With interest, the $193 million school bond package would cost taxpayers $392 million—double the dollar amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
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Teacher Arrested for Sex With Student, Sending ‘Daily Nude Images’ via Snapchat
Police retrieved more than 300 Snapchat messages between Austin teacher David Hoelewyn and his 16-year-old sexual assault victim.
Texas Teacher Allowed to Resign After Arrest for Soliciting Sex With a Minor
Killeen ISD elementary school teacher Klay Camp faces two to 20 years in prison.
Texas Grocery Store Tycoon Sponsors LGBT Pride Event Targeting Children
This is not the first time H-E-B’s Charles Butt has sponsored events and organizations that sexualize children.
Texas A&M Pushes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies
DEI officials said Texas A&M needs to “dismantle systemic racism” within the university.
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Following the Money in North Texas Primary Races
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Voter Fraud Voids South Texas School Board Election
A court found “clear and convincing evidence” of more illegal votes cast in a contested Brownsville ISD race than the margin of victory.
City of Austin ‘Staff Errors’ Caused Third Citywide Boil Water Notice in 4 Years
“Being able to provide safe drinking water … should not be one of the challenges we have to solve.”
Denton Allows Noncitizens to Serve on City Boards
Council rejected an amendment limiting the government positions to lawful residents.
Fort Worth Club Shut Down by State Opens as Winter Storm Shelter
“We have plenty of room but are running out of supplies and need more volunteers,” says Chris Polone, owner of The Rail Club Live.
Democrats Denied Primary Delay During Redistricting Challenge
Plaintiffs lose bid for temporary restraining order over Senate District 10 map.
Amid Investigations, Round Rock School Trustee Says He Will Resign
“You can enjoy a packed party with your maskless friends privately.”
SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS: Frisco City Council
Rummel, Shipman headed to March runoff.
Amarillo Residents to Protest Abbott’s Appearance at Party Event
Citizens are planning to protest Gov. Greg Abbott’s upcoming appearance at an Amarillo fundraising dinner, hoping to persuade the governor to call a fourth special session of the Texas Legislature to ban vaccine mandates.
Amarillo City Council Kickstarts Debt Issuance for Local Parks
Amarillo City Council members have voted to issue $7 million in debt for park lighting projects, with Councilman Cole Stanley casting the sole vote against the item.
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Establishment Embarrasses Themselves with Wilson Endorsement
To say Wilson’s past is checkered doesn’t go far enough.
Denton ISD Proposes $750 Million Bond Package
District property taxpayers are already on the hook for $1.4 billion in bond debt.
Austin Socialists Celebrate New City Ordinance That Will Actually Harm Everyone
The city sought a solution to providing for sick employees. They instead enacted a problem for all their citizens.
Second County GOP Votes “No Confidence” in Lang Opponent
Eastland is one of eight counties in House District 60, which covers a large swath of West-Central Texas, and the second to formally condemn Largent’s campaign.
Midland County Judge: Beauchamp or Johnson
A look at two of the three candidates looking to take the helm of Midland County.
Democrats to the Rescue in Geren CPS Lawsuit
Maxwell joins lawsuit with motion to prevent discovery until after the March 6th primary election.
Federal Data Confirms Denton Transit’s Massive Losses
Despite DCTA’s staggering losses and declining ridership, millions in taxpayer subsidies continue to flow into the unaccountable agency every year.
Jim Baxa: Finding Freedom
Moving to Texas brought Jim Baxa not only more freedom, but encouragement to join others in the fight for conservative causes locally and statewide.
Fort Worth ISD Official Warns Hispanic Students About “White America”
Fort Worth ISD school board member lectures North Side High School students about Critical Race Theory.
Dallas County Investigates More Mail Ballot Voter Fraud
Dallas County officials are scrutinizing potentially fraudulent mail-in ballots for March’s primary elections.