Officials acknowledged the significant backlog and pointed to two primary causes: aging infrastructure and adverse weather conditions.
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Amarillo Voters Reject School Bond Proposals
Amarillo ISD voters reject $286 million in proposed bonds, marking the first time Amarillo voters have defeated a school bond item.
Former Texas Association of School Boards President Loses School Board Election
Former TASB President Jim Rice lost the Fort Bend ISD school board race as parents fight back against indoctrination in schools.
Keller School Board Candidates Clash Over Explicit Book Controversy
Parents’ top complaint is that school board members aren’t listening to the community.
Explicit Books a Hot Topic in Prosper School Board Races
“This isn’t a censorship issue; it’s an age-appropriate material issue.”
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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.
Austin City Council to Spend Nearly $1M on Questionable COVID ‘Emergency Housing’?
The city’s oddly timed initiative sparks suspicions.
Citizens Rally to ‘Stop the Steal’ in Presidential Election
Citizens say the Texas Legislature must take action to make elections more secure.
Keep Dallas Safe: Give Citizens a Voice in Hiring New Police Chief
Dallas citizens deserve an honest and open selection process that allows for genuine and meaningful input on candidates for chief of police.
Kaufman: Parent Says ISD’s COVID-19 Response Failed Student
The student “never had access to the classroom instruction needed in order to complete the assignments,” said the parent.
Key Local Races Head to Runoffs
North Texas voters will go back to the polls in December to decide city and school contests in runoff elections.
Multiple Pro-Taxpayer Candidates Advance to Austin City Council Runoffs
While Austinites struggle under harmful decisions by the Democrat-run local government, pro-taxpayer candidates are continuing their fight to reclaim city hall.
ELECTION RESULTS: Amarillo Voters Reject $275M Bond, Extension of City Council Terms
“By defeating Prop A, you have sent the downtown crowd a loud and clear message,” Len Walker said.
ELECTION RESULTS: Amarillo Area
Amarillo voters elect multiple Republicans—and one Democrat—in contested races on election night.
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Midland County and School Board Talk Taxes
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Post Oak Bus Lanes
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Taylor Criticizes House ‘Distortion’ Of Ethics Package
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Houston Police Department Incentives
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Sunset on the Tall City’s TIRZ
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Mayor Parker’s Final Budget
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Grassroots America We the People Challenging Suspicious Speeding Camera Contract
On May 6th, JoAnn Fleming of Grassroots America We the People (GAWTP) filed a formal complaint with the...
San Antonio Covering Up Preferential Treatment for Planned Parenthood
Residents have repeatedly called on the San Antonio City Council to do something about the controversial facility being built in the middle of their neighborhood.