Local Governments and AI

Local governments are increasingly using AI to support their work, but as with any tool, it's only as good...

Stadiums, convention centers, and arenas are receiving billions in technical upgrades, facelifts, and...

No one wants to take the blame for broken county jails in Texas, but you’re left holding the bag.

Fraud isn't just for credit cards or card games; it's happening where you live.

Local governments are racking up debt and trading your future. Isn't it time you had a say?

A scandal is still unfolding as more teachers are embroiled in a certification test-taking scheme.

HOAs wield a lot of power; is it time some of that is curtailed?

Billions are spent on stadiums and arenas with the promise of increased economic return. Are taxpayers...

Will Trump's Executive Order targeting homelessness incentivize cities to finally address the issue, or will...

Less than 230 local entities have even one transparency star. Why is that?

Public safety is increasingly being outsourced and privatized in Texas neighborhoods due to a crumbling...

Cities are spending millions clearing homeless encampments…but the tents keep coming back. Why are we...

DAs across the state are refusing to enforce the law. That spells trouble for the rest of us.

Public corruption is widespread, and local officials make up a large number. What's going on?

Baytown is getting a massive stadium, but no one knows when, why, or where.

Another Texas town abolishes its police force, an outlier or the new norm?

While state law bans quotas on tickets, it says nothing about quotas on traffic stops. Not much different,...

Bills targeting billions of dollars in local transit dollars died in calendars committee. Local taxpayers...

Small-town corruption is often more offensive than in big cities. This one from Edcouch, TX, is no different.

Whether you're involved in your local school district or not, your money is. Be aware of what's going on.

Cops in overworked and underpaid agencies are leaving for better opportunities.

School districts across the state are leaving money to protect themselves from data breaches on the table.

Are districts reverting back to their old ways, or is it time for voters to wake up?

Should local administrators represent us as they face corruption charges?

School officials have been found guilty of 33 counts of corruption. Think it can't happen in your district?...

The Department of Transportation canceled a massive grant for the high-speed rail. What should happen next?

Some school districts have come under fire for using public resources to advocate for election contests.

This May, school districts are, again, asking for a lot of money.

New numbers show that illegal immigration is overburdening our jail system and making it less reliable and...

Police response times are slow. What does it mean for your community?

Despite all of the money and time spent on the issue of homelessness, why does it seem to just get worse in...

Why does it seem there are more fights in Texas schools than ever before? Maybe legislation can help with...

We often hear that sports stadiums generate economic activity and are a good use of public dollars, but are...

One family is suing to kill minority contracting programs in Texas by arguing that they are unconstitutional...

Local school districts are suing social media companies, asking for damages and policy changes. Is yours...

Local sheriffs and jails are right in the middle of the border debate. How will they handle it?