All local governments should perform efficiency audits. Is your city already doing it?

South Texans want to create their own Texas Triangle, the South Texas Triangle, but will it work?

Annual financial reports are released at this time of year, and reading them will provide the best insight into your city's fiscal health.

A McKinney resident is fighting for compensation after the government damaged her home. This could happen to you.

Local jurisdictions across the state always have something going on. While many eyes are on Austin and Washington D.C., more people need to be paying attention at home.

Across the state, local government corporations are using their authority to take out debt and spend on your behalf. You should be aware.

Bond measures, School bonds, School infrastructure, Community engagement, Civic participation., Community support, School funding, Voter education, Voter turnout, Election results, School improvements, Educational initiatives, Fiscal responsibility, School district, Local elections, Election cycle, Taxpayer impact, Budget allocation, Public education, Education policy

Local officials often claim they can't control the cost of living, but the decisions they make certainly factor in and can often drive up costs.

From bonds to charter amendments, they are local propositions on ballots across Texas. What's on yours?

Crime labs are an overlooked part of the criminal justice system, is yours functioning as it should?