Abbott says he does not want to rush an election in a county that has failed to conduct elections consistent with state law.
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Drag Queen-themed Burger Joint to Open Second Texas Location
As the state considers legislation to ban drag shows targeting children, the burger joint says they plan to keep its location age requirement to 21 and older.
Plainview ISD Families Demand Accountability for Children’s ‘Sexual Contact’ Inside Classroom
Parents say action is overdue and it’s time to protect all the children.
Austin Pre-K Teacher Busted for Possessing Child Porn
An Instagram account linked to Wayside Schools teacher Irving Perez was allegedly used to obtain and share child pornography.
New Documents Reveal State Rep. Frederick Frazier’s Sign Shenanigans Violated Dallas Police Rules
Internal Affairs investigators say the Dallas police officer’s campaign sign crimes were caught on surveillance video and violate the department’s code of conduct.
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Local Officials Pass Resolutions Supporting Mutilation Experiments on Minors
“I think pushing forward on this is ill-advised.”
School District Scandal Continues With Attempted ‘Hush Money’ and No Action on Superintendent
“It’s obvious to me that for the last seven months, this [school] board is only interested in themselves and covering up their own indiscretions.”
Harris County GOP Asks Court for ‘Independent Oversight’ of Elections
Republican officials reveal another 175 uncounted Election Day ballots were found last night.
Harris County’s Top Election Official Resigns over Primary ‘Fiasco’
Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria, a Democrat appointed with no prior experience running elections, says her resignation is effective July 1.
Another South Texas School Board Member Admits Taking Bribes
Oscar Salinas is the second La Joya ISD trustee convicted on federal public corruption charges this year.
‘Pro-Trans’ Campus Mob Screams Obscenities to Silence Conservative Speaker
Protesters at the University of North Texas in Denton disrupted a lecture on the dangers of trying to “transition” children.
West Texas Primary Voters Decide Key Elections
Voters made their voices heard across West Texas on Tuesday night in key local races.
Amarillo Voters Send Multiple Races to Runoffs on Election Night
Voters made their choices in key primary contests in Amarillo on Tuesday night.
Pay-to-Play Voter Guide Stirs Controversy in GOP Primary
Collin County voters want transparency about the misleading mailer.
Debate Over Sexually Explicit School Books Heats Up in McKinney
“We need a couple of school board members with spines to get this on the agenda.”
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Ted Cruz Receives Endorsement from the National Border Patrol Council
Ted Cruz’s “Tough as Texas” re-election campaign received the endorsement of the National Border Patrol Council as he made a stop at their Edinburg office on Tuesday.
Austin Tunnel Project Almost $140 Million Over Budget
Taxpayers are footing a massive bill for a flawed tunnel.
Planned Parenthood Receives $9 Million for West Texas Expansion
An anonymous donor has promised Planned Parenthood $9 million to fund the construction of two new West Texas clinics.
Houston ISD Seeking “Partners” To Turn Around Failing Campuses
In an effort to turn around ten failing campuses, HISD is seeking partners to take over the schools before the state steps in.
Ex-Head of Dallas Bus Agency Pleads Guilty to $3M Bribery Scheme
Former Dallas County Schools Superintendent Rick Sorrells faces 10 years in prison after admitting he accepted over $3 million in bribes and kickbacks from a vendor.
Harris County Dodging Federal Law to Hide Voting Records From Public
In an attempt to conceal non-citizen voter records, Harris County officials are trying to hide behind state laws to avoid federal transparency obligations.
Cruz Kicks-Off General Election Campaign
In his formal announcement for re-election, Cruz highlighted his conservative record as well as everyday Texans.
Grassroots Activists Question Cruz Campaign Hire
Hollander is a political operative who worked against conservatives in the 2018 Texas Republican primary.
Harris County Sued for Hiding Non-Citizen Voter Records
The question is not if, but how many non-citizens are participating in Texas elections, says the Public Interest Legal Foundation.
New Utility Fee Likely for Midlanders
Midland City Council took the first steps Tuesday to implement a new storm water fee for residents and business owners.