who racked up huge statistics for the Houston Cougars, will be part of the inaugural class for the Conference USA Hall of Fame, the University of Houston’s website announced.
Commentary: To Win, Trump Must Lead
If the MAGA movement continues to disappoint, Trump will soon be replaced in a similar fashion to the surge that boosted him above the establishment Republican stranglehold on conservatism.
ICE Raids Bring Illegal Immigration to Center Stage
President Trump’s routine ICE raids outrage Texas Democrats and once again highlight their obstructionist mission.
Where Does Texas Rank on Property Taxes?
Texas homeowners pay high property tax bills when compared to other Republican-run states, including the states with no personal income tax.
Campaign Finance Reports: Freedom Caucus
How much did the Texas Freedom Caucus raise after the legislative session?
Commentary: Texas Democrat Darling Rejected by Nation
In a heated Democrat primary, Texas’ former progressive hero Beto O’Rourke is now bordering on irrelevance.