Two sections of the city’s electioneering law, including restrictions on residents “congregating” outside its sole polling location, are temporarily voided.
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Texas Supreme Court Sides With Tarrant County GOP in Dispute Over Freedom of Association
The court’s ruling permits the party to fill a vacant precinct chair position, overturning a lower court decision.
Travis County Sues to Conceal Costs Related to DA Security
Travis County Commissioners Court approved more than $100,000 in undisclosed “security improvements” for District Attorney Jose Garza’s home but refused to turn over records related to the expenditure.
Harris County Republicans Oppose Houston ISD Bond
The total cost of the $4.4 billion bond including interest is expected to be $8.8 billion after thirty years.
Hotel Sued Over Criminal Activity, Alleged Venezuelan Gang Presence
Officers responding to calls at the hotel have recognized inhabitants with tattoos consistent with gang Tren de Aragua.
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Leander ISD Middle School Publicly Shared Students’ Vaccine Records
After publicly sharing vaccine records, the district said they are committed to ensuring that privacy is protected.
Texas Rangers Investigating McLennan County Sheriff for Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Funds
A grand jury asked the Rangers to investigate allegations that Sheriff Parnell McNamara ordered a deputy to work at his farm while on the county payroll.
Corsicana Residents Speak Out Against Proposed LGBT Event
Many residents spoke out saying that their hard earned tax dollars should not go towards such an event.
Texas School Superintendents Mysteriously Suspended, Resign
Parents in Grand Prairie and Harlingen are left wondering what happened with their school districts’ top administrators.
Tarrant County Commissioners to Reconsider Allowing Leftist Organization to Register Voters in Government Buildings
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare says allowing these organizations to use county buildings is problematic.
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth Enabling Illegal Aliens?
The organization is helping illegal aliens obtain citizenship and handing out millions in taxpayer money to them.
AG Paxton Sues Travis County for Funding Democrat Voter Registration Front Group
Paxton’s lawsuit against the Travis County Commissioners Court follows the suit against Bexar County earlier this week.
Another Texas Teacher Arrested for Sex With Student
Hardin ISD teacher Jahmall Thomas is charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony.
Fort Bend County Commissioner Candidate Indicted for Online Impersonation
Taral Patel allegedly created fake social media accounts to post racist comments about himself.
Suspect in Deadly Houston Carjacking Was Out on Bond
Kyliel Denzel Arceneaux is alleged to have pistol-whipped, shot, and then run over the body of Nelson Beckett before fleeing with his vehicle.
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Tarrant County Allows Leftist Organization to Register People to Vote in Taxpayer-funded Buildings
An amendment permitting voter registrars to enter county facilities will allow Battleground Texas Engagement Fund to use taxpayer-funded buildings.
AG Paxton Sues Bexar County Over Controversial Voter Registration Funding
Attorney General Ken Paxton had warned Bexar County he would sue if the commissioners approved a mass mailing of voter registration applications regardless of whether they were requested.
University of Austin Opens Doors, Provides Alternative to ‘Fractured’ Higher Education
The school’s founders believe today’s institutions have abandoned the pursuit of truth.
Tarrant County GOP Chair Questions Mansfield City Council Over $86M Stadium
Mansfield council members say voters were informed about the potential uses of tax dollars and that there is no sinister activity taking place.
TTU Health Sciences Center Suspends Employee for ‘Antisemitic’ Posts
The Center is launching an investigation into Librarian Rudy Meixell.
Autistic Preschooler Left on Dallas ISD Bus for Entire School Day
The 4-year-old girl was found by another bus driver and treated for dehydration.
Houston ISD Girls’ School Employee Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student
Jesus Zamora worked at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy at the time of the alleged assaults.
AG Paxton Files Brief Opposing Dallas Charter Amendments
The amicus brief states the proposed amendments presented to Dallas voters run afoul of Texas Supreme Court precedent.
Austin Charter Amendment Election Halted
A judge called the city council’s failure to provide proper notice regarding consideration of the charter amendments a “blatant violation” of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Midland ISD Trustee Seeks to Intervene in TEA Accountability Ratings Lawsuit
Trustee Brandon Hodges argues that time-consuming STAAR exams are “a wasted effort” without release of the A-F ratings.