The parade featured Austin ISD and the Austin Police Department, as well as being sponsored by the University of Texas’ Division of Diversity and Community Engagement.
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Tarrant County Shuts School Campuses for 6 Weeks
Following Dallas County’s lead, Tarrant’s public health department banned in-person classes through at least September 28.
Texas Coronavirus Update: Estimated Recoveries Up 30 Percent
There have been nearly 175,000 recoveries, compared to 3,958 deaths, among Texas’ 29 million citizens.
Fort Worth Schools to Start In-Person and Online Classes This Fall
“We believe the best place for a child to learn is in the classroom with a teacher.”
Canyon ISD Trustees Appoint New Board Member
Matt Parker is selected to replace longtime Canyon ISD Trustee Jim Murphy.
MOST RECENT
State Steps into Austin, Begins Restoring Public Safety
After the Austin City Council refused to protect public safety with their controversial homeless camping law, the state has now stepped in.
Questionable Cash Influencing Williamson County Officials, Bond Election
There’s a conflict of interest happening at the courthouse, involving corporations, cash, county commissioners—and nearly half a billion dollars in new, taxpayer-funded debt.
Pro-Bond School Vendors Influence North Texas School Foundation
Vendors who profited off of taxpayer debt from Keller school district’s 2014 bond have reappeared in this year’s bond election. They are also financial backers of the Keller ISD Education Foundation.
Flint Announces Bid for 401st District Court
Attorney and former county GOP chair George Flint joins list of Republican candidates running for open Collin County bench.
Major Tea Party Group Opposes Conroe ISD Bond
“Let’s stop putting maintenance on the credit card.”
Montgomery County Tea Party Opposes Conroe ISD Bond
Tea party urges voters to oppose a massive tax hike.
Harlingen Citizen Continues Fighting City’s Tax Hike in Court
Former city commissioner Robert Leftwich alleges the city violated the Texas Open Meetings Act and denied citizens a chance make their voices heard.
Staff Blog: Why Are Keller Teachers Asking for Supplies?
With increases in property tax bills, revenues per student, and more funding from Austin, why are Keller teachers having to ask others to buy supplies for their classrooms?
Controversy Grows Over Midland School Bond
As voting continues for the $569 million Midland school bond, division and controversy grow among those on both sides of the initiative.
Reviewing Amarillo’s 2020 Tax Bill
Amarillo-area residents will see property taxes increase in 2020 as local governments raise rates.
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What “they” have is no justification for local spending
When children and adolescents come to mom and pop with the idea that they need something such as a...
Texas Mayors Surrender Sovereignty
Texans are becoming increasingly frustrated with the unconstitutional power the federal government is taking...
TML: Politicians First, Texans Last
One of the first things you’ll notice while attending a local government meeting is that political posturing...
Local Debt: Don’t Wait Until November
Engaged Texans can more effectively influence their local officials by taking proactive steps now as opposed to waiting until November.
Carona Opposes Hall’s Impeachment
Early this morning, State Sen. John Carona released a statement via email in opposition to the impeachment...
Claim: Powers Misled UT Investigators On Role
New information is emerging this morning that lays the growing legislative clout-abuse scandal at the feet...
Local Voice Prevails Against Waste, Eminent Domain
Something bizarre happened at a recent Colleyville City Council meeting; dissent amongst local officials. In...
Are ISDs Breaking The Law?
Instead of spending tremendous capital in efforts to “transform” public education in alleged conflict with state law, districts should find ways to help their teachers develop innovative ways to align curriculum with state guidelines.
Empower Texans Sets Stage for Court Challenge to TEC Rules
Attorneys argue statute, Commission rules unconstitutional Austin, TX— In a hearing before the Texas Ethics...
“Common” Concern In Coppell ISD
Texas is in the midst of a local debt epidemic, one that’s primarily driven by bonds issued by government...