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Local NewsFort Worth McDonald’s Rolls Out New Automated Location Without Dine-in Option

Kim RobertsJanuary 5, 2023

Whether craving a Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with cheese, the new Fort Worth McDonald’s location is aiming for faster service through automation.

Issues Taxes & SpendingSome Texas Local Governments Spend Well Above Population Plus Inflation Line

Brad JohnsonJuly 1, 2022

In recent years, Republican legislators have placed more scrutiny on the spending practices of localities.

88th Legislature Education Elections 2022 Taxes & SpendingAbbott Backs Eliminating Largest Component of Property Tax Bills in Texas

Brad JohnsonMay 12, 2022

The legislature has already earmarked $3 billion of its federal coronavirus aid for property tax compression in the 88th legislative session.

Federal Taxes & Spending TransportationTexas High-Speed Rail Project May Be Eligible for Biden’s ‘Buy American’ Funds Despite Foreign Contracts

Kim RobertsMarch 17, 2022

Texas Central wants to receive federal infrastructure money to help construct its high-speed rail project, though questions are raised as to whether it would qualify.

Statewide News TransportationTexas Prices Increase as Inflation Exacerbates Shortages

Brad JohnsonDecember 28, 2021

Inflation is wreaking havoc on the economy as prices consumers pay for anything from groceries to gas are rising.

87th Legislature Federal State House State SenateFederal Coronavirus Aid to Bring Surplus Dollars with Stipulations

Brad JohnsonMay 23, 2021

Texas stands to gain nearly $16 billion in federal coronavirus aid, but it comes with strings attached.

87th Legislature State House Taxes & SpendingElimination of Main Property Tax Rate Component Considered by Texas House Committee

Brad JohnsonApril 13, 2021

The Maintenance and Operations rate is the main factor in the property taxes citizens pay, and a new bill aims to eliminate it for school districts.

Local NewsFort Worth Bar’s Liquor License Suspended for Social Distancing and Masking Violations

Brad JohnsonFebruary 10, 2021

After a visit from TABC agents, a Fort Worth bar will now have its operating license suspended for 30 days.

87th Legislature State House State Senate Taxes & Spending$251 Billion State Budget Proposed by Texas Legislature

Brad JohnsonJanuary 22, 2021

This week, Texas' House and Senate unveiled their baseline budgets for this session. Both are remarkably similar as the budget debate begins.

Local NewsAustin City Council Approves $2,000 Fine for Mask-Order Violation Through End of 2020

Brad JohnsonJuly 10, 2020

Governor Abbott issued a statewide mask mandate on July 2 and some localities, like Austin, have since implemented their own, stricter orders.

Local News State House Statewide News Taxes & SpendingLawmakers and Lobbyists Take Sides on $365 Billion in Local Government Debt

Brad JohnsonDecember 16, 2019

Stakeholders react to a new report by the Texas Public Policy Foundation showing the debt amassed by Texas' local governments.

86th Legislature Education Issues State House State Senate Taxes & SpendingPay Raises for Texas Teachers Factoring into Ongoing Property Tax, School Finance Debate

Brad JohnsonMay 1, 2019

A $5,000 per teacher pay raise is a high priority for Lt. Governor Dan Patrick as the 86th Legislature wrestles with property taxes and school finance.