Paul Sadler, Ted Cruz trade fire in debate for Texas' U.S. Senate seat Democratic Senate hopeful Paul Sadler unleashed a barrage of criticism against Republican rival Ted Cruz in a televised debate Tuesday, trying to make up a lot of ground in the race’s final five weeks. New book details fight over students' history standards By Gary Scharrer Proposed history curriculum standards for … [Read more...]

Like $10,000 Degree, Perry Tuition Plan May Not Fit All by Reeve Hamilton In Gov. Rick Perry’s 2011 State of the State address, he called on Texas’ universities to create degrees that cost no more than $10,000, including books. And he reiterated his desire for those institutions to lock in tuition rates for four years for incoming students. Some schools scrambled to create low-cost degrees, … [Read more...]

Texas school bars Bible banners at football games By Ramit Plushnick-Masti For three straight weeks, high school football players in a small southeast Texas town took the field by bolting through large red-and-white banners that hollered the praises of Jesus Christ. Wake Up — Schools Are Failing By Bill Hammond Employers know it. Community colleges know it. Military recruiters know it. … [Read more...]

UT finds no scientific misconduct in study on gay parenting By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz A University of Texas faculty member did not commit scientific misconduct in connection with his study that raised doubts about gay parenting, the university has concluded. Republicans reach rules change deal to avert floor fight with Texans, Ron Paul backers By Jennifer A. Dlouhy Republican leaders moved … [Read more...]

Do you believe that home schoolers should be allowed to play in UIL? Then vote up our idea on the Texas Red Tape Challenge. State Legislators are using the Texas Red Tape Challenge to collect feedback from Texans about how we can improve our state. Just sign in with your existing Google, Facebook, or Twitter account and then vote for our idea and say why. Your help will make a … [Read more...]

Property tax reform would increase incomes and add jobs By Talmadge Heflin and Chuck Devore Billy Hamilton's op-ed, "A big idea that's bad for Texas" (Page B8, Sunday), made several claims about a proposal to reform or eliminate Texas' high property taxes that need to be addressed. … [Read more...]

Great Night for Conservatives By Michael Quinn Sullivan Tuesday night’s Republican run-off was great for conservatives, posting strong wins around the state. It was also a very bad night for squishy Republicans, like House Speaker Joe Straus. And a downright miserable one for Mr. Straus’ own state senator, the newly-defeated Jeff Wentworth. … [Read more...]

Send Mr. Cruz to Washington By Kyle Stallings It is not unusual for Texans to be faced with two good choices for public office. Our great state produces many exemplary candidates who are accomplished in their fields and principled in their positions. The current contest for U.S. Senator is no exception as voters must choose between two attractive candidates. However, it is rare that we have the … [Read more...]

Gail Collins: all hat and no cattle. Posted by Joshua Trevino In the latest Muppets movie, the plot (such as it is) revolves about a villain seeking to destroy the Muppets’ theater. There’s oil beneath the structure, and the evil Tex Richman will stop at nothing to get it. Just in case the subtlety escapes you: he’s the bad guy because he’s rich, he’s mean, and he’s … [Read more...]

We Are Still Defying Kings By Michael Quinn Sullivan Over the last several years we have vividly seen that Ronald Reagan was absolutely right when he said our freedoms were “never more than one generation away from extinction.” Yet for all our political challenges, the United States of America alone remains a beacon of hope in a still too-dark world. It will remain such only through … [Read more...]