The American Civil Liberties Union is filing federal civil rights complaints against schools that ensure students compete in events and use the bathrooms according to their biological sex.
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Commentary: Tarrant County’s New Mask Policy
Break out your Lone Ranger and Batman masks.
Jackson, Winegarner Trade Shots in Contentious 13th Congressional District Debate
Winegarner’s record as a lobbyist and Jackson’s endorsement from President Trump were among the biggest issues discussed on Wednesday night.
Tesla Says Texas’ High Property Taxes are ‘Barrier’ to Moving Here
Democrat local officials across the state have continually suffocated citizens with heavy taxes, all while giving special deals to large businesses like Tesla.
Don’t Panic: DFW Hospitals Can Handle Coronavirus Caseload
“The virus has created increased hospitalizations over the past two weeks, but we have capacity in North Texas in our hospitals.”
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Thornberry Announces Retirement from US House
Yet another GOP lawmaker announces his departure from Congress, setting off a primary campaign in the 13th District.
Judge Rudy Delgado Receives Sentence in Corruption Case
The disgraced judge will serve five years in federal prison for bribery and corruption.
Congresswoman’s Son Unqualified to Manage Panther Island Project
J.D. Granger’s resume shows no education or work experience related to either public works or real estate development.
Commentary: Facts About the Keller School Bond
A proposed $315 million bond would add to the district’s $1 billion debt load, raising the debt per student close to $30,000 and hiking tax bills—even though student enrollment growth is slowing.
Midland Candidate Reveals Legal Threats Made Against Her
Midland City Council candidate Kimberly Crisp revealed emails from Midland Development Corporation Chairman Brent Hilliard threatening a broad range of legal actions after asking to see MDC’s financial records.
Candidate Calls for Sunshine in Upcoming Edinburg Election
After indictments of the mayor and city secretary, among others, Place 3 council candidate Carlos Jasso requests Secretary of State oversee the elections.
Nowak to Succeed Wheless as Collin County District Judge
Gov. Abbott appointed criminal defense attorney Tom Nowak to fill the unexpired term of retiring Judge Ray Wheless on the 366th District Court.
Local Foundation Opposes Dubious Dallas Project
President of Deep Ellum Foundation states area needs parking under I-345, rather than the soccer fields proposed by the son of a U.S. Senate candidate/current state senator.
Travis County Commissioners Give Themselves Salary Raise
Higher taxes for you, higher salaries for them.
Gilmer Bans Abortions
Six Texas cities have now voted to ban abortions.
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Taking Aim at Conflict of Interest
Straight out of the gate, State Representative Giovanni Capriglione (R-Southlake) is taking aim at one of...
Twenty-Two Town Halls
State Rep. Drew Springer will hold 22 townhalls between December 19 and 20.
“Feeling Heat” is Just Part of the Job Description
Representatives cannot expect that they will be “safe” from constituent ire over one issue or another.
Spending Money to Make Money in Northside ISD
If complicated equations are your thing, it's likely you'd enjoy the WADA - "weighted average daily...
Broke? Texas school chiefs doing well.
The average salary for a superintendent in Texas for the 2012-13 school year is $127,358, a 3.5 percent jump from 2011-12.
Be Careful What You Ask For
They’re baaack! The same crowd that gave us Scratch Offs is two-stepping again. Advocates for expanding...
“Superintendent” PAC’s Super Election
Read the headline one more time, with sarcasm dripping from each syllable, and you'll get a sense for how I...
Margins Tax Repeal Emerges on First Day of Bill Filing
The Texas Legislature is set to convene on January 8, and today, incumbent legislators are able to begin...
A Little Debt Context
Yesterday, Comptroller Susan Combs released another earth-shattering report, this one focused on education...
School Staffing Far Outpacing Classroom Growth
While numerous Texas school districts divert resources to suing the state over the current finance system,...