Gohmert lawsuit could shake up Electoral College certification
By Kyla Asbury | Dec 31, 2020
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tyler) is continuing his lawsuit against Vice President Mike Pence to prevent him from formally declaring President-elect Joe Biden as the next president after a recount of the Electoral College votes next week.
Amistad Project joins Texas lawsuit
By Kyla Asbury | Dec 11, 2020
The Amistad Project joined litigation filed by Texas in the U.S. Supreme Court, seeking to intervene on behalf of voters.
Younger voters favor natural gas, a recent study finds
By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020
A recent poll found that the majority of young voters believe natural gas is critical for the nation's economy and that it is an affordable energy source.
Innovative Teachers of Texas offers comprehensive benefits for teachers at lower costs and without a political agenda
By Kyla Asbury | Jul 3, 2020
The Innovative Teachers of Texas (ITT) is dedicated to serving teachers all while giving its members the best value without a political agenda.
Texas leaders stand with The Empowerment Alliance on energy independence
By Kyla Asbury | Jul 3, 2020
Political leaders nationwide signed the Declaration of Energy Independence along with The Empowerment Alliance (TEA), urging the United States to bring affordable energy to Americans.
Man arrested for setting up sex trafficking websites
By Kyla Asbury | Jun 26, 2020
A man was arrested after he allegedly set up several sex trafficking websites and brought in $21 million over two years, The Mercury News reported.
Texas human trafficking movie to be released next month
By Kyla Asbury | Jun 26, 2020
A new movie set to be released on July 14 focuses on sex trafficking in East Texas, CBS 19 reported.
Former prosecutors start nonprofit to fight human trafficking
By Kyla Asbury | Jun 26, 2020
The Institute to Combat Trafficking is hoping to bring attention to trafficking and fight against it, News4SA reported.
Organization fighting human trafficking in need of volunteers
By Kyla Asbury | Jun 26, 2020
The Freedom in the 806 Coalition Against Trafficking is in need of volunteers, KVII reported.
Research group poll: Texas Republicans oppose higher taxes due to shortfall
By Kyla Asbury | Jun 11, 2020
Texas Republicans do not want to increase taxes to cover the impact on the economy due to COVID-19, according to a survey performed by Remington Research Group.
Texas Democrats in agreement with Republicans on COVID-19 policies, poll finds
By Kyla Asbury | Jun 10, 2020
Most Democrats do not want to increase taxes to cover the COVID-19-related economic downturn, according to a survey performed by Remington Research Group.
Eighteen arrested in human trafficking bust
By Kyla Asbury | Jun 1, 2020
Eighteen individuals were arrested earlier this month as part of a human trafficking bust by the McLennan Sheriff's Office and Homeland Security, KCEN-TV reported.
Trump administration hits solar and wind projects with huge retroactive rent bills
By Kyla Asbury | May 23, 2020
After two years, the Trump administration has ended a rent breaks for certain wind and solar projects using federal lands, Reuters reported.
Statewide sales tax collections in April drop 9.3% from previous year
By Kyla Asbury | May 13, 2020
Texas' state sales tax revenue for April totaled $2.58 billion, which is 9.3% lower than April 2019.
Texas comptroller extends franchise tax reporting date due to COVID-19 conditions
By Kyla Asbury | Apr 10, 2020
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the extension of the due date for 2020 franchise tax reports to July 15 so that it will be consistent with the Internal Revenue Service's updated dates due to COVID-19, San Angelo Live reported.
More bankruptcies, mergers, acquisitions likely in oil and gas industry in 2020, Forbes predicts
By Kyla Asbury | Jan 20, 2020
Forbes projects more bankruptcies, mergers and acquisitions within the oil and gas industry this year.
Woman suspected of human trafficking arrested at McLennan County massage parlor
By Kyla Asbury | Jan 17, 2020
The McLennan County Sheriff's Department arrested a woman in connection with a massage parlor sex trafficking operation.
Texas isn't as business-friendly as assumed, claims political writer
By Kyla Asbury | Jan 17, 2020
Despite having no income tax and consistently being ranked the top state to do business in, Texas is less business-friendly than thought to be, according to Texas Scorecard.
