Democrat incumbent Eric Fagan leads Republican challenger Marshall Slot by just over 1,000 votes in the competitive county.
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El Paso Begins Busing Illegal Aliens to New York
The city’s busing plan is similar to the plan initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this year.
Republican-led County Rejects Border Invasion Declaration
“They’ve taken an oath when they run on the Republican platform to support Republican legislative priorities; this is one.”
Prosper Parents Unleash on School Board Over Sex Abuse Cover-Up, Demand Superintendent Resign
“Is your reputation more important than our children?”
Austin Voters Face Nearly $3 Billion in New Debt
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.”
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ELECTION RESULTS: Austinites Vote to End Public Camping Disaster
Citizens organized and rebuked Democrat-led city officials for allowing rampant lawlessness on the streets.
Interview: Fort Worth Councilmember Cary Moon
“We have very little voter turnout. We need people to get out and to vote.”
Dallas Election: Election Integrity and Council Members for ‘Defunding’ Police
Voters will decide if noncitizens will help redraw city election maps and whether or not to rehire those who cut police overtime.
Amarillo City Council Candidates Weigh In on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Here is a look at where the candidates for the Amarillo City Council stand on taxpayer-funded lobbying in Texas.
Saturday’s Fort Worth Mayoral Election Pits Vying Factions Against Each Other
Two factions of the establishment are vying for control of a taxpayer-funded real estate project.
Amarillo ISD Begins Process of Launching New Police Force
Amarillo taxpayers to see new police force created this year.
County Officials Call on Texas Lawmakers to End Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
Commissioners in conservative Collin County say taxpayers shouldn’t be required to pay for lobbying efforts that advocate against their interests.
Poll Worker Dismissed for Electioneering
Distributing political literature inside the polls is illegal under Texas law.
Charity Targeted During Winter Blackouts
Office of Dallas Councilmember Omar Narvaez asked a charity helping people during winter blackouts if they had the proper permit.
Interview: Dallas City Council Candidates Judy Kumar and John Botefuhr
Challengers to incumbent Councilmember Paula Blackmon discuss public safety.
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Midland City Council Seeks More Community Involvement
Midland City Councilmembers schedule an evening tax hearing in hopes of encouraging community participation.
County Commissioners Continue to Grow Coffers at Property Owners Expense
Midland County Commissioners propose a 9 percent tax hike on local property owners despite growing sales tax receipts and a bloated reserve fund.
“Republican” Challenger Wants Tax on Water Bottles
Sain is promising to use the power of the position he is seeking to add a new tax on Texans.
Kevin Sparks: Fueling Liberty
Never ceasing to put words into actions, Kevin Sparks shines a light of what it means to take ownership of one’s community and that fiscal responsibility isn’t just something that affects your tax bill.
Montgomery County GOP Votes to Put Toll Road Referendum on the Ballot
A revolution took place in the Montgomery County GOP, with the establishment losing control and precinct chairs voting almost unanimously in favor of placing a toll road referendum on the primary ballot.
In Vote on Failing Dallas Bus Agency, Union Backs Drivers Over Taxpayers
In November’s state-mandated election, Texas State Teachers Association will campaign to keep failing bus bureaucracy Dallas County Schools open at taxpayers’ expense.
Montgomery County GOP Overwhelmingly Passes Anti-Straus Resolution
Resolution condemns Straus’ obstruction of conservative priorities and calls for new leadership.
Houston College Trustee Personally Hires Team to Investigate District
Houston Community College trustee hires investigators for ethics probe into district.
Fort Worth Won’t Join Lawsuit Against SB 4
Amid pro-illegal immigrant activists’ ugly smears of racism, Fort Worth City Council votes not to join suit against anti-sanctuary cities law.
Public Hearings for Midland Tax Hike Underway
Beginning August 15, Midland City Council will hold a series of public hearings over the proposed property tax hike. Also on the agenda is a $100MM road bond slated for the November ballot.