by TFR Staff | Apr 23, 2026 | Local
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP)1 tried to pass a massive workspace upgrade2 for themselves, funded with taxpayer dollars. ATP, the agency overseeing the massive Project Connect3 light rail project, was set to vote this week on spending $32 million for an 8-10...
by TFR Staff | Apr 21, 2026 | News
An undercover video1 led to the firing of a UNT employee, Paige Falco, who was formerly a field education coordinator in UNT’s Department of Social Work. In the video, Falco openly admits that DEI is “definitely still a focus” despite the 2023 statewide ban signed by...
by TFR Staff | Apr 17, 2026 | Local
What FISD Isn’t Saying Out Loud As Fredericksburg families sit down with their property tax bills each year, many are already feeling the squeeze. Texas property taxes have become one of the heaviest burdens in the country, and the hill country is no exception. So...
by TFR Staff | Apr 16, 2026 | News
Governor Greg Abbott seems to have firmly closed the door on casino-style gambling in Texas ahead of the 90th Legislative Session, delivering welcome news for hardworking Texas families and taxpayers who prioritize fiscal discipline over predatory revenue schemes. On...
by TFR Staff | Mar 31, 2026 | State
For over three decades, the Texas Lottery has been sold to Texans as a voluntary way to support public education without raising taxes. But its troubled and controversial history, especially the recent developments suggesting an organized crime syndicate had...
