Cy-Fair teacher Kayden Burbank allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
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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.
Houston City Council Members Raise Questions Over Firefighter Deal
The agreement was announced last week and includes a $650 million back pay settlement for all active firefighters, retired firefighters, families of firefighters who died in the line of duty since 2017, and those who left for medical reasons.
US Supreme Court Sides with West Texas A&M Against Drag Shows
The students’ case is set to be heard by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in late April.
Tucker Carlson Talks Texas Border Invasion at Sold-Out Speech in Fort Worth
Carlson—who has been critical of Gov. Abbott’s handling of the border invasion in the past—had not changed his tune.
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State Rep. Steve Allison Loses to Marc LaHood
The anti-school choice incumbent has lost to local attorney LaHood.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Falls to Janis Holt
Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.
Hillary Hickland Defeats State Rep. Hugh Shine
School choice has been the main point of contention throughout the race.
Mitch Little Beats Freshman State Rep. Kronda Thimesch in Primary
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment featured prominently in the race for House District 65.
State Rep. Jacey Jetton Unseated by Matt Morgan
The impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton was a featured issue in this race.
Mike Olcott Wins Primary Election Against State Rep. Glenn Rogers
This primary election was a rematch from 2022.
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.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Encourages Parents and Staff to Vote in the Primaries
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde wrote in a news release that this election is “perhaps the most important for public education in Texas history.”
Marlin Moms Threatened by State Senator’s Law Firm for Complaining About School District
Parents are now suing Marlin ISD after State Sen. Royce West’s law firm threatened to sue them for defamation.
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Tarrant County Invites Skeptics to Test Voting Equipment
Elections Administrator Clint Ludwig encouraged local voters to try to “cheat” the system during Thursday’s logic and accuracy testing.
Powerful Local Positions on the Woodlands February Ballot
The Residential Design Review Committee reviews property owner application submissions for updates or improvements that they want to do on their private property, and it has the power to accept or reject these proposed changes.
Human Smuggler Causes $150K in Damage Driving Through Private Property
The smuggler was attempting to evade law enforcement with several illegal aliens in tow and has yet to be caught.
Fights Over Candidate’s Eligibility Face Delays as Deadlines Approach
GOP primary candidates Carrie de Moor and Jace Yarbrough say opponent Brent Hagenbuch doesn’t live in Senate District 30. Consultant Allen Blakemore says he does.
Texas Rancher Calls Biden Administration ‘Traitors’
Wayne King’s response comes as the border crisis continues and citizens feel ignored by federal leadership.
Dallas Independent School District Publicizes Guide Advising Students on Gender Mutilation
The document provides students with resources on how to socially, legally, and medically change their gender.
North Texas Senate Race Sparks Fight Over Candidate Residency Requirements
Three Republican primary candidates for Senate District 30 are challenging the eligibility of Brent Hagenbuch, who documents indicate lives outside the district.
$5 Million Price Tag for New Harris County Commissioners Court
Four years and $5 million ago, Former Commissioner Steve Radak called the project an “absolute waste of money.”
Open Season on Fort Worth-Area Congressional Seat
With the retirement of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, five Republican candidates are vying for the position.
Brazosport School Board Votes to Fire Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting a Student
A 12-count indictment details Brandyn Martin Hargrove’s alleged sex crimes against an underage female student starting in 2007.