Some residents are concerned with the use of eminent domain in such projects, as well as the environmental impact.
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Spring Branch ISD Board Meeting Shut Down as Hundreds Protest Closing Charter Schools
Faced with a $35 million deficit, the board of trustees is looking to close three charter schools to save money.
Suspected Human Smuggler Identified as 17-Year-Old Honduran
Texas DPS confirmed Luiz Alfredo Mencias-Escobar from Honduras is responsible for causing a head-on collision that killed eight while attempting to evade police.
Nearly 10,000 Pro-Palestine Protestors March in Austin
Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi is questioning where Texas Democrats stand on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Pilot Point Employee Charged with Grooming Teenage Student
Javier Errisuriz served as an athletic trainer in the school district and his employment has since been terminated.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Switches to Republican Party
Before being elected as mayor in 2019, Johnson previously served a decade in the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat.
Travis County GOP Unanimously Passes Medical Liberty Resolution
Travis County joins Ellis, Dallas, Williamson, and El Paso counties in calling on Gov. Abbott to add the Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Freedom Act to a special session call.
Texas Church to Fund Out-of-state Travel for Child Gender Mutilation
The Fort Worth Galileo Church has created a nonprofit raising money to pay for out-of-state travel for gender-destructive surgeries and hormones for gender dysphoric children.
Harris County Commissioners Pass ‘Book Sanctuary’ Resolution
Opponents say the resolution seeks to protect vile and pornographic material.
Gillespie County GOP Replaces Chairman Who Quit After Hand-Count Vote
The local Republican party is moving forward with plans to use hand-counted paper ballots in the March 2024 primary.
Fort Worth ISD Reportedly Wants Fewer White Employees
The “secret and rogue” Racial Equity Committee and the Executive Director of Strategic Recruitment are allegedly leading the charge in hiring less white employees.
Protestors Oppose Dallas Church’s ‘Drag Sunday’ Service
The Cathedral of Hope invited multiple drag queens to celebrate and bless them.
Ex-Lobbying Czar Named Interim Amarillo City Manager
Andrew Freeman has been selected by the Amarillo City Council to serve as the city’s interim city manager.
Medina County GOP Censures House Impeachment Manager Andrew Murr
Murr chairs the House General Investigating Committee that brought impeachment charges against acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Former South Texas High School Secretary Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Charges
Samantha Lee Carranza allegedly sexually assaulted a student at Sharyland High School.
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Former Dallas County Commissioner J.J. Koch Appointed to District Criminal Court
After losing re-election, Koch was appointed by Gov. Abbott to fill a judicial vacancy.
Dallas Turning Another Hotel Into Homeless Shelter
Would be the fifth such property converted with tax dollars in Dallas.
Round Rock School District: Scandals and Failings
“We also hope to expose the corruption that has been so rampant with the superintendent and several board members.”
City of Dallas Sponsors LGBT Group Teaching ‘Queer Sex Ed’ to Children
“We intend to teach queer youth sex ed and give them the tools to go out into the world and educate others and advocate for themselves.”
South Texas Ranchers Are Concerned as Title 42 Hangs in the Balance
“This is already a dumpster fire of a mess, and it’s gonna get worse when Title 42 goes away.”
UNT Dallas Helps Transgender Students Change Their Gender on State Documents
The university’s College of Law ran several workshops helping individuals change their name and gender.
Karnes County Sheriff Ditches the Democrat Party
Sheriff Dwayne Villanueva has officially switched parties and is now a Republican.
Prosper ISD Parents Await Report on Sex Abuse Scandal and Cover-up While Superintendent Job Hunts
Prosper parents don’t want to see another school scandal swept under the rug.
Fort Worth School District Surveys Students About Gender Fluidity and Sexual Activity
“Gender fluidity surveys are inappropriate and [are] an action against parents’ rights.”
Employee of Starr County DA Charged for Human Smuggling
The crime victims coordinator used a county vehicle to smuggle people to Houston nearly 50 times since June.