For Rucker Elementary parents, the back-to-school bus failures recall last year’s nightmare.
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PRIMARY RUNOFF RESULTS: DFW Metroplex
Results of July 14 elections in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Tarrant, and Wood counties.
Ronny Jackson Defeats Establishment-Backed Lobbyist in Congressional Runoff
Despite establishment support for his opponent, Ronny Jackson won the Republican primary runoff in Texas’ 13th Congressional District.
Round Rock Mayor, Councilmembers Decree Themselves an Extra Year in Power
The mayor and councilmembers who were facing an election this year decided instead to shield themselves from voters until 2021.
Texas Coronavirus Update: Recoveries Continue to Soar
There are 132,638 estimated recoveries compared to 3,192 deaths among Texas’ 29 million residents.
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State Taking Action on Austin Homelessness
After the Austin City Council refused to protect public safety, the state is now stepping in.
Businessman Joins 13th Congressional District Race
Chris Ekstrom is the sixth candidate to join the Republican primary race for District 13.
Amarillo Convention Board Endorses $300M Civic Center Renovation
The Amarillo Convention board has endorsed the proposed multi-million renovation ahead of the May 2020 bond election.
Amarillo Councilwoman Joins 13th District Congressional Race
Elaine Hays launches her bid to replace U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry.
Pro-Bond School Vendors Buying Classroom Supplies
Companies connected to helping push more debt on taxpayers in North Texas have been plying teachers with school supplies.
More Candidates Join 13th Congressional District Race
Winegarner and McInturff join the growing Republican primary field.
Austin’s School District Approves High-Risk Sex Ed Curriculum
The school board unanimously passed the controversial sex education lessons aimed at third-grade through eight-grade students.
School District Vendors Are Funding PAC Promoting Bond
As early voting continues for a North Texas school bond election, various companies have poured money towards burdening taxpayers with hundreds of millions in debt.
Smith County Declares Second Amendment Sanctuary
Commissioners vote 4-1 to support citizens’ gun rights and reject unconstitutional firearms restrictions.
Parker County Latest to Declare a Second Amendment Sanctuary
Commissioners unanimously reaffirm citizens’ gun rights and reject unconstitutional firearms restrictions.
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All Aboard the Debt Train
Texas now has the second-highest local debt per person in the nation.
Liberals Target Crowley ISD
We’ve cited the efforts by Battleground Texas to “turn Texas blue” by contesting every election possible,...
Gears: The Crony That Won’t Quit
The Dallas Morning News released a soft-ball piece on Irving’s Mayoral race between the incumbent, Beth Van...
Conservative Groups Decry Legislative Intimidation
Eight Leaders Come Together to Defend Constitutional Rights AUSTIN, Texas – This morning, leaders from eight...
Cruz: Oppose “Pernicious Laws” Attacking Political Speech
U.S. Sen Ted Cruz issued a statement earlier today decrying legislative action in Texas similar to rules...
TRWD Censures Colleague, Stickland & Others Protest
Over the last decade, the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) has attracted a barrage of scrutiny from...
Politicians Desperate to Obfuscate Debt Debate
The Texas Tribune recently published an informative piece that lists all local districts across Texas with...
Students Arrested Protesting Bill Powers
Yesterday 18 University of Texas students were arrested after occupying the office of UT President Bill...
Frisco ISD Pads Construction Costs, Gouges Taxpayers
The proposals for both middle schools and high schools are inflated, roughly 60 percent higher than historical construction costs.
Hall E-Mail Reveals Truth in UT Scandal
Yesterday evening the Austin American Statesman published an email between University of Texas Regents...