While FWISD has been allegedly working to remove several sexually explicit books from their school libraries, they are refusing to remove this one.
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Records Reveal Congressional Candidate Lobbied Against Trump Administration
Official Senate records revealed that lobbyist-turned-congressional candidate Josh Winegarner lobbied to continue NAFTA and opposed the Trump administration on country-of-origin labeling.
Higher Property Tax Bills for Collin Taxpayers: School Districts
School property tax bills still grew for most homeowners, despite state lawmakers passing tax “relief” in 2019.
Why Are Central Texas School Districts Raising Admin Salaries Right Now?
School boards are raising employees’ six-figure salaries—and forcing struggling or even jobless citizens to pay for it.
Decision on Democrat Candidate Son’s Boondoggle Delayed
Concerning revelations and needs of the local community dominated city council’s discussion of a state senator’s son’s proposal to build soccer fields under a highway.
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Williamson County Raises Taxes
Estimates show that the average Williamson County homeowner will be on the hook for roughly $45 more in the coming year.
Coppell Hiking Taxes More Than 6 Percent
Proposed property tax rate would result in property tax bills that are 30 percent than they were just six years ago.
Brownsville Officials Propose Property Tax Increase
Due to rising property values, Brownsville residents will see a higher tax bill despite the city’s claim they are keeping the same tax rate.
Bedford Officials Propose 9 Percent Tax Hike
The City of Bedford has proposed a property tax rate that would see the city’s average property tax bill increase over 70 percent from just six years ago.
New Info Revealed in Tarrant Water District Cover-Up
Taxpayers now know the companies involved in Tarrant Regional Water District’s marketing campaign, but their contracts are still hidden.
Leander Looks to Cut Taxes, Spending
While small, the move is a substantial step in the right direction for Leander taxpayers who had been subjected to increase after increase for over a decade.
Canyon Commissioners Considering Tax Increase
Commissioners admit the rate will increase taxes over 2 percent from last year.
Panhandle Groundwater Board Advances Nearly 8 Percent Tax Increase
The Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District board has voted to advance a tax increase.
Dallas County Proposes 8 Percent Tax Hike
Proposed property tax rate would raise the county’s average property tax bill for homeowners over 61 percent from 2013.
Tarrant County Proposes 9 Percent Tax Hike
Tarrant County Commissioner’s proposed property tax rate would raise their average property tax bill 35 percent from just five years ago.
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$20 million on iPads from district suing state
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In defense of outsourcing entertainment
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