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Houston Reapproves Drainage Fee and Green-Lights Firefighter Raises

Houston voters passed the city’s proposed charter amendments Proposition A and Proposition B, also known as the drainage fee and pay parity, respectively. The drainage fee, which voters approved overwhelmingly, was back on the ballot after the Texas Supreme Court...

Abbott Campaign Crushes Democrat Opponent

In an election in which Democrats predicted a “blue wave” of liberal victories, Gov. Greg Abbott has defeated Sheriff Lupe Valdez, his Democrat opponent, to win re-election to Texas’ highest office. Since winning the governor’s office four years ago, Abbott has been...

Harris County Judge Orders Locations to Remain Open Late

A state district judge ordered nine Harris County polling locations to stay open one hour later following delayed openings and technical issues this morning. The locations will be required to stay open until 8 p.m. The emergency ruling came after a lawsuit filed today...

Legacy Media Attacks and the Grassroots

"You're being attacked, congratulations!" That is the sentiment I send to all grassroots conservatives who fought the good fight this election season. And it should be our heartfelt response any time we see Americans under assault by the establishment media for...

Special Interests Make Final Push to Pass Round Rock School Bond

Round Rock ISD taxpayers face a critical $508 million bond election tomorrow — and special interests are pouring in money to sway the outcome. Round Rock Forward, a PAC supporting the bond, has been a subject of controversy in the community. Local taxpayers...

Cruz: ‘Jobs, Freedom, Security’ on the Ballot Tuesday

Jobs, freedom, and security are all on the ballot Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz told several hundred enthusiastic voters who packed the house at a “Cruz to Victory” rally Sunday in conservative Collin County — his 47th campaign event in the last six weeks. “We have...

Turner Prepares for Legal Challenge Against Election Outcome

Houston’s contentious fight over firefighter pay may not end when polls close on Tuesday. As this week’s city council agenda rolled out, many took notice of a $1.34 million contract proposal to hire the firm of Norton Rose Fulbright to represent the city in litigation...

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