Mary Katherine Stout will be a guest on “The Flip Side with Don Crawford” at 1:10 p.m. today. They will discuss her recent commentary on the expanding government control over the American health care system. The program airs on channel 1 on www.RightTalk.com.
Taxes & Spending
Austin’s rising utility fees are taxes by another name
Rising utility bills are one of many factors exacerbating Austin’s well-documented affordability crisis. When Austin utility bills went up last winter, many residents probably didn’t even notice — mostly because the increase in fees was hidden by reductions in other costs. But here’s the truth: The city of Austin is squeezing its customers more than they know....
April 2, 2026