Crane Middle School teacher Lyndell Ray Lee has since resigned from his position.
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‘Obscene’: Adult Men Lead Young Girls in Sexually Charged ‘Twerking’ at Austin Festival
“They should go to jail for this obscene display in front of children.”
School District Proposes Spending Millions on Teacher Housing
Pflugerville ISD proposes raising taxes and spending $367.6 million on school bonds, including $44 million for teacher housing.
Texas Library Sued for Removing Explicit Books From Children’s Section
Llano County officials face a lawsuit after moving explicit children’s books to the adult collection.
School Board Trustee Approves Property Tax Hike He’s Exempt From
A Central Texas school board trustee voted for a 23 percent tax rate increase.
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Betsy Price Running for Tarrant County Judge
Price’s claims of being a conservative do not match her recent record.
Dickson: Sundown Becomes 31st City in the Nation to Outlaw Abortion
“God has chosen us for a time such as this. I am proud that my community and our council stand behind the right to life,” Mayor Jonathan Strickland.
COVID Mandate Stories: ‘We Went Broke’
Houston-area Chuters Dance and Night Club didn’t survive Gov. Greg Abbott’s shutdowns.
Grapevine High School Yearbook Features Photo Depicting Trump as Hitler
Upset parents say the school’s 2019-2020 yearbook contained political propaganda.
Where Have Austin Officials Been Spending Hundreds of Millions of Dollars?
“Our homeless need actual solutions, not more waste and corruption.”
Tarrant County Judge Won’t Seek Re-Election
Citizens have an opportunity to bring major change to the commissioners court.
Dickson: Levelland Becomes 30th City in the Nation to Outlaw Abortion
“Abortion does not help women, it destroys women and takes the life of their children.”
Amarillo Council to Consider Issuing $35M in Taxpayer-Funded Debt
The debt issuance would fund renovations for a new city hall facility, despite the failure of a spending package last year that included the item.
Former Hidalgo GOP Chair Wins McAllen Mayoral Race
Javier Villalobos won the runoff race only months away from significant GOP inroads in November’s general election.
ELECTION RESULTS: Dallas-Fort Worth City Runoffs
Fort Worth establishment loses control of city council.
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Clardy Could be Next on Censure List
“The Cherokee County GOP watches what they do and how they vote. That information is readily available to voters after each session. It’s not personal. It’s about accountability.”
Residents Fight Pearland’s Forced Annexation
Residents living just outside of Pearland are fighting back against being forcefully annexed.
Chris Hill Launches Campaign for Collin County Judge
Commissioner Chris Hill is running for County Judge to continue the legacy of strong conservative leadership in Collin County.
Grimes County Considers 391 Commission to Fight High Speed Rail
Local governments could form a planning commission to coordinate long term regional transportation needs.
Brownsville Commissioner Rescinds Resignation
Brownsville City Commissioner De Leon rescinds his resignation four days after submitting resignation letter.
Hutto Economic Development Office Declared Crime Scene
Hutto Mayor Pro Tem Tom Hines acknowledged that the EDC had sold land options in an $8 million megasite to a brokerage firm for $10.
Dear Brownsville, Where’s the Fajita?
$1.2 million in fajita meat has been stolen by a county employee over the course of nine years.
McKinney Land Grab Opposition Forces City To Offer Better Deal
After fighting the city of McKinney’s attempt to violate the spirit of Texas’ new annexation law, Collin County landowners received some good news from city officials.
County Officials Respond To Citizens’ Concerns About McKinney Land Grab
Collin County commissioners listened and responded to frustrated residents’ concerns about the city of McKinney’s forced annexation plans.
Mayor of Lewisville Also Denton County’s Chief Appraiser
Rudy Durham should not work at DCAD and be in locally elected office simultaneously. Although it’s legal, it’s a direct conflict of interest.