The district is facing a budget deficit and plans to vote later this year on closing some schools.
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Lawsuit Challenges City of Amarillo’s Debt Issuance
A lawsuit brought forward by Amarillo businessman Alex Fairly against the City of Amarillo is challenging the way the city council used anticipation notes to finance a proposed rebuild of the Amarillo Civic Center.
Collin County Engages Public in Pre-election Test of Voting System
“The ultimate goal is to educate, be transparent, and build confidence in the process.”
UT Arlington to Create ‘Queer Safe Space’ for Students
“Safe Spaces only create echo chambers and further lead to social justice indoctrination.”
Lovejoy ISD Puts Property Tax Increase on November Ballot
At least 10 Texas school districts are asking local voters to approve higher property taxes.
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Local Officials Spar With Citizens Over Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
“Tax dollars are for police and potholes, not paid lobbyists.”
North Texas School Board Members Indicted for Violating Open Meetings Act
Fallout from Carroll ISD’s conflict with parents over the controversial Cultural Competence Action Plan continues.
Austin’s Homeless Lawlessness Continues With Burning of Historic Downtown Tower
The arson is the latest consequence of city hall’s harmful decisions.
Exclusive Interview: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on Police Overtime Cut
Call to action given for citizens to hold council members accountable.
Pregnant Mother Removed from Dallas Mass for Not Wearing Mask
“They said, ‘This is a business, and the business does not want you here.’”
Amarillo City Council Hands Tax Incentives to Dairy Company
One company would receive a 100 percent tax abatement and a $5 million incentive package under a deal approved by the city council this week.
Meet the Candidates Running for Amarillo City Council This Year
From incumbents to challengers, here is a chance for voters to better know the candidates who want to earn their votes on Election Day.
Meet the Candidates Running for Amarillo Mayor This Year
From incumbents to challengers, here is a chance for voters to better know the candidates vying for their votes on Election Day.
Local Elections Becoming Openly Partisan
Collin County activists say party affiliations and endorsements provide valuable information for local voters.
Texans Penalized for Disobeying Government COVID Mandates
One citizen said officials’ shutdown citations against him cost $30,000 and even resulted in an arrest warrant.
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HISD Internal Auditor Files Whistleblower Lawsuit
HISD Internal Auditor Richard Patton filed a Whistleblower lawsuit against the district claiming that they retaliated against him for alerting authorities about fraud he found within the district.
Sign the Petition: Let Austin Voters Choose
The City of Austin is set next week to finalize an unprecedented, all-or-nothing “transportation” bond for...
HISD Paying Legal Fees For Former Trustee
HISD is still paying legal fees of disgraced former trustee Larry Marshall. The district may also be forced to pay if Marshall loses his trial set to begin in October.
Dallas GOP Deception
After the chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party recently resigned, one North Texas Republican is...
Forbes: Austin’s Commuter Line Is A Monument To Government Waste
Forbes lambasted the very concept of passenger rail as a taxpayer-funded item in major cities – and pointed to Austin’s as one of the worst offenders.
Mayor Requests New Location For Affordable Housing
The drawn out battle over the location of Houston Housing Authority’s new affordable housing project came to end with Mayor Turner saying they need to find a new location.
Wasteful Victory?
As hard-charging campaign literature goes, this 2016 flyer looks a whole lot like a meek 2018 peep.
In University Free Speech Controversy, Where are the Adults?
A UH student is being punished for criticizing the Black Lives Matter Movement, saying “All Lives Matter.”
Campus Carry: Effective Today
The bill to allow handgun licensees to carry concealed in public university buildings went into effect today.
Houston Heights Residents Want To Ease “Dry” Rule
Residents of Houston Heights are petitioning to end the area’s longstanding “dry rule.” If successful, the proposal would be placed on the November ballot.