A DPS spokesman said troopers have recovered four abandoned children in a 24-hour period.
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Collin County Slams State’s Bad Coronavirus Data
Judge Chris Hill says the county is “100 percent certain” the numbers reported by Texas DSHS are not accurate.
Amarillo City Council Sets November Charter Election
Voters will decide on propositions to extend terms of city council members and cut their number of meetings by half.
Is a School District Disregarding Parents on Controversial LGBTQ Plan?
Parents confront their school board on allegations that the school is implementing a controversial pro-LGBTQ plan without approval.
Republican Mike Lee Named Dallas District Court Judge
Republicans now have two district judges in Democrat Dallas County.
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Midland School District Spent Big on Controversial Bond Election
Records are just now being revealed that show the Midland Independent School District spent nearly $60,000 of taxpayer funds on election material that residents argue is unethical at best.
Republican Primary Field Grows in 13th District Race
The ballot is set in the race to replace U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry.
Collin County GOP Primary Draws Last-Minute Filers
In solid Republican Collin County, few GOP incumbents face primary challenges, but Democrats have fielded candidates in all state House and most district court races.
Commentary: Dang It All, It’s Still on My Bill!
Taxpayers are still paying the fine for Dallas County Schools, the biggest corruption scandal in Texas history.
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.
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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...
Houston’s General Plan
Despite lacking a “general plan” over the years, Houston has nonetheless enjoyed economic diversity,...