NEWS
UT Austin’s Multimillion Dollar Diversity Bureaucracy
UT retains a veritable army of diversity bureaucrats, with the latest headcount standing at 94 employees expressly tasked with pursuing “diversity” campus.
Commissioner Charlie Riley Threatens Republican Precinct Chairs
Riley vows to take out Republicans who did not support his re-election campaign.
Public Pension Risk Factors
As risk factors are ignored by local officials, public pension liabilities creep up.
State Probe Keeps Heat On San Antonio’s Lawless Police Chief
“By not adhering to official policy, the chief is telling both his fellow officers and the community, ‘do as I say, not as I do.’”
Grassroots Sounds Alarm on Abbott’s Gun Plan
“When gun control advocates leave the Governor’s meeting high-fiving each other, you know there’s a reason for concern.”
Denise McNamara Drops Out of Race for Texas GOP Vice Chair
In an email to her supporters, McNamara endorsed Alma Perez Jackson for the position.
Dickey and Asche Roll Out Endorsements Ahead of RPT Convention
Both candidates are ramping up their campaigns ahead of next week’s RPT convention.
Texas AG Will Investigate Greenville ISD Corruption
Evidence of criminal wrongdoing by former school district officials will be investigated by the Texas Attorney General’s office.
Early Voting Starts in Metroplex Local Runoffs
Early voting in the June 16 local runoff elections is underway now through June 12.
Fifth Edinburg Voter Fraud Suspect Arrested in South Texas
Texas Rangers arrested a fifth suspect in connection with their investigation of voter fraud in the City of Edinburg’s 2017 election.
Ending Corporate Welfare Could Allow Texas to Slash Taxes, New Study Shows
A new study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University has shown just how much Texans could save in taxes if corporate welfare was eliminated.
Outgoing UT Chancellor Approves Luxury Travel for Campus Presidents
The UT System will now subsidize luxurious travel for campus officials, while President Fenves makes a $750,000/year salary + benefits at taxpayers’ expense.