Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.
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State Rep. Travis Clardy Loses Primary Election to Joanne Shofner
The anti-school choice incumbent faced considerable opposition for his vote record on educational freedom.
Brent Money Unseats State Rep. Jill Dutton
Dutton won the vacant seat in a special election only two months ago.
Huffman ISD is the Latest School District Caught Potentially Violating Electioneering Laws
In a recently leaked audio recording, Huffman ISD Superintendent Benny Soileau instructed faculty members to vote for the “sweet 16.”
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Faces Primary Challengers for House District 18
The candidates are competing primarily over the issues of school choice and illegal immigration.
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East Texas Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student
State records show Anthony Jernigan’s teaching certificate has been expired since February 2023.
East Texas State Rep. Cole Hefner Faces 2 GOP Primary Challengers
A three-way Republican race is splitting the anti-incumbent “anyone but Hefner” vote.
DeAyala v. Perez: Paxton Impeachment Vote Could Decide House District 133 Race
DeAyala’s vote to impeach the attorney general lingers heavily over the House District 133 Republican primary election.
Gov. Abbott Endorses Brent Money in Special Election for House District 2
The runoff election between Brent Money and Jill Dutton is on January 30.
Tyler ISD Substitute Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student
The district says Davian Isaiah Hunter has not been a part-time employee since the investigation began.
Pope Forcibly Ejects Conservative Texas Bishop from Church Leadership
Bishop Joseph Strickland is an outspoken advocate for pro-life issues and traditional family values.
State Rep. Cole Hefner Gains Challenger for House District 5
Dewey Collier says his priorities are Texans’ priorities.
Texas Teacher Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing His Daughter
Former Hughes Springs ISD girls’ volleyball coach Aaron Marshall was convicted of nine felony sex crimes against a child.
East Texas Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
The elementary school teacher was arrested at a conference in Plano.
East Texas Bishop Faces Investigation After Criticizing the Pope and Taking Political Stances
Strickland has taken political initiative by describing President Joe Biden as an “evil president.”
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Small Texas Town Touts Thousands of Plane Registrations Raising Illegal Activity Concerns
Onalaska is home to thousands of plane registrations, many owned by foreigners with suspicious ties to organized criminal activity.
Tyler Public Library Keeps Sexually Explicit Book Available for Minors
Local officials rejected parents’ request to move the book out of the section for teens.
Satanist in Tyler Hosts Drag Shows & Funds Children’s School Event
Tyler-Area Gays advocate the promotion of adult sexual habits to children in the community.
Longview Mayor Supports LGBT Group Hosting Drag Shows Targeting Children
This proclamation is just one of many Mack has done as mayor in support of the LGBT community during “pride” festivals since 2015.
East Texas ‘Drag March’ Protests Legislation Protecting Kids From Sexual Performances
The march is in response to legislation passed to ban sexually explicit performances targeting children.