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Editorial: Kilgore College transparency threatened by records tactic

2014-07-02T20:56:28-05:00

By Longview News-Journal Originally published July 2, 2014 Kilgore College’s practice of sending every open records request to its attorney for review is almost breathtaking — and not in a good way. In an era that’s seen almost every taxpayer-funded entity in the nation looking for ways to reduce spending, this is a conscious — and utterly unnecessary — decision to spend more. The attorney who benefits from billing, at $195 per hour, to review the requests must know his services are not needed for this task. If he doesn’t, it may be time for the college to find another attorney. [...]

Editorial: Kilgore College transparency threatened by records tactic2014-07-02T20:56:28-05:00

Travis commissioner accused of deleting requested texts, emails

2014-03-18T14:37:45-05:00

By Farzad Mashhood and Ben Wear Austin American-Statesman Originally published March 17, 2014 An environmental group filed a criminal complaint Monday alleging Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty unlawfully deleted text messages and emails that concerned county business, including some communications about the controversial Texas 45 Southwest tollway project. The Save Our Springs Alliance asked Travis County Attorney David Escamilla to investigate the matter as a possible violation of open records laws. The group will also ask commissioners on Tuesday to delay action on an agreement that would commit Travis County to provide $15 million toward construction of the 3.6-mile road. Read [...]

Travis commissioner accused of deleting requested texts, emails2014-03-18T14:37:45-05:00
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