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Tarrant Appraisal District Fires IT Exec Over Latest Scandal

August 26, 2023

County and city officials are calling for Chief Appraiser Jeff Law to be next.

Texas Election Director Orders Halt to Harris County’s Massive Mail-Ballot Plan

August 28, 2020

Democrat-run Harris County said it wants to send 2.37 million mail-ballot applications to all of the county’s registered voters.

Austin Sued for Spending Citizens’ Money on Killing Children

August 28, 2020

“The City of Austin is violating the law of Texas by using taxpayer money to aid and abet abortions, and the law of Texas continues to define this conduct as a criminal act.”

Massive Mail-In Ballot Plan in Harris County Draws Concerns Over Cost and Integrity

August 27, 2020

Concerns have been raised over both the massive increase in cost as well as the impact on election integrity that could result from countywide vote-by-mail.

Citizens Stress Local Values in School Superintendent Search

August 27, 2020

Citizens’ disapproval of controversial “socialist” plan takes center stage in search for new superintendent.

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“See You in Court,” Says McKinney Councilman Facing Recall

Councilman and Black Lives Matter activist La’Shadion Shemwell says he’s retained counsel to defend against a voter-initiated recall effort.

North Texas Official Sues US Post Office for Violating First Amendment

A federal regulation barring religious content on personalized postage stamps is unconstitutional, argues a lawsuit filed by Collin County Commissioner Susan Fletcher.

Abbott Calls Out Austin Officials Over Homeless Murderer

In the wake of tragic violence in Austin, the Texas governor condemned city officials’ actions that have endangered public safety.

Tinslee Lewis’ Attorney: “We’re All In Danger” If 10-Day Rule Stays

At a press conference for Tinslee Lewis, her mother pleads for her baby’s life as the fight against an unjust law continues.

Taxpayer Wins Fight to Hold School District Accountable for Illegal Electioneering

Three years after a citizen complained, Texas fines a former Lovejoy ISD superintendent who spent taxpayer dollars to electioneer for a school tax increase.

While Austin’s in Crisis, Mayor Escapes on Lavish Holiday

After plundering working-class Austinites’ wallets, Mayor Adler posted pictures from his ritzy, overseas Christmas vacation.

Eric Trump Tweets Support for 13th Congressional District Contender

Former White House doctor gets support from President Trump’s son.

Is Fort Worth Preparing to Suppress Small Businesses?

A recent unauthorized city survey could be a sign that city officials are preparing stricter regulations and higher taxes.

Abbott Stops Short of Calling Special Session to Save Tinslee Lewis

Texas governor releases joint statement with the state’s attorney general, offering “support” but no special session to repeal the unjust law that has put a baby’s life at risk.