President Joe Biden released his proposed federal budget on Thursday, pledging to cut the federal deficit and raise taxes on the rich. His proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024 would increase the...
TPPF exec: Foster care bill heads to Abbott’s desk, ‘has a great chance of passing’
A bill strengthening community-based care for foster children is headed for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Senate Bill 1896, sponsored by state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, a Republican from Brenham who chairs...
By Tom Lawrence | May 30, 2021
‘Always a pleasure to vote’: Price casts early ballot for June 5 runoffs, last vote as Fort Worth mayor
On Tuesday May 25, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price casted an early ballot in the city's June 5 Joint Runoff Elections, which include the race between Deborah Peoples and Mattie Parker to decide her...
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2021
‘In Texas, we don’t defund or disrespect our police’: Abbott pledges to sign bill to block cities’ attempts to defund police
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently promised that he would soon sign a bill into law that would blocks cities' attempts to decrease police budgets. Abbott made the vow after Austin police took a long...
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2021
Texas House passes bill to ‘help students protect themselves against dating and domestic violence’
The Texas House of Representatives has unanimously passed a bill to help prevent child abuse, family violence and dating violence. Senate Bill 1109, dubbed the Christine Blubaugh Act, would require...
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2021
‘We can never repay the debt’: House Committee approves bill to promote employment for children of fallen service members
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform recently approved a bipartisan bill that would increase employment opportunities for children of fallen service members. Children of military service...
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2021
‘Truly blessed’: Johnson, wife Nikki welcome first daughter
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and his wife Nikki have welcomed their third child together, a baby girl named Lela Reece Johnson. Johnson announced on social media this week that Lela entered the world...
‘The Texas economy is booming’: Abbott praises Texas economy, declines federal benefits amidst concerns
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stated that the number of job openings in the state almost matches the number of Texans receiving unemployment benefits as he praised the state's economy. Abbott was one of...
By John Kelly | May 30, 2021
DALLAS LOVE FIELD: Summer Travel Tips 2021
Dallas Love Field issued the following announcement on May 28 We are thrilled to see the uptick in passengers as the 2021 summer travel season gets underway! In passenger enplanements, we will have...
DALLAS AREA RAPID TRANSIT: DART Board Approves Public Hearing for January 2022 Service Changes on June 8
Dallas Area Rapid Transit issued the following announcement on May 25 The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors has approved a public hearing on the proposed DART January 2022 service...
‘Stand up against hate’: Johnson condemns recent spike of anti-Semitic violence
The U.S. has experienced a spate of violent anti-Semitic attacks since Israel and Hamas began fighting again. Tensions in the middle east between Israel and Hamas reached a boiling point earlier...
By Andy Nghiem | May 28, 2021
‘Dallas stands with you all’: Johnson ‘heartbroken’ over San Jose mass shooting
On Wednesday, May 26, a mass shooting incident at a rail yard in San Jose, California claimed the lives of 10 people. On the morning of the incident, a transit employee of the Santa Clara Valley...
By Andy Nghiem | May 28, 2021
Republican congressmen call proposed For the People Act ‘for the politicians, particularly Democrat politicians’
America is in the midst of a fight for its future, three Republican U.S. House members said during the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Monday forum. Among the most dangerous items aimed at the...
Abbott signs heartbeat bill into law, Allred says ‘radical law is an embarrassment to our state’
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law Senate Bill 8, commonly known as the "heartbeat bill," that bans abortions after as early as six weeks into a pregnancy. The legislation, which was mostly...
West celebrates ‘the inauguration of the Texas Tejano Monument’
Texas state Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) was present to help in the inauguration of the Texas Tejano Monument on the Capitol grounds in Austin. West said this was an important step in celebrating the...
Federal aid continues to roll out to ‘North Texas families still struggling with the financial impact of this pandemic’
North Texan residents who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may still be eligible for additional federal financial aid through President Joe Biden's American Jobs and American Families Plan....
By Karla Florez | May 27, 2021
‘We are so grateful for your sacrifice’: Taylor, fellow veterans show appreciation for service members
U.S. Rep. Van Taylor (R-Plano) and his fellow members of the For Country Caucus recently volunteered at an event hosted by Operation Gratitude. Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit organization, makes...
By Andy Nghiem | May 27, 2021
‘This bill will protect thousands’: Johnson commends Biden for signing bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans
President Joe Biden has signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law as the nation experiences a rise in hate crimes against Asian American communities. Signed into law on May 20, S.937 will...
By Andy Nghiem | May 27, 2021
‘A wonderful experience’: Holland celebrates 10 years of public service
What began as a seat on the Heath City Council in 2011, has turned into a dedication of public service for the now representative, Justin Holland, who hopes his career will continue to prosper. On...
Veasey: ‘Let’s improve access to voter registration by expanding online, automatic and same-day voter registration’
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Fort Worth) dedicated May 20 as the 28th anniversary of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Set forth by Bill Clinton in 1993, the National Voter Registration Act...
By Trina Thomas | May 26, 2021
‘Bonton Farms Bill’ helps previously incarcerated individuals reenter society
Dallas resident, Daron Babcock, is paving the way to change for previously incarcerated individuals who are burdened by fines on their journey to reenter society. On May 18, it was announced that...