Mark Eichorn admitted to paying two boys to produce child sexual abuse material.
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Harris County Judge Candidate Calls for Re-do of Botched Election
Republican county judge candidate Alexandra Del Moral Mealer is contesting the November 8 election.
Collin County Activists, Officials Press Lawmakers for Republican-only Committee Chairs
“The future of Texas is threatened by Democrat-run committees.”
Former Dallas County Commissioner J.J. Koch Appointed to District Criminal Court
After losing re-election, Koch was appointed by Gov. Abbott to fill a judicial vacancy.
Dallas Turning Another Hotel Into Homeless Shelter
Would be the fifth such property converted with tax dollars in Dallas.
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Fort Worth Citizens Rally Against Critical Race Theory
“Texans are now acutely aware of the sinister implications of the push of critical race theory in our schools, in our corporations, and in our military forces.”
Edinburg Mayor, City Council Support Outlawing Abortions
The move to make Edinburg the latest sanctuary city for the unborn comes amid growing buzz over the RGV’s changing politics.
Rep. Ronny Jackson Calls on Biden to Take Cognitive Test
Jackson and three other Texas Republicans signed a letter requesting President Joe Biden take a cognitive test due to “mental decline and forgetfulness.”
Dickson: Sterling City Becomes 32nd in the Nation to Outlaw Abortion
The city’s mayor said the vote to pass the ordinance was “an awesome opportunity to be a part of a grassroots movement.”
Rivals Challenge Abbott on Employer Vaccination Mandate
Allen West, Don Huffines, and Chad Prather address Houston Methodist Hospital employees’ fight.
Fort Worth Parents Plan Rally Against Critical Race Theory
A group of parents and citizens are not going to sit back and accept CRT in FWISD.
Austinites Continue Fight Against Democrat-Run City Hall Over Homeless Hotels
“We hope that we never have to go through anything like this again, but that if we have to, the City of Austin can engage with us in a transparent and productive way next time.”
Dallas Mayor Unveils Crime and Police Accountability Plan
Eric Johnson continues to reject defunding the police.
Amarillo City Council Defies Voters, Approves More Debt
Newly elected Councilman Cole Stanley cast the lone vote against a $35 million debt.
Amid a Self-Created Crisis, Austin City Council Goes on 6-Week Vacation
“I don’t see how the city council can look themselves in the mirror and say, ‘We’re doing right for our citizens.’”
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Disgraced Chief Falls Upward
The tendency of municipal bureaucrats to recycle disgraceful police chiefs from one city to another demonstrates why the powerful position should be elected.
Local Officials, Sanctuary Cities, and Why Texas Needs to Act
Local officials touting their resistance to conservative reforms underscores the necessity for the state to act this upcoming session.
Aubrey Mayberry: Fighting for Freedom
We regularly profile the men and women of Texas who stand out as effectively engaged citizens. Each of these Texans has a unique story to tell; coming from unique backgrounds and life experiences, they nonetheless share a passion for liberty in the Lone Star State.
Texas Monthly’s Bias Revealed in Editor’s Profane Attacks
The biggest mistake conservative legislators can make is to place their trust in Austin’s media cult.
Colleyville Voters Approve Sweeping Ethics Reform and Term Limits
Voters approved government ethics standards much higher than what’s required of Texas lawmakers and public employees. Legislators should take notice.
HISD Voters Reject Robin Hood
Houston ISD voters resoundingly rejected the proposition to send millions of their tax dollars to the state to disperse to poorer districts.
Anderson Loses Harris County DA Office
Harris County voters elected Kim Ogg today to lead the District Attorney’s Office.
Arlington Voters Approve New Taxes, New Rangers Stadium
Roughly 60 percent of voters supported the measure, which creates or extends five taxes to fund a new stadium, including a tax on admissions and parking.
Attorney General Orders Public Recount of Hill County Primary
To date, no one has been able to fully explain how Hill County’s primary election results showed nearly 1,800 more total votes than voters who cast a ballot.
Campaign Finance Reports Could Underlie the Real Reason for Uber Regulations
Taxi Lobbyists have given thousands of dollars to members of Houston City Council pushing for Uber regulations.