A new city council voted to undo past annexations but keep the sites of planned Islamic developments in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Local
League City Special Election for City Council Seat Heads to Runoff
The runoff will be between firefighter Courtney Chadwell and League City Parks boardmember Ange Mertens.
Appeals Court Denies Petition to Declare Hagenbuch Ineligible for State Senate Race
A separate challenge to Hagenbuch’s residency in Texas Senate District 30 will be back in court this week.
Dallas Police Association Endorses Embattled State Rep. Frederick Frazier
Frazier has been under public scrutiny after pleading guilty to criminal mischief and no contest to two counts of attempted impersonation of a public servant.
Tarrant County Republican Party Passes Anti-DEI Resolution
The resolution calls for an end to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in all taxpayer-funded institutions.
MOST RECENT
New Braunfels Parents Protest ‘Filthy’ Books in Public Library
A local librarian included at least 25 explicit books in a recommended reading list for the entire state of Texas.
Fort Worth Charter School Requires Choir Participation According to Children’s Biological Sex
The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts board voted to require birth certificates for choir participation as LGBT activists pushed to allow gender-confused girls into the boys choir.
Corsicana Rejects Navarro County Appraisal District Budget
City Councilmember Chris Woolsey invites other taxing entities to hold the appraisal district accountable for poor performance.
Anti-sex Offender Registry Association Meets in Houston
The group sympathizes with sex offenders and calls pedophiles “minor-attracted persons.”
Only US and Texas Flags Allowed on Bell County Facilities
As of Tuesday, a “Pride” flag was still visible in Commissioner Minor’s courthouse window.
Abortion Organization Opens Pop-up Shop in Bastrop
Mayday Health put up QR codes and posters encouraging women to seek abortion pills.
New Policies Force ‘Princeton Pride’ to Tone Down LGBT Event on School Property
Parents and community members still question why events celebrating sexual behavior are allowed in school facilities.
Abbott Donor Funds Illegal Alien Housing Project Near Houston
“Colony Ridge Communities” markets land to illegal aliens through loan loopholes, while stakeholders contribute to Abbott yearly.
Tyler Public Library Keeps Sexually Explicit Book Available for Minors
Local officials rejected parents’ request to move the book out of the section for teens.
Highland Park School District Buys $1.8 Million Home for Superintendent
Superintendent Mike Rockwood will live in the house rent-free.
ARCHIVE
ELECTION: Patrick Payton Elected Midland Mayor
Payton swept the election, unseating incumbent Mayor Jerry Morales in the three-way mayoral race.
ELECTION: 5-Vote Margin to Make House Runoff Tops Dallas Results
Mesquite City Council, Richardson school board among Dallas County’s local election results from November 5, 2019.
ELECTION: Kaufman County Voters Approve Big Bond Debt
Results of November 5, 2019, elections in Kaufman County.
ELECTION: Collin County Turnout Tops 10 Percent
Results of the November 5, 2019, election in Collin County include a contested Princeton City Council race.
ELECTION: Most Tarrant Taxpayer Burden Grows
In addition to approving 9 of the proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, voters in Tarrant County also approved over $2.7 billion in new taxpayer debt. Voters in the Azle school district are the one bright exception, where they soundly rejected their proposed $79.8 million bond.
Commentary: Panther Island and the Tarrant Regional Water Discombobulation (TRWD)
Former Fort Worth City Councilman Clyde Picht outlines how and why Panther Island became such a mess, with taxpayers “left holding the bag.”
ELECTION: Massive Midland School Bond Facing Recount
The massive $569 million Midland ISD bond election unofficial results showed a narrow 12 vote lead in favor of the measure: opponents weigh recount.
ELECTION: Central Texas Votes for More Debt, Higher Taxes
Half a billion in new debt and higher hotel taxes are now a reality for Central Texans.
ELECTION: More Debt in Denton
In addition to approving 9 of the 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, voters in Denton County also approved over $2 billion in new taxpayer debt.
State Steps into Austin, Begins Restoring Public Safety
After the Austin City Council refused to protect public safety with their controversial homeless camping law, the state has now stepped in.