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Texas veterinarian heads to appeals court in free speech case

2015-01-08T15:37:13-06:00

Fox 4 KBTV Updated on Jan. 5, 2015 NEW ORLEANS—Does the First Amendment apply to licensed professionals who give advice over the Internet? That is the question to be presented to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans Tuesday in a high-profile case that pits a veterinarian against the Texas Veterinary Board. Dr. Ron Hines - a disabled retiree and Texas-licensed veterinarian - had begun to use the Internet in 2002 to help pet owners from across the the world, often in remote locations and often for free. He uses the Internet to remain productive and share his lifetime [...]

Texas veterinarian heads to appeals court in free speech case2015-01-08T15:37:13-06:00

FOIFT past president Jack Loftis, former Houston Chronicle editor, dies

2015-01-05T15:46:54-06:00

Houston Chronicle By Kyrie O'Connor Originally published Dec. 30, 2014 Jack D. Loftis, who led the Houston Chronicle newsroom through space shuttle flights, the Enron scandal and the 9/11 terror attacks, has died at age 80 after a long illness. Loftis, the Chronicle's vice president and editor from 1987 to 2002, died about 10 p.m. Monday at the Gardens of Bellaire assisted living home. Loftis joined the Chronicle in 1965 as a copy editor, often working the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift. Soon he was named editor of Texas Magazine, the Chronicle's Sunday supplement. Among the stories he published was [...]

FOIFT past president Jack Loftis, former Houston Chronicle editor, dies2015-01-05T15:46:54-06:00

FOI Foundation of Texas looks ahead to 2015

2014-12-29T15:57:46-06:00

As the year comes to a close, and a new year is about to begin, the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas reminds its supporters and all open government and First Amendment advocates that the FOI Foundation is here to serve you. In 2015, we'll be tracking legislation at the Texas Capitol that affects you and your ability to participate in our democracy through free speech and open government. Keep an eye on our blog for frequent updates. We'll also continue our educational outreach and FOI Hotline service. Please don't hesitate to contact us about open government issues in your area. [...]

FOI Foundation of Texas looks ahead to 20152014-12-29T15:57:46-06:00

Prime Prep Academy ordered to release documents to The Dallas Morning News

2014-12-22T15:40:04-06:00

By Jeff Mosier The Dallas Morning News Originally published Dec. 21. 2014 The Texas attorney general’s office has intervened to force Prime Prep Academy to release public documents it has withheld from The Dallas Morning News for months. The troubled charter school had 10 business days to provide all the documents to the attorney general, but it appears Prime Prep will miss that Friday deadline. Edwin Flores, the school’s attorney in this matter, said he forwarded all documents he’s received, but some still haven’t been produced by administrators. The information requested from Prime Prep included noncontroversial documents that are routinely released by local [...]

Prime Prep Academy ordered to release documents to The Dallas Morning News2014-12-22T15:40:04-06:00

How the Cornyn-Leahy transparency bill suddenly died in Congress

2014-12-16T14:33:46-06:00

By Josh Hicks Washington Post Originally published Dec. 16, 2014 Nothing comes easy for the current Congress, which has already left its mark as one of the least productive in U.S. history. The Fighting 113th has agreed in principle on the need to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act, a key government-transparency law that guarantees public access to federal records. But House leaders last week shrugged off an opportunity to schedule the Senate’s FOIA Improvement Act for a vote, despite bipartisan prodding from Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), who sponsored similar House legislation. The House and Senate approved their [...]

How the Cornyn-Leahy transparency bill suddenly died in Congress2014-12-16T14:33:46-06:00

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