The new policy puts citizens in charge of determining what taxpayer-funded library materials are appropriate for children and young adults.
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Republican Primary Election for House District 128 Seat Heats Up
Incumbent State Rep. Briscoe Cain is being challenged by local activist Bianca Gracia.
Willis Independent School District Proposes New Bonds Totaling $218.1 Million
The district is asking voters to approve additional debt and a new tax increase only two years after voters approved a $143 million bond proposition.
McKinney Mayor Pushes Plan to Extend City Officials’ Term Limits
The proposed city charter amendment would allow Mayor Fuller to seek a third four-year term next year.
Dallas Police Department Saved Nearly 100 Trafficked Children in 2023
The Dallas Police Department revealed that they rescued 99 children from human traffickers and made 190 arrests.
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Shelley Luther Challenges State Rep. Reggie Smith to Rematch for House District 62
Luther also faced off with Smith in the 2022 Republican primary.
DeSoto School District Investigating Teacher Who Allegedly Assaulted Student
The school district says the teacher is currently on leave.
Houston Officials Delay Vote on Providing Citizens Relief from High Water Bills
City officials will now vote on the proposed relief next week.
Soros-Funded Bail Reform Group Linked to Austin, San Antonio Shooter
The Texas Organizing Project is known for bailing out criminals with violent histories.
Fort Worth Sees 21 Percent Increase in Human Trafficking Cases
The rise in human trafficking can be linked to the ongoing border crisis.
McKinney ISD Settles Lawsuit with District Dad Banned from Kids’ Campuses
Samuel Hall’s case is an example to parents that they don’t have to sacrifice their rights when school boards overstep their authority.
US Sen. Ted Cruz Endorses Conservative Activist Mike Olcott
Cruz says that Olcott “represents the first of many strong candidates who are ready to unseat incumbents who failed to vote yes for school choice.”
Gov. Abbott Endorses Brent Money in Special Election for House District 2
The runoff election between Brent Money and Jill Dutton is on January 30.
Lawmakers Call For Full Investigation into Antisemitic Incident at Dickinson High School
State Sen. Mayes Middleton and State Rep. Greg Bonnen are calling for a “thorough and transparent investigation.”
Sheila Jackson Lee Tells Voters Wrong Election Date in TV Ad
A new campaign ad tells voters to vote on December 7, instead of December 9.
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Fort Worth School District Reportedly Scrambles to Remove Explicit Books From Libraries
Graphic novels about sex and genitalia are reportedly being scrubbed from FWISD libraries after public pressure.
‘Stop Having Kids’ Billboards Appear Across Texas
The “antinatalist” organization says “it is wrong for humans as a whole to procreate.”
Houston City Falls Short On Promised Drainage Funding
The city has exploited a legal loophole to shortchange the drainage fund.
Dallas County GOP Condemns Paxton Impeachment
Dallas is the latest, and largest, local Republican Party denouncing the Texas House vote to impeach the attorney general.
Libs of TikTok Calls Out School’s Graphic Book
The book is labeled as “adult only,” but it is still on library shelves in Fort Worth middle schools.
Lawsuit Filed Against Border Buoy Barrier Initiative
A local kayak business claims the installation will cause them “irreparable harm.”
Installation of Gov. Abbott’s Buoy Border Barriers Begins
As Texas begins implementing a buoy barrier to deter illegal border crossers, Maverick County Democrats are protesting.
Harris County Sues Texas Over Election Legislation
The lawsuit claims the new law singles out the county and violates the Texas Constitution.
McKinney Dad Sues School District for Banning Him From His Kids’ Campuses
Samuel Hall’s attorney Janelle Davis says they hope to give courage to other parents to stand up to abuses of power by school districts.
East Texas Bishop Faces Investigation After Criticizing the Pope and Taking Political Stances
Strickland has taken political initiative by describing President Joe Biden as an “evil president.”