The number of officers retiring currently stands at 21, collectively representing 724 years of law enforcement experience.
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Fort Worth Superintendent Leaving 2 Years Earlier Than Expected
Superintendent Kent Scribner will leave the district this August instead of in 2024, when his contract ends.
Keller Parents Confront School Board: ‘These Books Are Not Meant for Kids’
“A lot of parents out there don’t know what’s going on.”
Austin ISD’s ‘Pride Out’ Party: Drag Queens & Hazardous Sexual Behaviors for Kids
“If kids are getting drag queens I think it’s only fair that they also get strippers.”
Keller ISD Parents Want Transparency on Explicit Library Books
Community members are rallying at tonight’s Keller ISD school board meeting.
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Will a County Judge Force Citizens to Fund a Project They Rejected?
Citizens just voted to reject a multimillion-dollar courthouse project—but the county judge wants to force them to pay for it anyway.
County Clerk Settles With Local Republicans Over Poll Watcher Dispute
Republican poll watchers had alleged that county officials mishandled important oversight of the election.
Kaufman: Parental Pressure Forces School District COVID Policy Change
“Most parents do not understand what is going on, so the ones who do need to fight for those who do not.” – Blayne Rush
Elections Administrator Explains County’s Questionable Voter Turnout Report
A report of more than 800 percent turnout was due to registrations that were “inputted wrong.”
City Council Considering Spending on Projects Voters Rejected
Amarillo City Council is moving forward with a plan to buy property for a new city hall, handing the bill to local taxpayers.
Texas Trump Supporters Unite to ‘Stop the Steal’
Shelley Luther, Allen West, and Dana Loesch headline rallies as questions of election integrity abound.
County Judge Wants to Fine Non-Mask Wearing Citizens, Cancel Youth Sports
Citizens, doctors, and lawmakers disagree with threatening Texans’ freedoms.
Local Officials vs. Citizens: Who Controls the Lege Agenda?
Sources say Dallas City Council plans to hire taxpayer-funded lobbyists.
Mayor Says Many ‘No’ Voters Had ‘Incorrect Facts’ on $275M Bond
Mayor Ginger Nelson criticizes “negative campaign” against bond in interview.
Texas Congressman Alleges Election Integrity Issues in North Texas
Republican Lance Gooden alleges poll watchers were banned from watching vote counts.
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Crawford Gains Major Endorsement in Ernest Angelo
Joshua Crawford, candidate for TX HD 81, gained the endorsement of Ernest Angelo—the former mayor of Midland, Republican National Committeeman, and State Chairman for President Ronald Reagan’s campaign.
Wayne Smith’s Lobbyist Ties
Wayne Smith is a legislator on autopilot, who votes with, and carries legislation for, entrenched Austin special interests.
Turner’s Fiscal Reforms
Houstonians are finally getting to see what “shared sacrifice” under newly elected Mayor Turner will look. So far, it looks as though his attempts are in the best interest of the city.
Workman’s Desperation Breeds Dishonor
Rather than defend his record, Paul Workman’s campaign has engaged in a series of vicious attacks on Jay Wiley’s marriage and family.
Democrat Chairman: Crossover To Stop Conservatives
Democrats in one county are so desperate to stop conservatives, they’re willing to crossover and vote in the GOP primary.
HISD Hires Firm With Questionable Past
HISD hired an executive search firm to find candidates for Superintendent. The problem is, according to other districts, the firm has a sordid past.
Scott Fisher Touts Endorsement from Bernie Sanders Supporter
The liberal Republican challenger is bragging about support from an out-and-proud Bernie Sanders supporter.
Liberals, Lobbyists, Losers, and Lame Ducks For Ratliff
In his campaign against taxpayer champion Matt Rinaldi, Bennett Ratliff is touting a small group of...
Public Sector Union: “We cannot afford to lose a friend like Byron Cook”
If a union can’t afford to lose Republican State Rep. Byron Cook, can taxpayers really afford to keep him?
Katy ISD: A Case Study for Debt Reform
Katy ISD’s 12,000 sq. ft., $61 million football stadium is a primes case for bond reform. Taxpayers only had the option of an all or nothing package.