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Gov. Greg Abbott raises nearly 50 times as much as Lupe Valdez
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has raised nearly 50 times more than his opponent Democrat Lupe Valdez in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to the latest campaign filings with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Inadequate state funding and fiscal mismanagement forcing layoffs at Crosby ISD
As Texans struggle to pay their property taxes and politicians pledge to fix the “Robin Hood” system to pay for Texas schools, Crosby ISD,...
Voter registration in Texas soars ahead of October registration deadline
Nearly 15.7 million Texans are already registered to vote, according to the Secretary of State's office.
Without Ursula Parks, expect a bumpy legislative session
The upcoming retirement of Ursula Parks could lead to more chaos when the legislature meets in January.
Without the Affordable Care Act, Texas children may miss life-saving health care
“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” Mahatma Gandhi.
Thousands of children across this country...
More than 20 schools in Dallas may close due to low enrollment
Experts say Dallas ISD's enrollment has fallen after more children started attending charter schools.
When it comes to civic engagement, Texas gets an F
Texas ranks near the bottom nationally when it comes to voter registration and voter turnout.
Nicole Collier refuses to settle her fine with the Texas Ethics Commission
Nicole Collier claims a $500 fine from the Texas Ethics Commission is a mistake. Whatever the case, she should work on getting it cleared.
Steve Allison passes the buck to taxpayers
We won’t be fooled by more politics as usual. Taxpayers across Texas are paying more in taxes and getting less. Steve Allison won’t change it.
JM Lozano turns his back on veterans and their families
We need policy officials to see, hear, and serve our 1.5 million veterans living in Texas and their families, not attempt to pass bills against them.
