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Houston Mayor Whitmire Proposes New Plan to Combat Homelessness
John Whitmire had previously suggested a city-sponsored homeless encampment.
UT System Regents Approve Free Tuition for Families Making $100K or Less
Texans question the decision.
Gov. Abbott: US Foods Expansion in Buda Worth $120 Million in Capital Investment
US Foods will receive over $1 million in grants from the Texas Enterprise Fund towards the expansion, which is slated to create 165 new jobs.
Former Round Rock ISD Police Chief Sues District
Dennis Weiner claims the district violated the Texas Whistleblower Act when district officials declined to renew his contract.
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State Auditor: Higher Ed High on the Hog
Today, the Texas State Auditor released a detailed report on the number of full-time equivalent employees in state government. The central conclusion of the report is that, while state agencies have reduced their number of FTE's by 8.4 percent since 1997, higher...
Suddenly Responsible?
The San Antonio Express-News has suddenly decided that lawmakers need to slow down when it comes to decisions on the budget. They need to proceed deliberately, waiting on revenue certifications and the like. Why this sudden concern for fiscal responsibility from the...