AUSTIN — As a humanitarian crisis unravels at the Texas-Mexico border, President Joe Biden’s decisions are actually prosperous for one group of people—human traffickers. “Is business booming right now? Does…
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Dallas Fights Police Defunding Prevention Bills; Austin Hides Behind Top Cop
…the police department in Austin, Texas,” he later added, “based on the personal experience of the loss of my son.” Unlike Dallas, no member of Austin City Council, nor the…
County Democrats Close Ranks to Support Austin’s Harmful Homeless Decisions
…that issue. But for Austin city officials, apparently not. As campaign season heats up for Austin’s Proposition B, a pivotal May ballot question to decide the hotly contentious vagrant camping…
How to Stop Local Officials From Defunding the Police
…budget’ and, for the more thoughtful types, spending that money addressing the ‘root causes’ of crime,” Cohen said. “However, the ‘root causes of crime’ often barely correlate, and instead tend…
State Lawmaker Files Bill to Rename Austin Overpass ‘Steve Adler Public Restroom’
…Interstate 35 in Austin—affectionately referred to as “Tent City”—the Steve Adler Public Restroom Highway. Slaton’s proposal comes amid the hotly contentious homelessness issue in Austin. 2019 saw the Austin City…
Large Field to Seek Amarillo Mayor’s Office, City Council Seats
…Scherlen. Scherlen is the former chief executive officer for Austin Hose, an Amarillo-based hose and hose accessories company with locations in Texas and Kansas. Scherlen is running on a platform…
‘Defund Police’ Ally Running for Dallas Council
…saw skyrocketing crime in 2020. Austin was the only other city to make cuts to police funding. Citizens may keep track of all proposed bills at Texas Legislature Online, and…
Citizens, Elected Officials Spar With City of Austin Over $9.5M Homeless Hotel
As Democrat-run Austin City Hall continues a controversial multimillion-dollar spending spree on homeless hotels, county and state elected officials are fighting back and threatening a lawsuit. Last week, the Austin…
Texas Democrat Lawmakers Clash With Lt. Gov. Over Legalized Casino Gambling
…Corporation—the largest casino operator in the world—has deployed a team of 10 high-powered lobbyists to Austin to influence lawmakers. “The entrance of someone with gravitas and deep pockets such as…
Austin Homicide Rate Continues Rising Amid Leftist City Policies
…February. The predictable development follows years of leftist decisions from Austin City Hall that have brought about statewide and even national derision. In 2019, the all-Democrat Austin City Council made…