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Citizens Call On Lawmakers To Protect Texas Land From Hostile Foreign Nations
The proposed law is a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Fort Cavazos Orders Investigation Into Incident at Killeen ISD School, Parents Speak Up
The new investigation follows an investigation by Killeen ISD into a Meadows Elementary School coach.
House Lawmaker Seeks to Codify Ban on Race-based Scholarships
State Rep. Tony Tinderholt believes the bill is the next step in eliminating identity politics from higher education.
ICE Arrests 9 Criminal Aliens, Detains 20 Workers in Houston-Area Sweep
ICE has mainly been targeting sex offenders and violent criminals in its enforcement operations.
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With Great Knowledge…
Uncle Ben, the erstwhile mentor to comic book hero Peter Parker, is credited with the oft-quoted line: “With great power, comes great responsibility.” That sentiment inspired Peter Parker to become Spiderman, but it can easily be understood as a curse. As the village...
Records Indicate Two Congressional Candidates Only Voted Once
Three candidates running to replace retiring Congressman Mike Conaway for Texas’ 11 Congressional District admitted at a forum this past week that they did not vote in the important 2018 General Election. However, further investigation of public records by Texas...
Former Straus Staffer Hired as Top Lobbyist for Texas Cities
A former staffer of former Speaker of the Texas House Joe Straus recently landed a position as the top taxpayer-funded lobbyist representing Texas cities. The Texas Municipal League announced the hiring of Jesse Ancira in January, citing his experience as general...
Law Enforcement Commission Reprimands Montgomery County Constable
After an investigation lasting over a year into misconduct by Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable Kenneth “Rowdy” Hayden, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has issued an official reprimand on his peace officer license. TCOLE launched the investigation into...
Mayor Admits Triggering “Automatic Resignation” Last Month
A North Texas mayor admits he triggered an “automatic resignation” from his position last month when he became a candidate for a county office, though he’s continued to act in his official capacity. Now-former Allen Mayor Steve Terrell acknowledged Tuesday night that...
Maryland Judge Blocks Abbott’s Rejection of Additional Refugees
A federal judge threw cold water on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent rejection of additional refugees. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte of Maryland, a Clinton appointee, ruled to temporarily halt an executive order by President Donald Trump that...
“I Did Not Vote”: Congressional Candidates Fail on Basic Civic Duty
Several Republican candidates seeking to represent Texas’ 11th Congressional District revealed Monday that they failed to participate in the 2018 General Election, which included a hotly contested U.S. Senate race and several statewide offices. A total of nine...
Revealed: City of McAllen Paid Singer Enrique Iglesias $485,000
In 2019, Texas Scorecard reported on a new open records law set to go into effect in 2020 that aimed to close a loophole allowing cities to withhold government contracts from the public. The law was inspired by controversy dating back to 2015, when the City of McAllen...
Texas Oil and Gas Leader Says All Emissions to Blame for Climate Change
For decades, radical environmental extremists have waged war on oil and gas by touting claims of “man-made climate change” supposedly caused by the industry. But now it appears the head of the Texas Oil and Gas Association, a “statewide trade association representing...