Local jurisdictions across the state always have something going on. While many eyes are on Austin and Washington D.C., more people need to be paying attention at home.

  Across the state, local government corporations are using their authority to take out debt and spend on your behalf. You should be aware.

Across the state, school bonds had a bad election night. Voters are waking up to the burdens of local debt, and school districts are feeling it.

Local officials often claim they can’t control the cost of living, but the decisions they make certainly factor in and can often drive up costs.