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AG Paxton Files Emergency Motions Against ‘Unlawful’ Travis and Bexar County Voter Registration Programs
A partisan vendor’s attempt to register a deceased citizen to vote prompted Paxton’s supplemental motions.
Y’All Answered: Should Women be Subject to the Draft?
Readers offer their insights and experiences.
Two Lubbock Commissioners Stop County Tax Increase
Commissioner Jordan Rackler noted that the county is still collecting and spending more money.
DOJ Lawsuit Against Colony Ridge Set to Continue
An effort to dismiss the case involving a land development that is housing illegal aliens north of Houston was denied.
The Archive
House Budget Conference Committee Members Appointed
On Wednesday afternoon, the House released the names of its five members who will serve on the conference committee for the state budget bill HB 1. Speaker of the House Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) appointed Reps. John Otto (R-Dayton), Sylvester Turner (D-Houston),...
Houston’s General Plan
Despite lacking a “general plan” over the years, Houston has nonetheless enjoyed economic diversity, expansive growth not confined to the city center, and an affordable lifestyle. These successes have to be attributed to the city’s ability to respond to the needs of...
San Antonio May Ballot Propositions
Monday marks the beginning of early voting for the Alamo City. Along with City Council and the Mayor, San Antonians will also cast ballots for two propositions and four charter amendments. The first proposition authorizes the City of San Antonio to establish the...
Landgraf Holds Town Hall in Odessa
Newly elected State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) held a town hall on Saturday, April 18th. He spent the first half of the event giving an update on what he is currently working on in the legislature, as well as what he has accomplished. Among the things mentioned...
Tyranny in the Texas House
When he was selected to serve as a figurehead Speaker of the Texas House by an insurgent faction of Democrats and liberal Republicans, Joe Straus promised to deliver a “member-driven” House. But Straus has proven throughout his tenure in the Speaker’s chair that he is...
Despite Gun-Jam, Open Carry Advances in Texas
Gun rights in the Lone Star State took a major step forward Monday as the Texas House passed open carry legislation. House Bill 910, by State Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman) would remove the requirement that Concealed Handgun License holders conceal their weapons in...
Two Tax Hikes on Midland’s Horizon?
In West Texas, tax increases seem to be the most popular narrative of local public officials as of late. Both the Midland ISD School Board President Rick Davis and Midland County Judge Mike Bradford are contemplating increasing property tax rates for their respective...
Stan Cole, Jr. : A True Public Servant
In the city of McKinney, TX, resides South Carolina native Stan Cole Jr. and his wife, Virginia. Cole, who retired from American Airlines after 36 years of flying, is now devoting countless hours to supporting causes and candidates that he believes would provide long...
Astrobond
Once called the “8th Wonder of the World,” the Houston Astrodome now sits desolate and decaying in the shadows of NRG Stadium and convention center. With ideas floating around about what should become of the architectural relic, the only thing certain is that...