School officials say their vision is to make El Paso a “Destination District.”
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Lubbock Defunds ‘Art Trail’ Event Over Drag Show Promoting LGBT Agenda
In June, the Art Trail featured a drag show performance, a “child-friendly LGBT workshop,” and other woke displays.
Prosper ISD Parents Say Probe of Superintendent’s Sex Abuse Cover-up ‘Far From Over’
The district announced that the Texas Education Agency closed an investigation into Superintendent Holly Ferguson.
Tarrant Appraisal District Directors Pass Reforms Requested by Taxpayers
But the changes won’t necessarily result in lower property tax bills.
Former Houston Mayor Turner May Run for Congress
The 18th Congressional District seat is open after the death of U.S. Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee.
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City of Fort Worth Funds Sexualized LGBT Event
The event, sponsored by the non-profit group Visit Fort Worth, is known to be given funding by the city.
Fort Worth Hires ‘Diversity’ Consultant
Documents uncovered by Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French show that the Fort Worth City Council expanded funding for its Diversity and Inclusion Department by $150,000 to fund a business equity study.
Republicans Elected to Harris County Appraisal District Board
Republican-endorsed candidates Kyle Scott and Ericka McCrutcheon beat their Democrat-supported opponents.
Texas Supreme Court Extends Pause on Harris County Guaranteed Income Program
Harris County’s controversial guaranteed basic income pilot program Uplift Harris planned to send a $500 monthly stipend to low-income families with no strings attached.
Dallas City Council Approves Resolution Condemning Border Security Legislation
The resolution asserts that enforcing a new border security law would strain police resources and negatively impact relationships with the community.
Edinburg Councilman to Appeal Election Contest That Flipped Results
A judge determined the number of illegally cast votes exceeded David White’s margin of victory and declared Gerry Lozano the winner.
Houston City Council Passes $7.3 Billion Budget
The $7.3 billion fiscal year 2025 budget was approved by a vote of 15-2.
Houston City Council Approves $650 Million Bond
The $650 million, non-voter-approved, judgment bond is for backpay to the city’s firefighters as a part of a larger settlement.
Austin City Council Member Leads Cleanup of Abandoned Homeless Encampment
Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly spent time in off-hours fixing what the city refuses to do on its own.
Lorena Parents Speak About Sex Abuse Scandal at School Board Meeting
The community seeks accountability from district officials and Principal April Jewell.
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Klein Teacher Accused of Touching 7-year-old Student to ‘Gratify Sexual Desire’
Matthew Stegeman worked at Epps Island Elementary School.
The ‘City With No Property Taxes’ Might Soon Have Them
The Stafford City Council is considering a measure to create a property tax, which would have to be approved by residents.
Police Defunder Requests Increased Patrols
The “anti-police king” asked for additional patrols in his neighborhood.
North Texas Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Greenville ISD confirmed that Corey Bankston is no longer employed with the district.
Collin County Sheriff Relents on Release of Leach Video [Updated]
Video will now be released from a previously undisclosed incident with law enforcement.
McKinney Parents Want Answers About ‘Runaway’ School Bus Driver
School district officials have outsourced student safety to third parties who are not accountable to the public except through costly lawsuits.
Tomball ISD Superintendent Named Finalist for Woke Organization’s Award
The School Superintendents Association is known to promote COVID-19 vaccines for young children and the leftist “diversity, equity, and inclusion” ideology.
Colony Ridge Board Awards $16 Million to Company with Close Ties
The paving company is closely connected to Colony Ridge board members, developers, and their families.
Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Demand Austin City Council Support a Ceasefire
Pro-Palestine protests are continuing to take place in Austin, Texas, demanding a ceasefire between Gaza and the state of Israel.
Janine Chapa Challenging State Rep. Terry Wilson in GOP Primary
Chapa says Texans “need less government in our lives and that’s why I’m running—to give the citizens of House District 20 a better choice.”