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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.
Texas engaged in 'critical fight' against businesses that boycott oil
By John Kelly | Aug 16, 2022
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar noted Texas' work against companies boycotting oil and gas in a recent tweet.
Libertarian gubernatorial hopeful Tippetts: 'You do have choices here in Texas'
By John Suayan | Aug 16, 2022
A third party candidate for Texas governor is letting the state’s registered voters know that they have other options besides incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, and Beto O’Rourke, Abbott’s Democratic challenger, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
McCaul on one-year anniversary of Afghanistan pullout: 'They didn’t really have a plan to process hundreds of thousands of potential evacuees'
By John Suayan | Aug 16, 2022
Monday marked a year since the U.S. pulled its last batch of troops from Afghanistan, essentially closing the door on a lengthy war that began nearly a month after the 9/11 attacks.
Paxton signs letter pressing Blackrock for answers on fossil fuel boycotts
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 11, 2022
As 19 states question global investment firm BlackRock over what they believe are inconsistent stances on environmental, social, governance (ESG) and energy investments, a former Texas lawmaker questions if antitrust laws are being broken.
Texas GOP leaders decry Mar-a-Lago raid: 'This weaponizes power to squelch dissent'
By John Suayan | Aug 9, 2022
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a raid on Monday on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to an Associated Press (AP) report that was ran by Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Analysis: American Express, George Soros back non-profits pushing illegal immigration across Texas border
By Austin Journal Reports | Aug 4, 2022
More than one million illegal aliens crossing the border have been caught and released into the United States by Biden Administration officials since Jan. 2021, including an estimated 8,000 per day in Texas.
McCaul on CHIPS Act: 'Texas will be the real big beneficiary'
By John Suayan | Aug 2, 2022
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Tuesday that intends to promote the research, development and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the U.S.
Abbott: Bill 'will help Texas leverage our investments in the semiconductor industry'
By John Suayan | Jul 25, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott urged lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to approve a bill on Thursday that intends to promote the research, development and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the U.S., per the Office of the Texas Governor, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
'We need to return as much of that as possible': Abbott endorses tax breaks
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2022
With the news that Texas is expecting one of the biggest budget surpluses in its history, state leaders are calling for the use of the surplus to give financial breaks to taxpayers, such as a reduction in property taxes.
Virden: Affordability and property taxes have reached a crisis point in Austin
By Press Release | Jul 15, 2022
A recent poll released by the Austin Monitor showed that a majority of Austinites believe that a lack of affordability in Austin is our most pressing issue.
District 9 candidate Joah Spearman has raised $68,000 for his Austin City Council campaign
By Press Release | Jul 15, 2022
As of this report, I have raised $68K for my campaign without support from a lone bundler or hosting a single $5K+ fundraiser.
Abbott: 'Because of President Biden's open border policies, deadly fentanyl is flooding America'
By John Suayan | Jul 15, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott visited the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Region II Headquarters on Thursday where he discussed the state’s efforts to address the fentanyl crisis, per a press release issued by the governor’s office.
Watson on ABoR endorsement: 'This is crucial and I’m looking forward to working together'
By John Suayan | Jul 13, 2022
Austin mayoral candidate Kirk Watson secured a campaign endorsement from a realtor trade organization in the state capital on Tuesday.
Hispanic journalist group to first lady: 'Do not reduce us to stereotypes'
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2022
First Lady Jill Biden’s attempt to describe the Latino population of San Antonio during a speech to the largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization on Monday garnered backlash, prompting her to issue an apology, per an Associated Press (AP) report that was ran by San Antonio ABC affiliate KSAT.
ABoR endorses Kirk Watson for Austin Mayor
By Press Release | Jul 12, 2022
Today, we are proud to announce that the Austin Board of REALTORS® has endorsed Kirk Watson to become Austin’s next Mayor.
Gallagher, Driussi named to MLS Team of the Week
By Press Release | Jul 8, 2022
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher was named to the Major League Soccer (MLS) Team of the Week for Week 18, with midfielder Sebastián Driussi named to the Team of the Week bench as Austin came back to beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 on Monday night.
McCaul calls for action on human trafficking: Expert calls trafficking 'The essence of the modern-day slavery'
By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 30, 2022
According to Reuters, on June 27th, 51 immigrants were discovered dead outside San Antonio.
Paxton on letter to Garland: 'It's the federal government’s job to protect the American people against violent acts, threats and persecution'
By John Suayan | Jun 28, 2022
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton joined a group of state attorneys general on Monday in asking U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to look into threats and attacks made against pro-life groups and judges, according to a press release issued by his office.
Cornyn reacts to Roe v. Wade overturn, clarifies tweet: 'Thank goodness some SCOTUS precedents are overruled'
By John Suayan | Jun 27, 2022
A tweet that U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) sent on Saturday in response to former President Barack Obama's regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade gave way to speculation that the longtime lawmaker is calling for the return of segregation, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.