Samantha Lee Carranza allegedly sexually assaulted a student at Sharyland High School.
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Montgomery County Commissioners Unanimously Lower Taxes
On Tuesday, Montgomery County commissioners voted to approve a property tax rate lower than the “no-new-revenue” rate.
Elected Official Denies Banning In-Person Worship
County judge argues with citizen, denies countywide ban was ever in place.
North Texas Citizens Defeat Elected Officials’ Pay Hikes
Grassroots force Republican Tarrant County to follow Democrat Dallas County in denying pay raises for county elected officials.
Is Another School District Promoting LGBTQ to Children?
Summer reading meant for 3-year-olds appears to feature images of gay and lesbian couples with children.
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Councilman Sues McKinney to Stop Recall Election
Council Member La’Shadion Shemwell asks a federal court to stop a voter-initiated recall he says violates the Voting Rights Act.
Batch’s Travel Tale Doesn’t Match Records
Congressional candidate Brandon Batch recently told an audience that an overseas work trip prevented him from voting in 2018. However, official records do not appear to corroborate the story.
Arlington Chamber Supports Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Chambers of commerce often support the anti-taxpayer policy agendas of cities, rather than the taxpaying businesses they claim to represent.
How Long Can Granger’s Panther Island Stay Afloat?
If federal funding remains frozen, the local water district officials could keep the $1.17 billion boondoggle going with $150 million worth of new debt.
Tarrant County Defies Abbott, Wants More Refugees
County commissioners vote unanimously to accept refugees after Texas’ governor attempts to pull state out of resettlement program.
Dallas County Wasted Taxpayer Money on Unsecure Voting Equipment
Poor planning by the county’s top election official is costing Dallas taxpayers millions and jeopardizing election security.
Records Indicate Two Congressional Candidates Only Voted Once
After a review of public records indicated that two congressional candidates had not voted before the 2019 General Election, one has come clean about his record.
Law Enforcement Commission Reprimands Montgomery County Constable
TCOLE concludes investigation into Precinct 4 Constable Rowdy Hayden with letter of reprimand.
Mayor Admits Triggering “Automatic Resignation” Last Month
Allen mayor triggered city’s resign-to-run rule when he filed for another office in December but has continued to preside over council meetings.
“I Did Not Vote”: Congressional Candidates Fail on Basic Civic Duty
Three candidates running for Texas’ 11th Congressional District admit they failed to vote in the important 2018 General Election.
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Houston’s Top Politicians Dodge Accountability
For far too long, too many Houstonians have blindly trusted elected officials with empty rhetoric.
Another Midland Tax Increase Bites the Dust
Siding with taxpayers, Midland Memorial Hospital leaders announced Wednesday that they have revised their...
Houston Metro Understates Expansion Cost
After much planning the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of Harris County (Metro) has finally completed...
Wallace Hall Says Straus ‘Came After Me To Make An Example’
When University of Texas Regent Wallace Hall uncovered abuse of the admissions process at the Austin campus,...
Another Blow to Parker’s ERO
Adding to the list of continuous blows to Houston Mayor Annise Parker’s controversial Equal Rights...
Midland Hospital Proposes Tax Hike
Despite the fact that residents are already faced with higher overall tax burdens from rising home values,...
Self-Serving Proposition
Last week, Houston Mayor Annise Parker presented her second ballot item to city council for the upcoming...
Lubbock County Residents Face Threat of New Tax Hikes
While many Lubbock residents are focused on the city’s proposal for a tax increase, Lubbock County...
Highland Park ISD Debt Plan Raises Eyebrows
School debt would skyrocket in Highland Park from $18,700 per student to more than $93,000 per student if...
Houston Churches Under Attack
The Houston Housing Authority’s abuse of power should serve as a warning to everyone in the Bayou City.