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Lubbock Says ‘No’ to No-New-Revenue Rate; Needs Higher Taxes to Pay for Spending Increases
City Manager Jarrett Atkinson says the no-new-revenue property tax rate will not work.
North Texas Teacher Charged With Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old
The elementary teacher worked in Irving and Plano schools.
Court Rejects Lawsuit to Terminate Pro-parent School Board Trustee
“They should stop wasting resources on legal squabbling and focus on serving RRISD students and families.”
Fort Worth School District Trains ESL Teachers to Promote LGBT Behaviors
A local activist decries a contractor training teachers to groom and indoctrinate children.
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COVID Mandate Stories: Texas Became Like a Communist Country
“I don’t like being mandated to do anything. That’s why I left South Africa.”
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Ban Scheduled for Hearing in House
Citizen priority moves forward.
Dickson: Latexo Becomes 23rd City in the Nation to Outlaw Abortion
“Praise God for our dedicated city councilmen that are planning for the future.”
County Democrats Close Ranks to Support Austin’s Harmful Homeless Decisions
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” –Albert Einstein
Democrat Dallas Councilmember Confronted Over Cutting Police Overtime
Paula Blackmon becomes defensive during re-election bid.
Farmer’s Branch Mandates Vaccines in City Facility
Citizens required to show proof of COVID vaccination before using taxpayer-funded facility.
Austin Spends Another $100K Toward Killing More Babies
One city council member said more abortions will make Austin a “safer and better place to live.”
North Texans Celebrate State’s Reopening
Citizens rejoice together after almost a year of government mandates and restrictions.
CDC: Mask Mandates Made No Statistical Difference
“Daily case and death growth rates before implementation of mask mandates were not statistically different from the reference period.”
North Texas School District Seeks to Hike Taxpayer Debt $750M
Richardson ISD doesn’t say how homeowners’ property tax bills will be affected by the new debt.
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Court of Appeals Stays Paxton Prosecution Pending Hearing on Judge
Gallagher has ignored repeated notices from Paxton’s defense team that they do not consent to him remaining on the case.
Dallas County’s ‘Junk’ Bus Bureaucracy Is Downgraded Again
Moody’s says Dallas County Schools will “likely default” on some of its $130 million debt, and its financial outlook “remains negative.”
Where Do Texas Homeowners Pay the Highest Property Taxes?
Texas homeowners pay the 4th highest tax bills nationwide…but what about inside the Lone Star State?
Colton Driver: Breaking Boundaries
At the young age of 23, Colton Driver demonstrates that there are no boundaries when it comes to becoming political active and effecting change.
Flynn Threatens Firefighters in Twitter Tirade
A State Rep. used social media to threaten the livelihood of public employees with whom he disagreed.
Rent-A-Voters Approve Taxes and $175 Million in Bonds
Two temporary voters pass massive bonds, levy taxes, and elect a board of directors for an undeveloped new MUD in Cut and Shoot.
Dallas Election Results In, Criminal Voter Fraud Investigation Continues
“Our problem with these ballots is that someone forged names. They forged it on the ballot. They forged it on the application.”
Frisco’s Mayor Lashes Out At County Officials Who Stand with Taxpayers
Frisco’s Mayor sided with government lobbyists to oppose property tax reform, and attacked conservative county officials in the process.
Wake up, McAllen: Low Voter Turnout Signals Disconnect
This past week’s election brought realizations about McAllen’s voter turnout and future.
Hays Residents on the Hook for More Debt
Low-voter turnout combined with strategic voting locations in school district buildings led to a heavily pro-bond election result.