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Shackelford Becomes 7th County in Texas To Outlaw Abortion and Abortion Trafficking
The ordinance outlawing abortion and abortion trafficking was passed unanimously by the county commissioners court.
Texas GOP Endorses Conservative Candidates in Local Races
The Republican Party of Texas is endorsing candidates in local races that are nominally “non-partisan.”
Trump Admin Derails Houston-Dallas Train Grant, Saving Taxpayers Millions
The cost estimates for the project soared from $12 billion to over $40 billion.
Texas Senators Move to Ban Local Government Funding of Abortion Travel Entities
State Sen. Donna Campbell’s measure would expand Texas’ pro-life laws by banning indirect cooperation between the government and abortion providers.
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New LSGCD Board Takes Office
Montgomery County residents are expecting a dramatic shift in water policy with the election of a new board of directors for the Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, the county’s groundwater regulatory agency. The new directors were sworn in by...
NY Governor Admits TX Business Climate is Superior
Over a year after internet giant Amazon announced plans for a second headquarters, cities have finally ended their incentive arms race to lure the company after Amazon split its selection between New York and Crystal City (just outside of Washington, D.C.). In order...
Hale Sworn in as Collin County Precinct 3 Commissioner
Shouts of “Hale Yes!” greeted the newest member of Collin County Commissioners Court as Darrell Hale was sworn in Monday to the county’s governing body. Hale was elected in November to fill the unexpired term of former Precinct 3 Commissioner and County Judge-elect...
Death by 2,677 Cuts
The November 2018 midterm elections delivered some shocking blows to several Hays County Republican candidates. While many were surprised with the key losses in several important races, the results weren’t a shock to conservative activists who had, for quite some...
Wray Reinstated to ECISD Council After Taxpayers Speak Out
Odessa businessman and grassroots leader Chris Wray has been reinstated to the Ector County ISD Budget Advisory Council after having been removed from his position earlier this month under dubious circumstances. Wray’s removal sparked an outcry from local taxpayers,...
Convicted Democrat Winkler County Commissioner Re-Elected
On April 18, Democrat County Commissioner Billy Ray Thompson was indicted on felony charges and later convicted on a lower charge for stealing utility services from the City of Kermit. The case was prosecuted by the attorney general's office after District Attorney...
Why Can’t I Adequately Defend Myself?
Texas is supposed to be one of the hubs of freedom in the nation, an example for the rest of the United States — yet discrepancies make it difficult for certain adults to lawfully defend themselves. In Texas, citizens are unable to get their license to carry a handgun...
Stacy Roberts: A West Texas Force for Freedom
A visit to the hospital proved to be life-altering in more ways than one for Pecos resident Stacy Roberts as she transitioned into a life of motherhood and political activism. Roberts recounted the moments late in the year 2008 that first inspired her introduction to...
The Wall is Coming: Border Wall Contracts Awarded for RGV
The United States Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have awarded $312 million in contracts this month to Galveston-based construction company SLSCO for levee wall construction in the Rio Grande Valley sector. Funded by CBP’s...