Webb County voted Republican in November for the first time in 100 years.
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Former Liberty ISD Employees Arrested for Endangering Special Needs Child
Three women are being charged with multiple counts of child abuse after locking a 5-year-old special needs student in an isolated room for hours, forcing him to consume his own feces and urine.
‘All-ages’ Drag Show and Toy Drive in San Antonio
“This is child abuse.”
Republican Candidate Requests Recount in South Texas
“In any election with such a small margin of victory, even very small mistakes in the counting of the vote could have enough impact to change the final result.”
Highland Park ISD Residents Reject ‘Woke’ Superintendent Search Firm
“The unanimous approval of a contract with Hazard, Young, Attea may be the single worst decision in HPISD school board history.”
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Amarillo Voters to Decide Major Tax Increase
Amarillo City Council places 24 percent tax increase on November ballot.
Dickson: Brownsboro Becomes 34th City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
“It just seemed like a logical thing to do because, first of all, it protects unborn life and I think that’s an important thing.” – Brownsboro Mayor Dusty Wise
Austin Expected to Become Most Expensive US City for Homeowners Outside California
The glaring problem highlights the state’s crushing property taxes as well as local government officials’ poor decisions.
County Votes to Sue Austin Officials Over Controversial Homeless Hotel
“It’s clear we can’t trust the City of Austin.”
Citizen Victory: Fort Worth and Dallas Not Mandating Masks
Mayors Mattie Parker and Eric Johnson bucking trends of other local officials, siding with citizens.
Former State Sen. Kirk Watson Eyes Potential Political Comeback as Austin Mayor
Perhaps a better alternative than the current city officials?
Dickson: Crawford Becomes 33rd City in Texas to Outlaw Abortion
“I hope and pray this is just the beginning of communities in Central Texas defending the precious little ones who cannot defend themselves.”
Officials’ Mask Mandate Rebellion Latest Example of Unchecked ‘Local Control’
“Local governments will take every opportunity they can to expand their powers, and the Legislature needs to make it clear that when that happens, they are willing to act.”
Sex Trafficking in Texas: The Suffering of the Enslaved
In the second installment of this series, Texas Scorecard examines the pain of those forced to sell themselves for sex.
Midland Businessman Kevin Sparks Launches Texas Senate Campaign
Oil and gas businessman Kevin Sparks becomes the second Republican to challenge State Sen. Kel Seliger in the 2022 primary.
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Questions Surround State Rep. Candidate’s Financial Connections
Williamson County taxpayers have reason to be concerned in the race for state representative.
Texas Senator Hall Faces Burkett in District 2 Forum
Moderate State Rep. Cindy Burkett is challenging conservative State Sen. Bob Hall in the March Republican primary.
“Business” Group Continues Liberal Endorsements
In the release of their additional endorsements today, TAB has once again shown it can no longer claim to be the voice of business in the Texas Legislature.
Bedsole Defaults on $200k Debt
After loaning himself $30k for his campaign, judgment against candidate is sure to create an additional obstacle.
Lawmakers: Whitley "Uninformed" About School Property Taxes
“Glen Whitley tells a bold-faced lie about the state budget and local property taxes and is hailed as a “truth teller” by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram?”
Largent Compared School Choice for "Kids with Disabilities" to a Virus
School administrators like Largent fear the program will be a success and will herald additional parental options.
Villalba: Trump Is “Bigoted, Orange, Buffoonish, Ignorant Ape”
A liberal Republican state lawmaker from Dallas viciously attacked Trump after Texas’ 2016 presidential primary.
Austin School Board Trustee Promotes Political Candidate to Teachers & Parents
The trustee got political during a public meeting.
Activists Are on Track to Stop the Land Grabs in Parker County
Parker will be the first county in Texas petitioning for a vote to prohibit forced annexation countywide.
Superintendent Promotes "Friendly" Endorsements to District Staff
Despite an Attorney General opinion warning school administrators of electioneering with taxpayer resources, one school district appears to have crossed the line.