Judges have argued that more courts are needed to address the case backlog in Harris County.
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Eagle Pass Officials Strip City Park of Private Status, Impeding Operation Lone Star
City council members voted to revoke the park’s private status in an effort to block Texas from arresting illegal aliens for criminal trespass at the site.
Texas DPS Arrests Human Smuggler in Possession of Child Porn
The smuggler was turned over to the Texas Rangers for investigation and prosecution.
Ellis County GOP Censures House Speaker Dade Phelan
The censure resolution asserts that Phelan violated eight of the 12 Republican Party of Texas core principles.
University of North Texas Dissolves DEI Department
While the DEI department will be eliminated later this year, UNT President Neal Smatresk said he plans to “reorganize” the staff from the DEI office.
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GOP Makes Positive Strides in South Texas
Although not the wave Republicans were hoping for, Republicans showed improvement in South Texas as voters will send new Republicans to represent them in federal and state office.
Tim O’Hare Wins Race to Become New Tarrant County Judge
Former Tarrant County Republican Chairman Tim O’Hare has defeated...
Wylie ISD Accused of Electioneering in School Board Races
“It is unlawful for WISD to use public money on this electioneering and political advertising.”
Kaufman School District Accused of Electioneering for School Bond
Kaufman ISD is using district resources to pressure parents to vote for the bond.
Transgender Activist Promotes School Board Candidates at Left-wing Austin Event
At this past weekend’s Texas Book Festival in Austin, a woman was walking around in support of allegedly “book-loving” candidates for the Leander and Round Rock school boards.
Central Texas Community Protests ‘Family-friendly’ Drag Show
“These shows are inherently sexual and never appropriate for kids.”
Election Security Issues Still Plague Harris County
New staff and equipment, same old process problems.
Allen ISD Foundation Member Resigns After Caught in Underage Sex Sting
Neil Riddick (61) was greeted by a decoy posing as a 14-year-old boy that he met on Grindr, an app designed for gay sexual encounters.
Leander ISD Asks Voters to Approve $99 Million Tax Increase
The school board expects to receive 35 percent more revenue from local property taxes than last year.
Christmas-themed ‘All-ages’ Drag Show to Tour Texas
“Children SHOULD NOT be allowed to attend events like this.”
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Texas Tribune Co-Sponsors Film Critical of Oil and Gas Industry
Permian Basin residents get a glimpse of the new oil and gas documentary “Blowout,” which outlines allegations of “egregious” health effects of the region’s key industry.
The Startling Effects of Austin’s Abusive Taxes
A new report revealed just how many Austin families are suffering from their local governments’ harmful decisions.
Democrats Make Play for Richardson City Council
Texas Democrats are targeting local elections in plan to make Texas blue.
The City Without Property Taxes
With no city property taxes, Stafford has flourished and is an example for other cities.
Commentary: Sunnyvale Resolves to Keep Local Voters Out of Tax Hike Decisions
Sunnyvale’s town council unanimously approved a resolution to limit local citizens’ control over property tax increases.
Heather Wang Declares for Plano ISD School Board
Education advocate Heather Wang announces campaign for Plano ISD board of trustees.
Turner’s War on Voters
Houstonians voted to give fire fighters a raise, but the mayor refuses to acknowledge that vote.
Dallas Voters Left Out of Discussion on Police Review Board
Dallas elected officials tried to silence citizens’ voices on controversial police reforms.
Commentary: The Taxpayer’s Voice Must Be Heard
Senate Bill 2 will stop our local governments from treating taxpayers like open checkbooks.
North Texas Mayor Tries to Intimidate Lawmaker to Pull Reform Bill
Local officials are ramping up efforts to oppose legislation that would give taxpayers a fair shake at City Hall.