“Ultramasculine” and “misogynistic” were terms used to describe the military culture.
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Targeted Citizen Responds to Bureaucrat’s Allegations
Chandler Crouch addresses Tarrant Appraisal District employee’s complaints that triggered a state agency’s investigation.
Bexar County Sheriff Says He’ll Refuse to Enforce Abortion Law
“As a Sheriff, it is absolutely none of my business. I will not persecute Texas women or anyone else pursuing those same rights.”
Austin City Council Members Propose Local Resolution to ‘Decriminalize’ Killing a Child
“In other words, add ‘abortion providers’ to the list of crimes you will not be arrested for in #Austin.”
School District Sued for Squelching Speech Proposes ‘Innovation’ to Silence Parents
McKinney ISD superintendent recommends amending District of Innovation plan so staff can eject “unruly” parents “without warning.”
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Dickson: Carbon Becomes 20th City in the Nation to Outlaw Abortion
Carefully drafted ordinances, backed with proper legal representation, are needed now more than ever.
How Will Local Officials Respond to Abbott?
Last year’s actions overshadow Texans’ concerns about their liberties.
Texas Supreme Court Lets Austin Officials Get Away With ‘Politically Manipulating’ May Ballot
According to dissenting justices, the Democrat-run Austin City Council will still be allowed to violate the city charter on the crucial May election ballot.
Students Say Indicted Principal Fostered Culture of Bullying
Indicted elementary principal Kim Snider has a history of bullying, intimidating, and retaliating against students.
Citizens on Abbott’s Order: Too Little, Too Late
Businesses and families of long-term care residents feel left in limbo.
Austin City Staff Didn’t Know How to Operate Power Switch, Worsened Water Crisis
“If it is true that the city failed to correctly operate the switching mechanism to engage the alternative power source, then that is gross incompetence.”
State Lawmaker Files Bill to Rename Austin Overpass ‘Steve Adler Public Restroom’
“A city that lives without historical awareness is destined to repeat its mistakes, and by renaming this highway, the people of Austin will always remember the legacy of failed liberal policies.”
Amarillo City Council Approves Energy Surcharge
Residential customers can expect an increase of more than 13 percent.
Collin County Judge Chris Hill Rescinds Local COVID Disaster Declaration
“Constitutionally protected rights do not cease to exist in the midst of a crisis.”
Small Panhandle School District Pushing $94M Bond
Bushland ISD taxpayers could face a yearly property tax increase of more than $600.
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Houston-area Progressives Trying to Intimidate at the Polls
Houston Democrats are using intimidation tactics to ward off opponents.
Problem-Plagued Bus Bureaucracy Under Fire From All Sides
A feud with Dallas ISD threatens to sink embattled bus agency Dallas County Schools as the Texas Legislature is pushing to shut it down.
Unethical Bond Campaign Spurs Taxpayers to Action
“We are pursuing an opinion from the Attorney General on this matter, and will consider appropriate legal actions to rectify any legal violations,” said Patrick McGuinness, with Round Rock Parents and Taxpayers.
More Special Interest Money Pours In to Protect Plano’s Mayor
Developers and other special interests who don’t live in Plano are writing big checks to help re-elect the current mayor.
Houston Pension Plan Clears Hurdle
Texas Senate passes an amended version of Houston’s pension reform plan.
Hidalgo County Contractor Under Investigation by FBI
Last week, a contractor chosen by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court had several of their offices raided by federal law enforcement.
Why Do Local Elections Matter?
Texas homeowners pay the fourth highest property taxes nationwide. Local officials who’ve issued massive debt – while refusing to lower tax rates – are the cause.
Gallagher’s Rigged Courtroom
A statewide mail piece exposes Texans to the flawed judicial record of George Gallagher, the judge presiding over the political prosecution of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Elderly Grand Prairie Residents Suspect Same Vote Harvesting Scheme Seen in West Dallas
Complaints of fraudulent mail ballot harvesting schemes are cropping up in multiple Dallas County neighborhoods.
State Appeals Dismissal of Texas Open Meetings Act Case
Trial over Doyal’s violation of open meetings law continues in expedited appeal with broad implications beyond the cut-throat world of Montgomery County politics.