Bond opponents in Big Spring ISD borrowed the slogan “If You Know, You No” from another grassroots campaign in Granbury ISD.
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Dallas City Council Set to Move $1.25 Billion Bond to May Ballot
Wednesday’s meeting is the city council’s last chance to put bond propositions on the May ballot before the February 16 deadline.
Man Sentenced for Fentanyl-Related Death that Killed Central Texas Teen
Juan Ignacio Soria Gamez was sentenced to 13 years in prison for supplying a fentanyl-laced pill to 19-year-old Tucker Roe, leading to his death.
Lakewood Church Shooter Identified as Transgender
The shooter’s rifle had a sticker with the word “Palestine.”
Another Klein Teacher Busted for Child Porn
Sebastian Baraldi is the third Klein ISD teacher in three months arrested for sex crimes involving children.
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Tarrant County Republican Party Passes Anti-DEI Resolution
The resolution calls for an end to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in all taxpayer-funded institutions.
Family of Sex-Trafficked Teen ‘Astounded’ Assault Suspect Let Go by Dallas DA Creuzot
The trafficked girl’s mom says she’s now fighting for all the other victims.
Former Houston Mayor Spent Thousands Promoting His Legacy During Last Days in Office
Now-former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner spent thousands in taxpayer dollars and corporate donations to pay for a book and documentary of his life and tenure as mayor.
Texas School Funding at Record Levels, Districts Claim It’s Not Enough
Although the state allocated more money towards education than ever before, school districts say it’s not enough to keep up with falling enrollment rates.
Candidates Race for Open House District 97 Seat
The Fort Worth-area seat has three candidates vying for the Republican nomination.
Local Leftist Activist Files Petition to Recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson
Davante Peters has until March 5 to obtain more than 103,000 signatures from registered voters to recall the now-Republican mayor.
After Delay, Harris County Set to Begin Guaranteed Basic Income Program`
Currently a pilot program using federal funding, local officials may look to taxpayers to continue the program in the future.
Tarrant County Invites Skeptics to Test Voting Equipment
Elections Administrator Clint Ludwig encouraged local voters to try to “cheat” the system during Thursday’s logic and accuracy testing.
Powerful Local Positions on the Woodlands February Ballot
The Residential Design Review Committee reviews property owner application submissions for updates or improvements that they want to do on their private property, and it has the power to accept or reject these proposed changes.
Human Smuggler Causes $150K in Damage Driving Through Private Property
The smuggler was attempting to evade law enforcement with several illegal aliens in tow and has yet to be caught.
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University of North Texas Dissolves DEI Department
While the DEI department will be eliminated later this year, UNT President Neal Smatresk said he plans to “reorganize” the staff from the DEI office.
Gov. Greg Abbott Responds to Austin Street Takeovers
DPS reported 100 vehicles present at the first incident.
North Texas School District to Provide Elementary Schools With Armed Security Officers
The Allen ISD Board of Trustees voted to provide all of its district campuses with armed security guards.
McKinney ISD Trustee Fights Against School District’s Sexualization of Students
Trustee Chad Green says “hypersexualized material provided by this board and administrators to minors is truly the issue.”
University of Texas Refuses to Remove Chief Historian Despite Texas Senator’s Criticism
State Sen. Mayes Middleton criticized the university for allowing a chief historian with the state’s historical association to “re-write” Texas history.
Harris County Detention Officer Assaulted By Inmate
Accusations of underfunding law enforcement positions continue as short-staffed shifts increase danger for both inmates and detention officers.
3 Houston Mayoral Candidates Violated Campaign Finance Laws
Three Democrat candidates accepted donations from contractors after the city had awarded contracts, which is prohibited by local law.
Texas Christian School Teachers Fired for Attending Drag Show
Two Christian private school teachers were fired after attending a drag show and sharing videos of the event on Facebook.
Biology Professor Accuses San Antonio College of Religious Discrimination
The professor claims St. Philip’s College violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act when it terminated him because of his religious beliefs.
Growing Calls for Texas Secretary of State to Address Harris County Elections
A Republican county judge candidate’s pleas for the state to release its audit and uphold state law follows her own challenge of Harris’ 2022 county judge election.