Donald Tisdel had previous arrests and convictions for offenses including theft, possession of a controlled substance, and failure to stop and render aid.
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GOP Grassroots Choose John Browning as Dallas Court of Appeals Nominee
Republican precinct chairs from six North Texas counties chose Browning as the party’s nominee to replace the late Justice David Bridges on the November ballot.
Round Rock Officials Forced to Obey Law After Trying to Postpone Election
After trying to shield themselves from voters for an entire extra year, the Round Rock City Council was forced to reverse their decision.
Browning Tops List of Possible GOP Nominees for Dallas Court of Appeals
Republican precinct chairs from six North Texas counties will choose a judicial nominee on Saturday to replace the late Justice David Bridges on the November ballot.
Austin City Council Votes Unanimously to Defund Local Police by One-Third
“Why do [Democrats] value radical politics more than your family’s safety?”
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Potter County Voters to See Packed Ballot in 2020
Local voters will have their say on who will take the reins in a county threatened with high taxes and debt.
Field of Candidates Finalized for West Texas Congressional Seat
A total of 11 candidates filed for the CD 11 vacancy in the 2020 GOP Primary Election to replace retiring Congressman Mike Conaway of Midland.
Austin City Council is the Grinch Who Stole Everyone’s Money
Why does the council keep taking so much from Austin families?
Out-of-Town Judge Taking Over Baby Tinslee Case
Texas Supreme Court assigns the 9-month-old baby’s case to out-of-town Judge Sandee Marion.
Commentary: Tarrant County Has a Property Tax Election Right Now—And it’s Massively Flawed
Here’s how it works and what you can do about it.
Contested Commissioner Races Gearing Up in Potter County
Two races on the Republican primary ballot that drew little action in 2016 have become the set for a pitched fight in 2020.
Plano Appoints Citizens to Review Controversial Development Plan
Citizen review committee appointed by new city council seeks a shared vision for revising the city’s contentious Plano Tomorrow comprehensive plan.
Cook Children’s Lawyers Recuse Life-Saving Judge in Quest to Kill Baby
The life of 9-month-old Tinslee Lewis hangs in the balance as the hospital’s lawyers continue waging legal warfare against the family trying to protect her.
Commentary: Why I Volunteered for Plano’s Comprehensive Plan Review Committee
Dr. Yoram Solomon explains why he wants to help create a shared vision for all in Plano.
Granger’s Panther Island Running Out of Money
Agency overseeing the $1.17 billion redevelopment boondoggle in Fort Worth is scrambling to find more money to keep long-delayed project going past December 30.
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Half of Austin Lobbyists Represent Governments
Over half of registered lobbyists in Texas are hired to defend the power of local governments, paid for with...
TRWD Puts Out False Press Release
Just three days before a hotly contested election, the Tarrant Regional Water District is claiming they’ve...
Bayou City Culture and Tourism
We previously reported on Houston creating its first general plan. The overarching question raised was,...
Alarming Conflicts of Interest
Conflicts of interests between agencies and the politicians elected to govern them are prevalent among...
Big-D Sued Over Bag Bureaucracy
A coalition of plastic retail bag manufacturers and recyclers recently filed suit in the District Court of...
Harris County Appraisal Abuse
As property tax bills rolled out to homeowners, some Harris County residents were shocked to see their...
Alexander Chamales: Starting the Fight Early
Chamales says it is “our right as Americans is to choose whom we want to govern us.”
Tarrant County Establishment Faces Challengers
Two long-time incumbents at the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) are facing stiff competition from...
The Burden of Parking Minimums
Criticism of municipal regulations in Texas usually centers around Austin and San Antonio, while Houston is...
Eminent Domain Opposition in Colleyville
Homeowners in Colleyville facing the threat of alleged eminent domain abuse are fighting back against...