José Garza has made headlines for vowing not to prosecute illegal abortions and for not prosecuting certain drug-related cases.
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Round Rock ISD Awards $20,000 Bonus to Superintendent Under a Restraining Order
The saga continues in Round Rock Independent School District as the school board continues to reward its disgraced superintendent.
Fort Worth Police Plan to Aggressively Pursue Arrests in Fentanyl-related Deaths
Sgt. Benjamin Scott Banes said Fort Worth saw an average of three fatal fentanyl poisonings weekly in 2023 alone.
Permian Basin LGBT Group to Host ‘All Ages’ Party Featuring Drag Queens
Saturday’s Barbie-themed “Pink Party” is being held at I Love My Selfie in Midland.
Harris County’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program May Be in Jeopardy
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt has asked the attorney general to look into the legality of such a program.
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Gov. Abbott Endorses Brent Money in Special Election for House District 2
The runoff election between Brent Money and Jill Dutton is on January 30.
Lawmakers Call For Full Investigation into Antisemitic Incident at Dickinson High School
State Sen. Mayes Middleton and State Rep. Greg Bonnen are calling for a “thorough and transparent investigation.”
Sheila Jackson Lee Tells Voters Wrong Election Date in TV Ad
A new campaign ad tells voters to vote on December 7, instead of December 9.
Another Democrat County Judge Criticizes New Border Security Legislation
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins described a new law criminalizing illegal entry into Texas as “financially dumb.”
Allen West Announces Run for Dallas County GOP Chair
West says he will help bring conservatives into local positions.
CBP Temporarily Suspends Vehicle Processing in Eagle Pass
The CBP is redirecting personnel to assist border patrol agents with processing illegal border crossers.
Tyler ISD Substitute Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student
The district says Davian Isaiah Hunter has not been a part-time employee since the investigation began.
Harris County Drops Challenge to Law That Abolished Elections Administrator
The law’s author says elected officials are already doing a better job administering elections than the county’s appointees.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Faces Another Investigation by Texas Rangers
Hidalgo is accused of using her elected office to participate in political advertising and misusing government property, services, and personnel.
Polling Shows State Sen. John Whitmire Still Leads in Houston Mayoral Race
State Sen. John Whitmire is leading U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee 42 percent to 35 percent according to the latest poll.
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East Texas ‘Drag March’ Protests Legislation Protecting Kids From Sexual Performances
The march is in response to legislation passed to ban sexually explicit performances targeting children.
19-Year-Old Teacher’s Aide Arrested for Distributing Homemade Child Porn Via Snapchat
Henrietta ISD elementary school aide Blaine Frost is charged with multiple felony sex crimes against a young child.
Arlington Pride to Host Blatantly Sexual Festival Targeting Children
The event will feature a sexual drag show with several performers from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Jacksboro ISD Teacher Terminated for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Local police waited seven weeks to notify the public.
Texas Rangers Refuse to Celebrate ‘Pride Month’
The Texas Rangers is the only Major League Baseball team refusing to give into pressure and publicly schedule a “Pride night.”
University of North Texas Offers Students Chest Binders and Fake Genitalia
The university’s “OUTfits Clothing Closet” is donation-based and free for students who wish to pretend to be the opposite gender.
Bell County Rejects ‘Pride Month’
Despite officials rejecting a pro-LGBT proclamation, one county commissioner put a Pride flag in his courthouse window.
Harris County Creates New LGBT Commission
“While residents of Harris County are struggling to pay their outrageous tax bills, the commissioners court is focusing on woke agendas to no benefit of their constituents,” said Brady Gray.
El Paso City Council Members Use Taxpayer-funded Fuel Cards for Personal Travel
After getting caught with more than $5,000 in fuel spending, former City Rep. Claudia Rodriguez says the city must prove she did something wrong.
Only All-Ages Genderless Changing Rooms Offered During Denton’s ‘Big Gay Swim Day’
The City of Denton will be providing lifeguards for the event, though they claim this cost was included in the event fee.