The district circulated an “Equity Assessment Survey” to 9th through 12th graders.
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Pflugerville Library to Host LGBT ‘Pride’ Event for Families
Advertisements for the event show a male figure in women’s undergarments.
Central Texas School Districts Seek Voter Approval for Increasing Tax Rates
Liberty Hill, Manor, Marble Falls, and San Marcos all have a VATRE proposition on the ballot to increase school district funding.
Houston Mayor Joins Picket Line for Longshoremen’s Strike
The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that $2.1 billion in trade is at risk every day the strike continues.
Tarrant County Public Health Director Advises Schools to Remove Smartphones from Classrooms
Brian Byrd says research shows the use of social media causes a rise in mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
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Harlingen School Board Paid Superintendent $250K to Resign
Trustees have defended their decision to give J.A. Gonzalez a quarter-million taxpayer dollars to buy out his contract.
Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over its Second Basic Income Program
The Texas Supreme Court stopped the first iteration of Harris County’s basic income program following a lawsuit by Paxton.
Dallas City Council Stifles Residents Speech
A council rule restricts residents from speaking at meetings to once every 30 days.
Travis County Countersues AG Paxton Over Lawsuit to Stop Mass Voter Registration Mailings
Paxton sued Travis and Bexar Counties over mass mailings of voter registration forms through a third party.
South Texas Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Freer ISD’s superintendent says David Scott Hunter has been placed on administrative leave following the arrest.
Williamson County Samsung Plant Experiences Significant Setbacks
The perils of government picking winners and losers means taxpayers are footing part of this bill.
Fort Worth ISD Residents Speak Out Against Superintendent
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angélica Ramsey has come under fire for the district’s failing performance.
Houston Mayor Whitmire Turns Down Tax Increase
Whitmire said he won’t raise taxes until he can tell Houstonians that he’s cut waste and corruption.
Amarillo Young Republicans Endorse Pro-Life Ballot Initiative
Proposition A would designate Amarillo as a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.
Families Protest Rockwall ISD’s ‘Disregard for Student Safety’
Parents kept kids out of school and rallied Tuesday to demand changes in district policies.
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Austin City Council Members Propose Creating a Municipal Bank
Skepticism abounds across the political spectrum.
Dallas City Manager Travels to Leftist Event on Taxpayers’ Dime
Interim City Manager Kimberly Tolbert spent $3,000 on a four-day trip to attend a “progressive” forum.
Austin Proposes Another Record Setting Budget
The proposed $5.9 billion budget includes higher rates for electricity, water, and trash service, as well as the largest property tax increase permitted by law.
Houston Set to Consider $25M Art Contract
The city’s Civic Art Ordinance requires that 1.75 percent of the total budgeted cost for capital improvement projects be spent on acquiring or conserving civic art.
Carroll ISD Secures Preliminary Injunction on Biden Administration’s Title IX Rewrite
The district will not be forced to enact the new Biden administration rules.
New Victim Revealed in Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Lorena ISD
Parents allege Principal April Jewell knew a pre-K teacher had inappropriately touched a third student.
Attorneys Argue Palo Pinto County’s Political Signage Restrictions Went Too Far
The three-judge panel appeared sympathetic to plaintiffs’ argument that the county’s political signage rules violate the First Amendment.
Houston City Council Grills CenterPoint as More Than a Million Are Without Power
Mayor John Whitmire has demanded that CenterPoint do better.
Conservative Austin City Council Member Shatters Fundraising Record
Regardless of her more conservative background, Kelly has garnered support across the political spectrum.
Llano ISD Stops Local Citizen From Challenging Inappropriate Library Content
Bonnie Wallace attempted to challenge several library books, but was told the new policy only allows school employees and parents or guardians of current students to raise content concerns.