The Dean of the Travis County House delegation will not run for re-election.
After 26 years of serving in the Texas House of Representatives, Elliott Naishtat (D-Austin) is retiring. Six candidates have filed for the upcoming Democratic primary. To read more…
Houston, we have a Mayor.
State Representative Sylvester Turner defeated Bill King, a businessman and former mayor of Kemah, in the mayoral runoff earning 51% of the vote. At one point, Turner’s lead was by a narrow 500 votes. Fort Bend County ultimately pushed Mayor-elect Turner over the finish line. To read more…
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Monday was the filing deadline for candidates in Texas for the March 1, 2016 primary elections. With at least 15 House members and 2 Senators not returning, it should make for an interesting election cycle. For many districts in Texas, the race is really decided during the primary, and not the general election. To read more…
Mike Morath, from Dallas I.S.D. to Texas Education Commissioner.
Governor Abbott has appointed Mike Morath to succeed Michael Williams when he officially steps down on January 1, 2016. While a D.I.S.D. trustee, Morath pushed for a “home rule” policy, implemented merit pay for teachers, and D.I.S.D. experienced higher graduation rates and standardized test scores. To read more…
Only in Austin…
Head over to Mozart’s Coffee Roasters for a light show that is said to give Austin’s Trail of Lights some competition. Every hour on the hour, starting at 6pm until midnight, you can catch an elaborate 15 minute choreographed show set to music. Go early and grab a hot chocolate to enjoy during the performance! To read more…