With interest, the $193 million school bond package would cost taxpayers $392 million—double the dollar amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
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McKinney Puts Multiple Multi-Million Dollar Bonds on May Ballot
If passed, all bonds would cost local property taxpayers more than $712 million with interest.
Tax Hikes and New Fees for Houston
The ideas floated to close the budget deficit are a trash fee and asking voters to increase the maximum allowable revenue the city can collect under its long-existing property tax cap.
Texas A&M University to Host Drag Show on Campus
The event called “Draggieland” will be hosted for the fifth year in a row.
Parent Sues Prosper ISD for Alleged Assault of 5-year-old Student
The lawsuit alleges that the incident “appears to be part of a larger pattern of students being abused and staff failing to intervene at Rucker Elementary.”
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Dallas City Councilman to Host Gun Buyback Program
Councilman Jesse Moreno says he hopes events like this will improve the community’s “sense of security.”
Houston Hotel Cancels Pro-Hamas Event Following Backlash
Gov. Greg Abbott, a supporter of Israel, publicly commended the hotel’s cancellation.
Dallas ISD Trustee Maxie Johnson Named ‘Bad Apple’
Maxie Johnson has failed and abandoned 8,160 students in his district.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Criticizes Abbott’s Call for School Choice
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde published a letter urging parents, teachers, and others to email legislators.
Pro-life Groups Sue San Antonio Over Abortion Fund
The lawsuit accuses the fund of using taxpayer dollars to pay organizations to “aid or abet abortions in violation of Texas law.”
School Superintendent Urges Parents to Oppose School Choice
The Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD administrator sent out an email to parents, urging them to engage with lawmakers to prevent educational freedom from passing.
Spring Branch ISD Employee Charged With Inappropriate Relationship With Student
According to court records, Sonia Heredia admitted to beginning the relationship this past summer.
McKinney ISD Mother Accuses the District of Retaliation
After a case of bullying ended with a student in the hospital, his mom says the school is attempting to send him to an alternative school to silence her grievances against McKinney ISD.
Keller ISD Teaching Assistant Arrested for Alleged Sex with Student
Keli Borish is charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact and improper relationship between educator and student.
Texas Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexually Grooming 14-year-old Student
O’Donnell ISD teacher Nicholas Bueno sent his female victim obscene messages that authorities say were “controlling, grooming, sexual and enticing in nature.”
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Montgomery County Commissioners Unanimously Lower Taxes
On Tuesday, Montgomery County commissioners voted to approve a property tax rate lower than the “no-new-revenue” rate.
Elected Official Denies Banning In-Person Worship
County judge argues with citizen, denies countywide ban was ever in place.
North Texas Citizens Defeat Elected Officials’ Pay Hikes
Grassroots force Republican Tarrant County to follow Democrat Dallas County in denying pay raises for county elected officials.
Is Another School District Promoting LGBTQ to Children?
Summer reading meant for 3-year-olds appears to feature images of gay and lesbian couples with children.
North Texas Voters Vet State Senate Candidates Ahead of Special Election
Five Republican candidates for Senate District 30 answer questions ahead of the September 29 election to replace State Sen. Pat Fallon.
Troy Jackson: Dallas’ Persistent, Happy Warrior
“It’s like the Scripture said, you’ll become weary in well doing, but in due season you’ll reap if you faint not.”
Rhodes: Tarrant Commissioners, Please ‘Do the Right Thing’
Elected officials shouldn’t be giving themselves raises while citizens suffer.
Government Officials on Brink of Killing Austin’s Live Music Venues
“It is absolutely shameful what is happening. I 100 percent believe the city should remove the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ moniker from all websites and materials.”
Property Tax Reform Didn’t Force Cities to Spend Less … Or Cut Texans’ Tax Bills
Even with reforms, city property tax bills remain high, and cities still have plenty of money to spend.
Despite Riots, Dallas Pursues Defunding Police and Fire Departments
Amid nationwide riots, questions abound as a majority of council members move to shift taxpayer funding from emergency overtime to other line items.