Carrollton Police Officer Cole Langston, assigned as an SRO in Lewisville ISD, is on leave pending investigation of allegations tied to a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD student.
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Former Houston Mayor Turner May Run for Congress
The 18th Congressional District seat is open after the death of U.S. Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee.
Abductions Spike in Dallas
According to local crime analytics, kidnappings in Dallas are on the rise, with black and hispanic individuals disproportionately affected.
Austin Residents to Vote on 13 Charter Amendments
The charter amendments will be on the general election ballot in November.
US Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee’s Death Leaves Open House Seat
Gov. Abbott is expected to call for a special election to fulfill the remainder of her term while the local Democrat party will select a new nominee for the November Election.
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Republican Alex Mealer Joins Houston METRO Board
The agency has a budget of $1.6 billion and provides public transportation across Harris County.
New PAC Backs Denton School Board Candidates Who Support ‘Students of All Identities’
The Supporters of Denton ISD PAC endorsed two incumbents over challengers who oppose sex and gender ideologies in schools.
Austin ISD Schools Push Gender Identity on Students
Concerned parents forwarded an email showing how the Ann Richards School of Young Women Leaders is celebrating ‘Pride Week.’
Houston Firefighter Settlement Taking Shape
Houstonians will pay $72 million annually for the next five years and then $36 annually for the duration of the life of the judgment bond.
Illegal Alien Found Stuffed Inside Suitcase in Human Smuggling Attempt
The man was found in the suitcase by Border Patrol agents in Uvalde.
Fort Worth Police Chief: Border Security Measure ‘Will Not Change’ Mission
A state lawmaker and a Tarrant County official believe the measure primarily applies to border counties.
Dallas Charter Review Commission to Consider Allowing Non-US Citizens to Serve on Government Boards
The proposal would change the language in the city charter from “citizen” to “residents” or “people.”
UT-Austin Think Tank Hosts Discussion on Internet Censorship
The policy discussion considered the recently argued U.S. Supreme Court case Netchoice v. Paxton, which was filed in response to a law passed by the Texas legislature in 2021.
Former Houston Teacher Accused of Sex with Middle School Students
Reginald Long taught at the Academy of Accelerated Learning, a charter school in Houston, during the 2022-2023 school year.
Illegal Alien Tied to Islamic Terrorist Group Attempts to Cross the Border
Lebanon national Basel Bassel Ebbadi told Border Patrol agents he was a part of Hezbollah and planned to make a bomb while in the United States.
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Amarillo Voters Defeat Tax Increase
Voters reject city council’s push for the largest tax increase in Amarillo history.
Pflugerville Voters Insert Controversial Sexuality Amendments in City Charter
“SOGI laws … are not about freedom—they are about coercion.”
Citizen Victory: Education Establishment Loses Another Seat in Carroll ISD
Transparency and accountability candidate Andrew Yeager defeats pro-establishment candidate Stephanie Williams.
SPECIAL RUNOFF RESULTS: Lujan Wins San Antonio-Area Texas House Seat
Republican John Lujan will fill the House District 118 seat vacated by Democrat Leo Pacheco.
LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS: Allen Voters Reject Longer Term Limits
The city will keep its current 12-year limits for mayors and council members.
ELECTION RESULTS: Austin Voters Reject Effort to Restore Local Police
“Tonight was a setback, but we are not defeated.”
Elon Musk Warns Austin Against Becoming a ‘San Francisco Copycat’
“We rejected [San Francisco’s] inhumane camping and we don’t want SF lawlessness from defunding police on our streets either!”
Collin County GOP Asks Abbott to Audit 2020 Election
Tarrant County Republicans are considering a similar resolution.
City of Canyon Considering Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Creation
Commissioners considering approving new district to change tax revenue collections in downtown Canyon.
Martin: Parents Standing Up for Their Rights are Being Doxxed
They stood up to the district over mask mandates, and now it appears that the district is complicit in the parents getting doxxed.