US Foods will receive over $1 million in grants from the Texas Enterprise Fund towards the expansion, which is slated to create 165 new jobs.
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Jury Begins Deliberations in Trial of South Texas Mayor Charged With Voter Fraud
Former Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina is charged with engaging in organized voter fraud and 11 counts of illegal voting for alleged actions taken during the 2017 municipal elections.
Belton Parents Protest School Board’s Inaction on Sexually Explicit Books
An activist librarian at Belton Middle School defended the books in a TikTok video that went viral.
North Texas School District Bans Critical Race Theory And ‘Gender Fluidity’
Over the past year, parents have fought against divisive ideologies in the district.
Houston-Area Church to Host ‘Drag Bingo’ for Children
“Family-friendly” drag shows for children have been on the rise in Texas.
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‘Defund Police’ Dallas Council Member Falsely Claimed Police Endorsement
Despite an alliance with anti-police activists, Omar Narvaez tried positioning himself as pro-police.
‘Illegal Campaign Finance Activities’ Alleged Against Fort Worth Candidate
Leonard Firestone receives contribution from political campaign that hasn’t disclosed its donors.
Masking the Evidence: School District Defies Health Data, Imposes ‘Harmful’ Masks on Kids
Two school board trustees say it’s time for district officials to change course for the sake of children’s health.
Dallas Citizens Asked to Give Political Influence to Noncitizens
District 11 city council candidate Barry Wernick stands for citizen representation in city government.
Dallas City Council Candidates Endorsed by Black Lives Matter Activist
Supporter of police overtime cut looks for more influence from city hall.
Austinites Face Pivotal Vote to Stop Homeless Lawlessness, Restore Public Safety
“Everyone should ask: Is our community safe? … Do we want this madness to end?”
True Texas Project Releases Citizen Recommendations in North Texas Elections
Citizen activists give more than 100 recommendations before the May local elections.
Dallas Gripped by Fear of Black Lives Matter Rioters
Nation awaits jurors’ decision in Derek Chauvin trial as memories of 2020 riots hover over Dallas City Council elections.
Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate Parker Announces Support for Election Integrity
Brian Byrd remains silent, while other candidates have made their position known.
Austin Bike Shop That Censored Police in 2020 Gets Robbed in 2021
Ironic and unsurprising.
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Kaufman County Scandal Involves District Attorney
Kaufman County’s District Attorney, Erleigh Wiley, sanctioned the illegal traffic camera scheme and has failed to investigate any wrongdoing.
HCC Corruption Investigator Has Political Ties to District
Tied between an investigator hired by Houston Community College and some board members have some questioning how the investigation will go.
Liberty County Republicans Pass Resolution Condemning Joe Straus
Liberty County is the latest county to issue a resolution condemning the Speaker of the Texas House.
Democrat Announces Plan to Challenge Governor Greg Abbott
A political outsider is the Democrats’ leading candidate for the governorship.
Fort Bend County Looks To November Bond Election
Fort Bend County is mulling over a more than $200 million mobility bond for November’s ballot.
Round Rock Adopts Anti-Taxpayer Resolution
Tax-funded lobbying groups such as Texas Municipal League and the Texas Association of Counties are maneuvering in lock-step with cities such as Round Rock to defeat pro-taxpayer reforms during this special session.
Ector County Sales Tax Slated for November Ballot
In an effort to stabilize property taxes and address infrastructure and safety needs, Ector County Commissioners have voted to place a new sales tax district on November’s ballot.
Anti-Straus Resolutions Passed by More County GOPs
Three North Texas county Republican parties condemn Straus’ failure to advance the platform and join calls for new leadership.
Unjustly Imprisoned Conservative Activist Paroled
Man imprisoned for voting in The Woodlands RUD 1 to be released.
New Federal Funding in Border Security Remains Insufficient
While Texas is receiving $2.3 million in federal funding on border security,
Texas taxpayers continue to finance such operations as previous “catch-and-release” policies quietly continue along the border.