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‘No Bond Bus Tour’ Drives Home Message to Granbury ISD Voters
The bus tour is cautioning school district voters about the tax impact of the May 4 bond election.
Attorney General Paxton Highlights Importance of Recent SCOTUS Ruling for Border Security Case
The federal government has invoked the Supremacy Clause to prevent Texas’ new border security law from taking effect.
Houston Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship with a Student
Cy-Fair teacher Kayden Burbank allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Feminist Media Critic to Depart UT-Austin Over DEI Ban
UT Professor Jennifer McClearen also took aim at the state’s lack of COVID restrictions.
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Central Texas, Decision Texas, State
House District 68 Incumbent Representative Faces Challenger
As the primary election nears, voters in House District 68 have two candidates to consider for a seat in the House. Incumbent State Rep. David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) is facing a primary challenge from grassroots candidate Kerri Kingsbery. Spiller, who was first elected...
Texas Universities Admit to Skirting New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Law
A new investigation released by Accuracy in Media reveals how Texas universities are attempting to skirt a state law that bans Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in higher education. Accuracy in Media (AIM)—an organization that empowers individuals to hold...
Fort Worth ISD To Make Staff, Budget Cuts
As school districts brace for budget cuts, Fort Worth Independent School District is planning to reduce spending by cutting staff. As reported by The Dallas Express, Fort Worth ISD’s Superintendent Angélica Ramsey sent out an email to staff and parents sharing that...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
North Texas Conservatives Organize to Defeat Dade Phelan
A busload of North Texas conservative activists is heading to the state House district of Speaker Dade Phelan this weekend to campaign for his Republican primary rival David Covey. The activists are among Republicans from across the state who are working to defeat...
State Agency Paid Millions in Real Estate Lease to Speaker Phelan’s Company
State taxpayers, through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, paid millions in rent to a company of which Speaker of the Texas House Dade Phelan is a manager and director. The Phelan family is in the real estate business. A March 2022 Southeast Texas...
Commentary, Life, Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Don’t Get Angry, Get Active
Most of what passes for “news” in the 21st Century is little more than context-free filler taking up space between click-bait ads, multi-level marketing schemes, and woke corporate trash. It is designed to make the consumer feel a quick flood of emotions so they stick...
Houston Gets a ‘D’ on the State of the City Finances
Fiscal watchdog group Truth in Accounting released its 2024 Financial State of Cities report and Houston ranked 61st out of 75 cities and received a “D” grade. According to the report, any city that has an individual tax burden between $5,000-20,000 receives a “D”...
Dallas Will Vote on $1.25 Billion of City Bond Debt in May Special Election
Dallas residents will soon vote on 10 bond propositions totaling $1.25 billion in property tax-backed debt after city council members voted 14-1 to approve a special May 4 bond election. During Wednesday’s city council meeting, Councilman Omar Narvaez introduced an...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Joins Gov. Abbott in Endorsements for House Seats
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his endorsement of four candidates for seats in the Texas House. These four candidates have also been endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott. “I’m proud to join Governor Abbott in endorsing these fine candidates for Texas House,” said...