$2 Million Buyout of Lancaster ISD Superintendent Put on Hold
November 20, 2020
New Lawsuit Takes Aim at Texas Universities’ Out-of-State Tuition
November 20, 2020
Weekly Roundup Podcast: CPS Reform, Sex Ed Debate, Property Tax Legislation During Session
Michelle Arledge November 20, 2020
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Texas Adds 136,000 Private Sector Jobs in October
Brad Johnson November 20, 2020
After its September regression, Texas dropped back down near its August unemployment picture in October.
$1.25 Million Salary Approved for UT President
Isaiah Mitchell November 20, 2020
The new president of the University of Texas at Austin will make over a million-dollar salary.
The Back Mic: House Committee to Consider Potential Harassment Complaint, Lawmakers Request STAAR Test Cancelation, Influx of Pre-Filed Bills
Brad Johnson November 20, 2020
This week — a workplace complaint prompts investigative committee meeting, legislators call for cancelation of STAAR testing, and the first week of pre-filing sees sharp uptick in submissions compared to past sessions.
Texas Rejected Use of Dominion Voting System Software Due to Efficiency Issues
Brad Johnson November 19, 2020
Evaluations show Texas officials had concerns about Dominion Voting Systems product's efficiency and reliability when they rejected their use in January of this year.
Fort Worth to Lobby Congress for Panther Island, Infrastructure, Defense Industry Funding
Kim Roberts November 19, 2020
Fort Worth announced its congressional lobbyists will prioritize funding for Panther Island, transportation, and the local defense industry.
Dallas County Commissioner Pushes Back on Judge Jenkins as Gov. Abbott Signals No New Lockdowns
Hayden Sparks November 19, 2020
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has called for more restrictions, but Gov. Greg Abbott has signaled there will be no more lockdowns in Texas.
Heated Dallas School Board Race to Conclude with December 8 Runoff
Hayden Sparks November 19, 2020
Alex Enriquez, who did not make the cut for the runoff, endorsed Dustin Marshall and criticized frontrunner Nancy Rodriguez.
CPS Reform Bill Filed by Sen. Bryan Hughes and Rep. James Frank to Add Protections for Families, Parents
Daniel Friend November 18, 2020
The legislation intends to clarify the Texas Family Code and add in more due-process rights for parents to keep families together when possible.
Voices of Texas
VIDEO: Sen. Ted Cruz on President Trump’s Supreme Court Pick to Replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg
"What I think is critical is that we confirm this justice before election day...in case there is litigation challenging the election, and I am confident we will do that and confirm this nominee," said Cruz.
VIDEO: Dr. Robin Armstrong Explains Use of Hydroxychloroquine to Treat Coronavirus
“It’s interesting that people have made it a political discussion — I don’t care about hydroxychloroquine either way,” said Dr. Robin Armstrong.
VIDEO: Austin Homelessness Podcast with Matt Mackowiak and Brad Johnson
Senior Editor Drew White and Reporter Brad Johnson discuss the homelessness crisis in Austin with Matt Mackowiak, the President of Potomac Strategy Group, Chairman of the Travis County Republican Party, and, most recently, the founder of Save Austin Now.
Justin Berry, Candidate for HD 47, on The Texan’s Podcast
Justin Berry discusses his perspective as a police officer, what his policy objectives would be if elected, as well as his favorite holiday traditions.
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