Arguments against polling locations on college campuses come down to community accessibility and concerns that students may vote twice.
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Amarillo ISD Board Orders May Bond Election
Voters to decide a $286 million bond package for Amarillo ISD this May.
Labor Unions and Indictments Loom Large in Texas House Race
“Justin Berry needs to stop milking this indictment for political purposes.”
Austin Public Library Offering Teens $100 to Attend ‘Sex-Ed Camp’
“Austin taxpayers are paying for this – correct?”
School District Scandal: New Evidence Shows Board Members Tried to Weaponize ‘Censure’ Resolutions to Silence Dissenting Trustees
“I would second that idea.”
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ELECTION RESULTS: Metroplex Local Runoffs
North Texas voters decided key city and school contests in runoff elections Tuesday.
COVID Guidance Ignored in Pro-Mandate County Building
Local officials who support government coronavirus mandates took no action when social distancing wasn’t practiced in county commissioners courtroom.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Fight Goes Local
On December 9, Dallas City Council will vote on whether to lobby state lawmakers with taxpayer money.
Citizens Outraged at Austin Mayor Vacationing in Mexico During His ‘Stay Home’ Warning
“Why should we follow the liberal mayor’s advice? He doesn’t.”
51-Percenters Unite to Fight Shutdowns
Targeted businesses call to “defund” the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. “This was never about bars. This is about freedom.”
Blain: Mayors Gone Wild
What is it about elected officials thinking they are above the laws they set for us?
Judges Tell School District to Halt Controversial Pro-LGBTQ Plan, Turn Over Communications
Interim school superintendent doubles down on controversial Cultural Competence Action Plan.
County Judge Responds After Photos Expose Him Disregarding Own COVID Guidance
Citizens continue to express displeasure with Whitley after his radio interview.
Austin Mayor Was Vacationing in Cabo When He Told Citizens to ‘Stay Home’
The mayor literally recorded his “stay home” warning video while on a tropical vacation in Mexico.
Austin Councilmember’s ‘Vulgar Marxist’ Staffer Reveals Plan for ‘Socialist Revolution’
The council member’s staffer said out loud what was long suspected.
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Medina’s Bi-Partisan Coalition
Democrat Party Chairman Manuel Medina’s recognition of fiscal issues plaguing City Hall has gained him support from conservative stalwarts – and if history is any indicator, may just be his ticket to office.
Student Election Overturned To Advance Social Agenda
It sounds like just another Aggie joke: How do you become Student Body President at Texas A&M? Lose by more than 700 votes.
Collin County College Raising Taxes Again?
County tax records show the district increased property taxes 19.6 percent in recent years…
Collin College Proposes $600 Million Bond
Voters ask Board of Trustees candidates why Collin College needs to burden county taxpayers with $600 million in debt, and why all at once.
Montgomery County GOP Officials Tried to Thwart Property Tax Vote
Montgomery County GOP tried to stop a precinct chair from bringing a resolution supporting property tax reform.
Montgomery County Commissioner to Testify Against Fellow Indicted Court Members
Commissioner Clark granted pretrial diversion in exchange for testifying against the other indicted members of the court.
San Antonio’s Debt-Doubling Duplicity
The City of San Antonio is asking taxpayers to double their tax-funded debt this May election – and using some duplicitous math to make the case.
Prosecutors’ Hypocrisy Laid Bare in Paxton Response
With their case “crumbling,” the Special Prosecutors in the Paxton case were exposed by his legal team for their hypocritical attempts at delay.
Federal Court Rules Texas Congressional Maps That Were Never Used Are Invalid
In Texas’ six-year battle over congressional redistricting, a 2-1 decision by a U.S. District Court denies the case is moot even though the challenged 2011 maps were repealed.
In Paxton Case, Prosecutors Are Delaying To Protect Their Cronies
Sure, they want to get paid, but for Paxton prosecutors, delay tactics really come down to politics.