Politics

Matthew Dowd was a liberal democrat operative in Texas before joining President Bush's GOP team.  Dowd for years has been the liberal voice in politics for the ABC television network national news.

The process may seem hyper-partisan and messy in the media, but the procedures are very strict with very little leeway. 

The ACLU is seeking immediate action into Border Patrol agents’ use of horses, raised lariats (also referred to as “whips” in public reporting), and xenophobic and derogatory language to menace and intimidate migrants.

Governor Greg Abbott today met with McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos and other city officials to discuss McAllen and the entire Rio Grande Valley's ever-growing economic and cultural impact in the state of Texas. The Governor and city officials also talked about the state's collaborative efforts with McAllen officials to secure the border and keep Texans safe. During the discussion, the Governor presented a proclamation and a Texas flag to Mayor Villalobos to congratulate him on being sworn in as the mayor of McAllen earlier this year.

Patrick calls Buckingham a “proven, conservative fighter the people of Texas can count on to secure our border, protect private property rights, defend the Alamo, and take care of our brave veterans.”

Property Tax Relief Added to Special Session

This week's city council meeting once again turned contentious as the issue of designating San Angelo as a sanctuary city for the unborn continues to be a hot topic for the residents of the city.

On Monday morning, pro-life supporters gathered in front of City Hall to show their support for the movement to make San Angelo a Sanctuary City.

As an unprecedented number of migrants gather along the Texas border, Governor Abbott signed a new bill that will increase security funding.

H.R. “Winkie” Wardlaw and plaintiffs were awarded $106,063.70 in attorneys fees in their failed effort to sue a San Angelo church, a local gymnastics business, and the City of San Angelo over a zoning dispute.

During the San Angelo City Council meeting held Thursday, September 9th, community members voiced their support for voting to make San Angelo the 38th Sanctuary City for the Unborn in the state.