Former Round Rock ISD Trustee Mary Bone said the district paid tens of thousands of dollars to Trustee Tiffanie Harrison after she resigned from teaching.
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Carrollton Church to Host Pride Event Targeting Children and Teens
The church plans to kick off “Pride Month” by having teens participate in a “pre-pride” night, during which they will set up for the following day’s pride festival.
TEA Names New Houston Superintendent
As the board of managers assumes control of Houston ISD, it has selected Mike Miles to be the new superintendent.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to Fundraise in Texas
DeSantis is backed by several big Texas Republican donors; however, his approval rating from Texans is still lower than Trump’s.
Local Republican Party Condemns Attorney General Paxton’s Impeachment
The Williamson County GOP resolution accuses Texas House members of voting to impeach the attorney general without all the facts.
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Burleson ISD Must Put Wrongfully Rejected School Board Challenger on the Ballot
A court ordered the district to hold a special election between the incumbent and challenger Nona Reed, who officials unlawfully kept off the May 7 ballot.
The Spider Web of Power in Texas’ Largest County
Rodney Ellis’ network of relationships works against citizens in Harris County.
Runoff Preview: Chabot and Frazier Fight for House District 61
Paul Chabot and Frederick Frazier compete to represent North Texas in the state House.
State Investigating School District’s Shenanigans to Boost Billion-Dollar Bond
Teacher says “maybe it should feel intimidating” when district employees are pressured to vote.
Georgetown’s Controversial LGBT Mural Sparks Conflict and Discrimination
“We need to work with the school district to get this corrected and stop having any political statements in our city art.”
Runoff Preview: Harris and McGuinness Face Off for House District 52
Caroline Harris and Patrick McGuinness compete to represent Central Texas in the state House.
Parent Movement Scores Big Wins in North Texas School Board Races
Conservative-backed candidates rocked the education establishment in Saturday’s local elections.
Canyon ISD Voters Oust Incumbent School Board Member
Businessman Paul Blake wins special election to serve on the Canyon ISD school board.
Amarillo Voters Reject School Bond Proposals
Amarillo ISD voters reject $286 million in proposed bonds, marking the first time Amarillo voters have defeated a school bond item.
Former Texas Association of School Boards President Loses School Board Election
Former TASB President Jim Rice lost the Fort Bend ISD school board race as parents fight back against indoctrination in schools.
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Collin County Sets $750M Bond Election
Local voters will decide in November what road projects merit taxpayer-funded borrowing.
Ector County School Board Calls for Tax Election
After months of deliberations, Ector County’s school board officially called for a tax increase election this fall.
What Is the City of Austin Trying to Hide?
After the city council recently obstructed an audit petition, Austin now faces a lawsuit in the Texas Supreme Court.
Odessa City Races Draw Candidates
Odessa residents stepped up to the plate as Monday’s filing deadline revealed a competitive lineup of city council candidates for November’s election.
In Rare Move, City Council Holds Mayor Accountable
It’s not often you see elected officials holding each other accountable.
A Handful of Midland Races Draw Candidates
Four of seven elected positions in Midland have drawn multiple candidates, while the remaining three are left unopposed.
Harris County Verifying Thousands of Voter Registration Addresses
The county voter registrar’s office says it’s responding to thousands of voter challenges filed by local citizens. But are they following the law?
Midland County Renews Horseshoe Contract, Approves Millions in Capital Projects
Midland Commissioners have renewed the Horseshoe management contract over a year early and before the new county judge has a say.
Candidates File for Caraway’s Council Seat
Dallas City Council called a special election to fill the seat vacated by disgraced Dwain Caraway; candidates’ filing deadline is August 23.
McKinney Residents Get First Look at City Budget
Council member Chuck Branch reviewed the city’s proposed budget and tax rate at a forum hosted by McKinney Tea Party.