The race to be the Republican nominee for House District 61 is headed to a May runoff.
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North Texas Senate Race Sparks Fight Over Candidate Residency Requirements
Three Republican primary candidates for Senate District 30 are challenging the eligibility of Brent Hagenbuch, who documents indicate lives outside the district.
$5 Million Price Tag for New Harris County Commissioners Court
Four years and $5 million ago, Former Commissioner Steve Radak called the project an “absolute waste of money.”
Open Season on Fort Worth-Area Congressional Seat
With the retirement of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, five Republican candidates are vying for the position.
Brazosport School Board Votes to Fire Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting a Student
A 12-count indictment details Brandyn Martin Hargrove’s alleged sex crimes against an underage female student starting in 2007.
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Tyler ISD Substitute Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student
The district says Davian Isaiah Hunter has not been a part-time employee since the investigation began.
Harris County Drops Challenge to Law That Abolished Elections Administrator
The law’s author says elected officials are already doing a better job administering elections than the county’s appointees.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Faces Another Investigation by Texas Rangers
Hidalgo is accused of using her elected office to participate in political advertising and misusing government property, services, and personnel.
Polling Shows State Sen. John Whitmire Still Leads in Houston Mayoral Race
State Sen. John Whitmire is leading U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee 42 percent to 35 percent according to the latest poll.
Why Are DEI Officials in K-12 Schools?
One of Leander ISD’s top officials is a Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Two Districts Join New Alternative to ‘Outmoded’ Texas Association of School Boards
Texans for Excellence in Education announces Carroll ISD and Princeton ISD as its first member districts.
McKinney ISD Finally Removes Sexually Explicit Books
Parents began challenging inappropriate titles in the school district’s libraries in 2021.
Celina School District Administrator Charged with Soliciting a Prostitute
Celina ISD says Assistant Superintendent Russell McDaniel is no longer employed with the district.
Dallas Police Response Times Slow
Staff shortages within the department are resulting in longer response times.
Denton County GOP Chairman Runs for North Texas Senate Seat
Brent Hagenbuch was censured by the Denton County Republican executive committee earlier this year.
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3 Houston Mayoral Candidates Violated Campaign Finance Laws
Three Democrat candidates accepted donations from contractors after the city had awarded contracts, which is prohibited by local law.
Texas Christian School Teachers Fired for Attending Drag Show
Two Christian private school teachers were fired after attending a drag show and sharing videos of the event on Facebook.
Biology Professor Accuses San Antonio College of Religious Discrimination
The professor claims St. Philip’s College violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act when it terminated him because of his religious beliefs.
Growing Calls for Texas Secretary of State to Address Harris County Elections
A Republican county judge candidate’s pleas for the state to release its audit and uphold state law follows her own challenge of Harris’ 2022 county judge election.
University of Texas Offers ‘Woke’ Courses
UT’s Center for Women’s and Gender Studies teaches students how to promote LGBTQ propaganda.
Carroll ISD Adopts New Bathroom and Pronoun Policies
The new school policies are designed to protect students’ and teachers’ rights.
San Antonio Follows Houston Lawsuit, Sues Texas for Preemption Legislation
The city claims the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act violates the Texas Constitution.
Woman Sues Doctors Who ‘Pushed’ Her Gender Mutilation Procedures and Treatments
The lawsuit alleges nine clinics and doctors participated in advising and coercing her into receiving a double mastectomy and cross-sex hormone treatments.
Texas Teachers Arrested for Sex Trafficking Children
Gershon Caston taught in four different North Texas districts; Annaleigh Andrews recently resigned from Nacogdoches ISD.
University of Houston LGBTQ Resource Center Hosts ‘Cougar Ally Training’
The taxpayer-funded university’s focus on “LGBTQ friendliness” has earned it a 4.5 star-rating by an LGBT index.