Watchdog Blog
Updated Wednesday, 03/17/2010 - 16:02
Gubernatorial candidate Bill White, who made big money from drilling firm, still won't release tax returns
It's a frackin' good idea for candidates for high political office to make their income tax returns public -- and a story in this morning's Houston Chronicle shows why. , now the Democratic nominee for governor, has made a whole lot of money from a company that is being probed for pollution problems, the Chronicle reports this morning. The ex-mayor is a director of BJ Services Co., a firm that is involved in drilling for natural gas by "fracking," or...
By Jennifer Peebles
It's a frackin' good idea for candidates for high political office to make their income tax returns public -- and a story in this morning's Houston Chronicle shows why. , now the Democratic nominee for governor, has made a whole lot of money from a company that is being probed for pollution problems, the Chronicle reports this morning. The ex-mayor is a director of BJ Services Co., a firm that is involved in drilling for natural gas by "fracking," or...
By Jennifer Peebles
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Wednesday, 03/17/2010 - 15:23
Allegation: Signs posted by Borris Miles in heated Houston statehouse race violated election laws
A former state House member from Houston who knocked off an incumbent state rep by 10 votes in the March 2 primary has been accused of violating state election laws in wording his campaign signs. The signs posted by Borris Miles, who... By Steve Miller |
Wednesday, 03/17/2010 - 12:00
Texas Watchdog continues looking at local open government heroes for Sunshine Week: This time we journey to Big Spring, Texas
This week Texas Watchdog is highlighting local Texas heroes who have fought for greater government transparency. Please come back all week to see different Texans profiled for their work in making government more open to us all. Some are... By Trent Seibert |
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Investigative Reports
Wednesday, 03/17/2010 - 11:00
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Texas Politics
Wednesday, 03/17/2010 - 11:06
Gubernatorial candidate Bill White linked to company facing pollution probe: Chron
National Democratic committee to pour millions into Texas leg races: Statesman
Former Republican State Senator David Sibley wants his old job back: Waco Tribune
Texas Observer looks at Gov. Rick Perry and the Texas Enterprise Fund
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Inside Schools
Wednesday, 03/17/2010 - 10:14
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