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Critical Race Theory Books in Texas Tech Architecture Library
University librarians designed the book collections to increase “DEI resources” and contribute to “equitable student outcomes.”
Are Houston Police Department Staffing Shortages an Underpayment Issue?
Other major cities in Texas offer nearly $10,000 or more for starting salaries.
Three More Texas Teachers Nabbed for Child Porn
The number of educators caught with child sexual abuse material is growing.
Illegal Aliens Say Open Borders Rumor on International Migrants Day Is Pushed By Media in Mexico
The foreign nationals also said the reported “day” actually spans from December 18th to the 24th.
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Legislature Passes 2012-13 Budget
The Texas House and Senate today passed the 2012-2013 budget. It is a tangible demonstration that a majority of legislators heard the message voters were sending in November, and have continued to send all session. Texans expected a budget that reasonably lives within...
Health Care Compact Looking Strong
As the legislative session comes to a close, rumors are more numerous than facts. But one sure fact is that the much-needed Health Care Compact is on track for adoption in the Lone Star State. State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst and state Sen. Jane Nelson deserve great credit...
Corruption Plaguing Border Town Over Water Rights
It might not seem that newsworthy to the rest of the state, but an issue of taxation without representation is picking up lots of headlines in the Rio Grande Valley. SB 978, authored by State Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa and sponsored by State Representative Veronica...
More Money Going To Public Ed
According to the House-Senate Conference Committee working on Texas’ new budget, state funding for public education will increase by $125 million in 2012-2013. At a time when the "informed" class in Austin decries all reductions to government spending as draconian,...
Media: Voters Are Ill-Informed Children
Here’s more evidence you are upsetting the status quo in Austin: the media is complaining about the impact you’re having on legislators! The managing editor of one publication said this week that voters like you are "children" who legislators need to tell to "shut up"...
El Paso ISD Superintendent Defends Administrative Bloat
El Paso ISD Superintendent, Dr. Lorenzo Garcia, came out in opposition to taxpayers’ interest in cutting outside the classroom, despite the administrative bloat found in the district. ABC-7 compared El Paso ISD data regarding the district’s staff and salaries to...
Conservative Budget Won’t Be Derailed Now
As the Texas Legislature and the budget deal seem to be breaking down over school finance, Senator Florence Shapiro (R-Plano) is going to the mat to iron out the differences and deliver what is necessary. Late last night when the House's school finance bill was...
College-Level Scam
Apparently our state’s colleges and universities don’t have enough to do, so they’re trying to get permission to compete with private-sector telecomm providers. Given how little time so many university employees devote to students, at ever rising tuition rates, one...
Taxpayers: Legislators Heard You!
Tonight's budget agreement between the House and Senate is a big win for Texas’ taxpayers, and the future strength of the state’s economy. Legislators demonstrated tonight that they heard the November message loud and clear. Voters demanded fiscal responsibility, that...