Allegations against Carol Turner date back to the late 1990s.
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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.
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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.
Fort Bend ISD Library Books Feature Sexually Explicit, Anti-Religious Themes
Five books in Fort Bend ISD school libraries contain sexually explicit and anti-Christian material.
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Dallas City Council Members Say Bond Program Should Be Spent on Racial Equity
Previous racial equity initiatives have been criticized for potentially being unconstitutional.
Fort Bend ISD Principal Arrested for Solicitation in Sex Trafficking Sting
Clements High School Principal James Brian Shillingburg was arrested for soliciting a prostitute.
4 Republicans Vie For Open Senate District 30 Seat
Brent Hagenbuch, Cody Clark, Jace Yarborough, and Carrie de Moor will face off in the March primary.
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Files for Re-Election to Congress
Jackson Lee is currently facing a primary challenge from former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards.
Texas State Sen. John Whitmire Wins Houston Mayoral Race
Whitmire faced fellow Democrat Shelia Jackson Lee in the runoff.
Shelley Luther Challenges State Rep. Reggie Smith to Rematch for House District 62
Luther also faced off with Smith in the 2022 Republican primary.
DeSoto School District Investigating Teacher Who Allegedly Assaulted Student
The school district says the teacher is currently on leave.
Houston Officials Delay Vote on Providing Citizens Relief from High Water Bills
City officials will now vote on the proposed relief next week.
Soros-Funded Bail Reform Group Linked to Austin, San Antonio Shooter
The Texas Organizing Project is known for bailing out criminals with violent histories.
Fort Worth Sees 21 Percent Increase in Human Trafficking Cases
The rise in human trafficking can be linked to the ongoing border crisis.