A majority of the funding would be allocated for rebuilding three campuses.
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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.
Amarillo Republicans Hoping to Score Upsets in Longtime Democrat Stronghold
Potter County Republicans are hoping to upset Democrats in one of their stronghold precincts this November.
Highland Park ISD Superintendent Announces Resignation
The news is welcome to many parents who have said the district is increasingly focused on critical race theory, radical gender theory, and other leftist ideology.
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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.
ELECTION RESULTS: City Runoffs in Collin County
Republican-endorsed city council candidates win runoff races in Allen, but not in Frisco and Plano.
Fort Worth Future Hinges on Runoff Election
Citizens will decide if the establishment or Democrats get a council majority.
Lubbock Still Outlawing Abortions After Planned Parenthood Lawsuit Dismissed
Lubbock remains the largest city in America to ban the killing of babies.
Austin City Officials Spent $23K on Gift Cards for Anti-Police Organization
“We’ve seen paid protestors, paid voters, now paid panels of police bashers.”
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Midland: What to Expect at the Ballot Box
Seven constitutional amendments and two bond proposals will be on Midland’s ballot next week. Here are the details you need to know before heading to the voting booth.
Alamo: Reimagining Versus Remembering
The 1836 battle cry to “Remember the Alamo” had nothing to do with the structure, and everything to do with those who were massacred there. Honoring them fully and faithfully must be the foremost priority of any preservation effort.
Citizens Revolt Against Ranger College
Vote YES Ranger College PAC threatens to file suit against citizens opposing the Ranger College tax annexation. Citizens revolted and a local District Attorney fires back at false claims.
Huffines Calls for Investigation of Illegal Red Light Cameras
After Austin reporters uncovered that most red light cameras in Texas may have been installed in defiance of state law, a leading legislator is calling for an official investigation.
City Council Pushes Back Against Mayor, Houston Taxpayers Win
As Houston city council considered the 2018 tax rate, Council Member Mike Knox was a voice of reason for taxpayers.
“Struggling” Internet Giant Amazon Holds Hand Out to Taxpayer
Why would one of the largest companies ever need incentives? The plain answer is that they don’t.
Sylvester Turner Plans to Bust the Property Tax Cap
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner plans to bust the property tax cap with little warning.
Dallas Puts Billion-Dollar Bond Package on November Ballot
Big D officials want voters to approve their big plans to borrow and spend over a billion dollars on city projects.
Houston Mayor Racking Up Tax-Funded Sky Miles
Less than two years in office Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has six international trips.
Pro-Life Leader Running Against Bailes
After the freshman Republican scored a 42% on the Pro-Life Scorecard, one of the leaders of Texas Right to Life has declared to take him on herself.