Mckinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission will vote next week on a site plan for expanding the city-owned airport.
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Texas DPS Encounters More Than 200 Illegal Aliens in Maverick County
Among the 211 illegal aliens were 60 unaccompanied minors and six special interest aliens.
Analysis: Taxing Trends in Rusk County Include Significant Changes
A taxing entity is accused of rigging an election to increase its rate.
Valentine ISD Employee Admits Stealing $300K From School District
Ernesto Villarreal Jr. embezzled tax money from the tiny Texas district for six years.
Parents Organize Protest Amid Ongoing Leadership Changes in Houston ISD
Lack of transparency regarding changes in leadership triggered the protest.
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El Paso ISD Asks Students For Their Gender Identities and Sexual Orientations
The district circulated an “Equity Assessment Survey” to 9th through 12th graders.
San Antonio Teacher Spews Hatred of Trump Supporters
Ashlee Walker is a fifth-grade teacher at El Dorado Elementary in North East ISD.
Republicans in Tarrant and Dallas Counties Reject Cornyn as Senate Majority Leader
The party’s resolution calls for an “America First” candidate to be considered for the position.
Hutto City Council Rejects Proposal Allowing Noncitizens to Serve on Boards
The proposal failed, with four council members voting to keep the current city policy that requires all board members to be registered voters.
Dallas City Council Members Use Taxpayer Money on Japan Visit
The trip is reportedly to learn about high-speed rail systems with the hope of bringing them to Dallas.
Parents Fight CPS, Claim Wrongful Removal of Their Daughter
The parents say their baby’s injuries were caused by a traumatic birth, not abuse.
Conservatives Capture Conroe ISD School Board
Four newly elected trustees complete an all-Mama Bear board.
Tarrant County Elects Two New Commissioners
Democrat Roderick Miles Jr. and Republican Matt Krause will be sworn into office in January.
McKinney Voters Reject Third Term for Mayor Fuller
Prop A would have extended the city’s term limits and allowed George Fuller to run for mayor again next year.
Trump Wins Big with Hispanics, Flipping South Texas Counties
The border counties have historically favored Democrats down the ballot.
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Houston Mayor Reaches Agreement With Municipal Employee Union
The 3-year contract includes an increase in the city’s $15 per hour minimum wage to $16.75 this year, $17.25 next year, and $18 in 2026, the final full year of the contract.
City of Austin and Police Association Reach Tentative Contract
Increased crime and police staffing shortages have plagued Austin over the past few years.
City of Fort Worth Creates New LGBT Advisory Committee
The committee will advise and inform city officials about LGBT concerns.
Tarrant County Democrat Sheriff Candidate is Not a Registered Peace Officer in Texas
According to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Democrat candidate Patrick Moses has not been awarded a state peace officer’s license.
West Texas A&M University Blocks Online Gambling Sites
The university’s president says predatory gambling is exploitative and has a negative impact on academic performance.
Round Rock School Board Trustee Alleges Board President Was Bribed
The latest in the saga of Round Rock ISD.
AG Paxton Files Emergency Motions Against ‘Unlawful’ Travis and Bexar County Voter Registration Programs
A partisan vendor’s attempt to register a deceased citizen to vote prompted Paxton’s supplemental motions.
Two Lubbock Commissioners Stop County Tax Increase
Commissioner Jordan Rackler noted that the county is still collecting and spending more money.
Dallas Police Chief Leaving for Austin Administrative Role
Police Chief Eddie Garcia will assume one of the assistant city manager roles overseeing public safety in Austin.
Whitesboro Set to Raise Property Taxes 30% Without Voter Approval
The city council members’ proposed rate will increase the average homeowner’s city tax bill by 45 percent.