(The Center Square) – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has handed the state of Texas another win, this time on an election integrity law the state legislature passed in 2021. A panel of judges in...
Pledging ‘actual Republican leadership,’ Huffines to challenge governor in GOP primary
Despite having a large campaign war chest, Gov. Greg Abbott has drawn opposition for a third term from within his own party over criticism that he was too slow in reopening the state during...
‘That needs to change’: Dallas-Fort Worth homeschooled families could finally have opportunity to participate in public school extracurriculars
House Bill 547 could mean big things for Dallas' homeschooled children if the Senate approves. The bill, which cleared the Texas House this week and is also referred to as the University...
House unanimously advances ‘crucial bill that helps combat human trafficking’
Human trafficking is a problem that the Texas Legislature is taking seriously. On May 6, the Texas House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 315, which aims to curb human...
Rasmussen poll: Americans support private sector growth, less government control
Data from a national Scott Rasmussen poll show that a majority of Americans believes an emphasis on private sector jobs over government jobs is better for the U.S. economy. According to poll data...
By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2021
Rasmussen poll: U.S. voters divided on details of Biden’s infrastructure plan
A nationwide Rasmussen Media Group poll for the Dallas Express on President Biden’s infrastructure plan shows that 47% of voters are likely to support the plan with 35% of respondents...
By Brenna Dugan | May 5, 2021
Texas legislators ‘seek justice’ after Capitol staffer is allegedly drugged by lobbyist
The Texas House is grappling with a disturbing scandal after a lobbyist allegedly drugged a female staffer with a "date rape drug" during a recent meeting in downtown Austin. The staffer who came...
Retired Cal State Fullerton professor: Natural gas is best option for reliable energy in Texas
The announcement came as a surprise, even a shock to many people. On April 13, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asked Texans to conserve electricity use due to the grid nearing...
Leach, Rodriguez introduce ‘Lauren and CJ’s Law’ to increase sentence for intoxicated-manslaughter convictions
As Lauren and CJ Davis crossed the street to attend a Dallas Mavericks game in November 2015, an impaired driver hit the couple. CJ died at the scene, and Lauren was pronounced dead at the hospital....
Rasmussen poll shows support for voter ID requirement in Texas
Voter integrity legislation moving through the Texas Legislature has elicited charges of voter suppression and racism, as have other state-level election reform bills introduced in the wake of...
By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 21, 2021
Foundation urges rejection of $2 trillion infrastructure bill: ‘Americans aren’t clamoring for a Green New Deal’
President Joe Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure and economic recovery package is a bad idea and a poor investment, according to analysis from the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Economist...
Q & A with Antonio (Twin) Harris, District 5 candidate for Fort Worth City Council
Question: Can you give us a little bit of background on yourself and why did you decide to run for city council? Answer: I am a longtime entrepreneur, and lifetime proud product of Fort...
By Sarah Downey | Apr 12, 2021
Arlington City Council candidate Rebecca Boxall: ‘I see opportunity everywhere’
Arlington City Council District 5 candidate Rebecca Boxall recently provided the following responses to a Dallas Express questionnaire: Question: Can you give us a little bit of background on...
Fort Worth mayoral candidate Daniel ‘DC’ Caldwell: ‘I am a seeker of consensus and common ground’
Fort Worth mayoral candidate Daniel "DC" Caldwell recently provided the following responses to a Dallas Express questionnaire: Question: Can you give us a little bit of background on yourself and...
Denton City Council candidate Daniel Clanton: ‘I bring energy and I’m not a 9-to-5 person’
Denton City Council candidate Daniel Clanton recently provided the following responses to a Dallas Express questionnaire: Question: Can you give us a little bit of background about yourself...
Dallas City Council candidate Devante D. Peters: ‘I’m from the community and I know the issues’
Davante D. Peters, a community activist/organizer from the Oak Cliff area and candidate for Dallas City Council District 8, submitted the following responses to a Dallas Express questionnaire....
Arlington City Council candidate Nikkie Hunter: ‘Public safety is my number-one priority’
Nikkie Hunter, who is running for Arlington City Council District 3, submitted the following responses to a Dallas Express questionnaire. Question: Can you give us a little bit of background on...
Kathryn Wheeler runs for Addison City Council to participate in ‘servicement’
Kathryn Wheeler is in the running to be Addison City Council’s newest member. Even before she became wife to a former Addison mayor, Wheeler developed a love for local government. While they were...
By Elyse Kelly | Mar 1, 2021
