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Energy Alliance policy director on new report: 'Mandating higher prices won't increase the reliability of the grid'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 21, 2022
A new report by energy expert Robert Bryce estimates that Texas consumers will have to cover at least $10.5 billion of costs from Winter Storm Uri through higher electricity and natural gas bills while critics contend that the higher prices don’t come with increased reliability, according to Forbes.
UT Austin president: 'Our university has made great strides in its commitment to diversity and inclusion in recent years'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 10, 2022
The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) implemented a Strategic Plan for Faculty Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) to hire diverse faculty members.
High property taxes in Texas make homeownership difficult
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 24, 2022
Vance Ginn, chief economist of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, recently explained difficulties homeowners face in the surging Texas housing market.
Favor Delivery appoints a Chief Taco Officer: 'Our goal was to find someone who has a genuine passion for tacos'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2022
Texas-based on-demand delivery service Favor Delivery recently announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Taco Officer.
Expert questions wind energy: 'Wind turbines don't generate power when we need it most'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2022
Energy expert Brian Gitt recently questioned the reliability of wind energy, citing a report by consulting economist Edgardo Sepulveda that was posted on Twitter.
SCOTUS allows Biden administration to rescind 'Remain in Mexico' immigration law, prompting trafficking concerns
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 1, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a decision allowing President Joe Biden to rescind a Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy.
Austin City Limits Music Festival sells out tickets for Weekend 1 in single day
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 21, 2022
The Austin City Limits Music Festival, an annual music festival showcasing popular and upcoming musicians, sold out their tickets for the first weekend within the first day.
'We've caught three cartel members and one gang member': Kimble County Sheriff speaks on illegal immigration
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 20, 2022
The Kimble County Sheriff's Department is facing a sharp increase in illegal immigration rates. Kimble County Sheriff Allen Castleberry says that many of these migrants may be bad actors seeking to enter the United States to conduct illegal activities or carry out terrorist attacks.
Texas Public Policy Foundation: 'No matter how you slice it, Texans everywhere need property tax relief'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 17, 2022
Austin's property tax levy grew faster than the preferred rate of growth from 2016 to 2020 and Vance Ginn, Chief Economist of the Texas Public Policy Foundation is advocating for the importance of reducing property taxes for all Texans.
Senior Director of Engagement and Right on Immigration of Texas Public Policy Foundation: 'Our southwestern border is being flooded by migrants'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 14, 2022
Ken Oliver, Senior Director of Engagement and Right on Immigration with Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) recently noted that lax border policies are like related to a growing migrant caravan traveling through Mexico. Migrant caravans have been noted to be rife with human and sex trafficking, posing great danger to those involved, leading Mexican authorities to break up the caravan.
Director of "Life:Powered": 'Our grid certainly can't sustain us all switching to electric vehicles right now'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 14, 2022
Jason Isaac, Director of Life: Powered at the Texas Public Policy Foundation recently reacted to the news that Buick has committed to going completely electric by 2030 saying that the nation's grid wouldn't be able to handle everyone switching to electric vehicles.
Cho on Operation Lost Souls after 70 children are rescued: 'We are looking out for our children – our community’s most precious resource'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 7, 2022
A multi-agency operation in El Paso recently recovered 70 missing children, including victims of sex trafficking.
Economist to Senate Finance Committee: 'Texans are facing a crisis when it comes to paying for their skyrocketing property taxes, inflated bills and saving'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 1, 2022
The chief economist of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) recently testified before the Senate Finance Committee on lowering property taxes in Texas.
Abbott: 'Use the billions in our savings account to cut property taxes in Texas'
By Andy Nghiem | May 25, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently voiced his support for a proposal from Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) that would use the state's budget surplus to reduce the amount of property taxes that Texans pay.
Energy expert Gitt: 'Texas seems to be following in California's footsteps' in pursuit of costly intermittent energy sources
By Andy Nghiem | May 8, 2022
As Texas leans more toward green energy sources, the IER recently analyzed federal energy land lease policies and noted that an overreliance on renewable energy has contributed to California's extremely high energy prices.
IDEA Austin high school seniors grab more than 800 college acceptances in 'incredibly special' signing day event
By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2022
IDEA Public Schools in Austin celebrated College Signing Day 2022 at the Palmer Events Center with its two graduating classes in Austin, where seniors revealed to friends and family where they decided to attend college.
Abbott on state’s plan to be energy leader: Renewable energy ‘tied with Texas’ prosperity’
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 25, 2022
Texas is planning to overtake California as the renewable energy leader in the U.S. within the next three years, but the state will need to boost battery capacity to fully take advantage of the benefits of green energy.
TTARA: Austin property owners may face 'sticker shock' as home appraisals, property taxes surge
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022
There have been renewed calls in Texas for property tax reform as property taxes across the state could surge up to 50% this year.
Texas legislature targets property tax reform as rates are expected to rise
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 19, 2022
Property taxes have long been a point of contention in Texas, and the expected rate appraisals this year are expected to be high. This has renewed the calls across the state for property tax reform, yet a recent report by the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association makes the note that it very well could have been worse.
'Biden refuses to come see the mess he’s made at the border': First bus from Texas of illegal immigrants arrives in Washington, D.C.
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 13, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently made good on his promise to bus illegal immigrants to the nation's capitol in response to the Biden administration's announcement that it would be ending Title 42 ejections from the southern border.