Luther also faced off with Smith in the 2022 Republican primary.
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DeSoto School District Investigating Teacher Who Allegedly Assaulted Student
The school district says the teacher is currently on leave.
Houston Officials Delay Vote on Providing Citizens Relief from High Water Bills
City officials will now vote on the proposed relief next week.
Soros-Funded Bail Reform Group Linked to Austin, San Antonio Shooter
The Texas Organizing Project is known for bailing out criminals with violent histories.
Fort Worth Sees 21 Percent Increase in Human Trafficking Cases
The rise in human trafficking can be linked to the ongoing border crisis.
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McKinney ISD Settles Lawsuit with District Dad Banned from Kids’ Campuses
Samuel Hall’s case is an example to parents that they don’t have to sacrifice their rights when school boards overstep their authority.
US Sen. Ted Cruz Endorses Conservative Activist Mike Olcott
Cruz says that Olcott “represents the first of many strong candidates who are ready to unseat incumbents who failed to vote yes for school choice.”
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.
Lawmakers Call For Full Investigation into Antisemitic Incident at Dickinson High School
State Sen. Mayes Middleton and State Rep. Greg Bonnen are calling for a “thorough and transparent investigation.”
Sheila Jackson Lee Tells Voters Wrong Election Date in TV Ad
A new campaign ad tells voters to vote on December 7, instead of December 9.
Another Democrat County Judge Criticizes New Border Security Legislation
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins described a new law criminalizing illegal entry into Texas as “financially dumb.”
Allen West Announces Run for Dallas County GOP Chair
West says he will help bring conservatives into local positions.
CBP Temporarily Suspends Vehicle Processing in Eagle Pass
The CBP is redirecting personnel to assist border patrol agents with processing illegal border crossers.
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.
Harris County Drops Challenge to Law That Abolished Elections Administrator
The law’s author says elected officials are already doing a better job administering elections than the county’s appointees.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Faces Another Investigation by Texas Rangers
Hidalgo is accused of using her elected office to participate in political advertising and misusing government property, services, and personnel.
Polling Shows State Sen. John Whitmire Still Leads in Houston Mayoral Race
State Sen. John Whitmire is leading U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee 42 percent to 35 percent according to the latest poll.
Why Are DEI Officials in K-12 Schools?
One of Leander ISD’s top officials is a Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Two Districts Join New Alternative to ‘Outmoded’ Texas Association of School Boards
Texans for Excellence in Education announces Carroll ISD and Princeton ISD as its first member districts.
McKinney ISD Finally Removes Sexually Explicit Books
Parents began challenging inappropriate titles in the school district’s libraries in 2021.
Celina School District Administrator Charged with Soliciting a Prostitute
Celina ISD says Assistant Superintendent Russell McDaniel is no longer employed with the district.
Dallas Police Response Times Slow
Staff shortages within the department are resulting in longer response times.
Denton County GOP Chairman Runs for North Texas Senate Seat
Brent Hagenbuch was censured by the Denton County Republican executive committee earlier this year.
Tioga ISD Allows Groomer Teacher to Resign
The parents of the victim said the school board is just “passing the trash.”
Protect Our Children: Event in Llano County Fights Pornography in Libraries
Llano County is currently in a lawsuit against local residents who want to return explicit books to the children’s section of the local library.