June 20, 2021 After Legislature Leaves, Abbott Announces Plan for Texas Border Wallby Brandon Waltens After hinting at an upcoming announcement last week amid the growing border crisis, Gov. Greg Abbott officially announced a plan for the state of Texas to build its own southern border wall. StatewideFiscal Responsibility Index Grades Lawmakers on Voting RecordThe ratings are based on 151 votes taken in the House, and 79 votes taken in the Senate. Conflicting Messages as Abbott Signs Bill on Critical Race TheoryThe author insists the ban is the strongest in the nation while Abbott indicates there is more to be done. LocalFort Worth Parents Plan Rally Against Critical Race TheoryA group of parents and citizens are not going to sit back and accept CRT in FWISD. Austinites Continue Fight Against Democrat-Run City Hall Over Homeless HotelsAmid a tumultuous two-year public safety disaster in Texas’ capital city, citizens continue to resist harmful decisions by their city officials—and are offering alternative solutions. Quoting...“Freedom lies in being bold.” - Robert Frost |