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Texas A&M Regents Unanimously Pick Hegar as Next Chancellor
Comptroller Glenn Hegar is set to take on a new role on June 30.
New Braunfels ISD Teacher, Coach Faces New Student Sexual Assault Charges
This is Bryant Shephard’s third arrest in connection with a case that began in 2023.
Ted Cruz Endorses Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller
The endorsement comes as the comptroller’s office prepares for a change in leadership.
Harrison Criticizes Lack of Public Testimony on House Budget
State Rep. Brian Harrison says keeping taxpayers out of the room is indefensible.
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Amid Crime Spike, Councilmembers’ Attempt to Limit Dallas Police Ammunition Fails
As homicides continue to rise in Dallas following council’s vote to cut police overtime, city council members who spearheaded the cut were defeated in an attempt to interfere in resupplying Dallas police with ammunition. On Wednesday, Councilmember Lee Kleinman tried...
Cleaning Up
We all heard it growing up from our mothers: “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Come to think of it, I’m not sure that ever properly motivated me to actually clean my room as a kid. (Sorry, mom!) Thanks to sin, none of us – like petulant children before bedtime –...
Plano Passes Law to Limit Influence of Money on City Council
Plano is putting a check on the influence of money in local politics with a unique ethics rule designed to limit the ability of campaign contributions to impact city council members’ votes. On Tuesday, Plano City Council passed an ordinance requiring council members...
‘Defund Police’ Activists on Interview Panel to Pick Next Dallas Police Chief
As the search for a new Dallas police chief enters its next phase, members of the coalition that pushed to defund the police were invited to participate in the interview process. This week, Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced “top candidates” would be invited...
Dickson: Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn Initiative in Motion in Odessa
On May 1, 2021, the citizens of Lubbock will vote for or against the enacting of an ordinance that would immediately outlaw the act of abortion within the city limits. While the vote in Lubbock is over four months away, do not expect the Sanctuary Cities for the...
2021 Amarillo City Council Election Kicks Off
Two incumbents made their intentions known about the May 2021 Amarillo City Council elections on Thursday, with one announcing a re-election bid and the other announcing their retirement. First, Place 4 Councilman Howard Smith announced his plans to seek another term...
Will Texas Lawmakers Legalize Casino Gambling in 2021?
The billionaire owner of the largest casino operator in the world has his eyes set on the state Capitol in Austin, hoping to convince state lawmakers to legalize casino gambling in Texas. Sheldon Adelson—multi-billionaire casino tycoon, GOP national mega-donor, and...
North Texas Official Tweets From Florida Despite Telling Citizens to Stay Home
A Dallas city councilman’s recent social media posts show him in fully reopened Florida, despite having advised citizens to stay home for Thanksgiving. While he was reportedly there, local bureaucrats in Dallas enforced Gov. Greg Abbott’s coronavirus restrictions on...
Dallas Rejects Hiring Additional Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyist
Taxpayer-funded lobbying was dealt a partial defeat Wednesday as the Dallas City Council rejected hiring one of the top paid lobbyists in Texas and revealed more to citizens of what goes on behind the scenes. If the council doesn’t readjust spending, fewer taxpayer...