From the Convention Floor: A Political Junkie’s Dream Comes True
Unity continues to be a common thread in the reports received from Hopkins County’s Donnie Wisenbaker, a delegate to the Republican National Convention this week. However, one of the dreams of his self-defined political junkie life came true Tuesday evening. Tuesday evening, Wisenbaker was on the floor as Lt. Governor Dan Patrick voiced the vote of the Texas Delegation during the roll call vote for the Presidential nominee....
President’s Declaration Regarding Restrooms/Bathrooms Still a Question for Local District
Sulphur Springs School Superintendent Michael Lamb said the district has not received the letter from the federal government informing them of the Presidential “Decree” concerning who uses which restroom. He stated that it is hard to say what affect the President’s statement will make on the local district at this time. The Obama administration is issuing a directive telling every public school district in the country to allow...
Texas Racing Commission Funded for 90 Days
Texas Racing Commission Funded for 90 Days by Luqman Adeniyi, The Texas Tribune – September 2, 2015 Racetracks in Texas resumed operations Wednesday after state officials agreed to temporarily fund the commission that regulates them. But whether long-term funding will be approved for the Texas Racing Commission remains in question. Late Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement saying the Legislative Budget...
Senator Bob Hall In Town for Town Hall Meeting
District 2 Senator Bob Hall was in Sulphur Springs Saturday morning for a town hall meeting with area residents and county and school leaders. During the time, Hall pointed out that the Texas senate has a more conservative shift this year and that is not simply based on eight (8) new members who consider themselves conservative. He attributed his statement to the fact that it now takes 13 votes and not just 11 to block a bill from...
School Choice Supporters to Gather at Capitol
by Morgan Smith, The Texas Tribune – January 29, 2015 As pressure mounts for Texas lawmakers to pass a private school voucher program, educators, parents, students and other advocates will gather Friday at the Capitol for what’s being billed as the state’s largest-ever school choice rally. The event is part of National School Choice Week, which has included dozens of events in states across the country. It comes two...
Nondiscrimination Ordinance Battle Goes Statewide
Nondiscrimination Ordinance Battle Goes Statewide by Bobby Blanchard, The Texas Tribune January 24, 2015 As fights brew in several Texas cities over nondiscrimination ordinances protecting gay people, state lawmakers are poised to dive into the fray. Since 2013, San Antonio, Houston and Plano have passed ordinances that offer lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people certain protections against discrimination in employment,...
