NEWS
Grand Prairie ISD Taxpayers Tapped for Outrageous Admin Perks
Not only is the school Superintendent paid the highest salary in DFW, taxpayers are also footing the bill for her 2,800 square foot house on five acres.
Collin College Kicks Off $600 Million Spending Spree
Mega-spending financed by the community college’s voter-approved mega-bond begins in earnest.
House Leadership Ignored Warning on Sunset Safety Net
Gonzales and the senators were ignored and assured the bill would pass.
Ridesharing Bill Passes in Underwhelming Victory
Due to the margin by which the bill passed, it will go into effect as soon as it is signed.
Patrick Demands Texas House Pass Conservative Reforms or Face a Special Session
“The people don’t care how many sessions it takes for us to go home,” said Patrick. “They care whether they can stay in their homes.”
Court of Appeals Stays Paxton Prosecution Pending Hearing on Judge
Gallagher has ignored repeated notices from Paxton’s defense team that they do not consent to him remaining on the case.
Where Do Government Services Come From?
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Dallas County’s ‘Junk’ Bus Bureaucracy Is Downgraded Again
Moody’s says Dallas County Schools will “likely default” on some of its $130 million debt, and its financial outlook “remains negative.”
Where Do Texas Homeowners Pay the Highest Property Taxes?
Texas homeowners pay the 4th highest tax bills nationwide…but what about inside the Lone Star State?
Jim & Michael Show (05/14/2017)
State Sen. Konni Burton (R-Colleyville) drops by the 1836 Studios to discuss what is happening in the Texas Senate.
Texas Senate Set to Consider House’s Granny Tax
In essence it’s a maneuver for nursing home providers to raise prices on those under their care, and shift the blame to someone else.
Colton Driver: Breaking Boundaries
At the young age of 23, Colton Driver demonstrates that there are no boundaries when it comes to becoming political active and effecting change.