A state lawmaker and a Tarrant County official believe the measure primarily applies to border counties.
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Cartel Members Detonate Explosives on the Southern Border
The explosives were set off directly across from Fronton Island, which was recently retaken from the Mexican cartels by Texas DPS.
Retired Richardson ISD Coach Charged with Possessing Child Porn
Frisco police found “multiple images meeting the Texas statutory definition of child pornography.”
McKinney Mayor George Fuller Fined for Ethics Violations
The Texas Ethics Commission imposed a $500 civil penalty to “deter future violations” of electioneering laws.
Houston-area Teacher Arrested on Charges Involving Child Porn
The now-former teacher was arrested for receipt of child pornography and destroying and tampering with evidence.
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US Rep. Chip Roy Hosts Panel on the Dangers of Fentanyl
Roy was joined by several parents, law enforcement, Dripping Springs city council members and officials, and Dripping Springs ISD officials.
Austin City Council Member Requests Audit of City Spending on Homeless Services
The request comes one day after the city’s homeless strategy officer resigned.
Texas Lawmaker Faces Trial Over Allegedly ‘Stolen’ Donations to Dallas Police Charity
State Rep. Frederick Frazier is also facing two felony counts of impersonating a public servant during the 2022 Republican primary.
Austin ISD Spent Thousands Busing Students to LGBT Event
Texas Public Policy Foundation discovered the district spent more than $8,000 and is raising questions over whether part of it was taxpayer money.
Prosper Coaches Arrested for Not Reporting Student’s Sexual Assault Allegation
Softball coach Renna Bersosa allegedly said the accused attacker was “a good player” and she “didn’t want to lose her.”
Spring Branch ISD Votes to Stop Sending ‘Robin Hood’ Payments
One trustee told the state to “come and take it.”
State Rep. Andrew Murr Admonished by Constituents—Again
Murr was censured by the Bandera County GOP last week, while the Real County GOP approved a resolution of admonishment.
Fort Worth School Libraries Remove More Than 100 Books for Review
A new state law taking effect September 1 requires school districts to ensure library materials are age-appropriate.
Tarrant County Votes ‘No Confidence’ in Appraisal District Chief
County commissioners urge the Tarrant Appraisal District board to fire Chief Appraiser Jeff Law “immediately.”
Katy ISD Adopts New Pro-Parent Gender Policy
After 6 hours of public comment and heated debates, the board voted 4-3 in favor of the new policy.
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Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Endorses ‘Equity’ and Disparages Concerned Parents
“The truth is that black, brown, and poor kids in this country do not get the education they deserve because we’re in a system that wasn’t built for us.”
North Texas School Official Caught Using District Plane for Family Trip
Granbury ISD residents question if the assistant superintendent violated ethics policies by using taxpayer resources for personal gain.
Frisco ISD Doubles Down on ‘LGBTQIA+’ Restroom Policies
The Dallas suburb school district says despite new policy, it will continue letting “transgender” students use opposite-sex bathrooms.
Texas State Rep.-elect Files Legislation to ‘Buy Down’ Property Taxes
Ninety percent of the $27 billion in excess revenue would go toward “buying down” the school portion of Texans’ property tax bills.
Collin County DA Greg Willis Responds to ‘Lawsuit Full of Lies’
“The truth is on our side, and the rule of law will win the day.”
Texas Lawmakers Want to Secure the Power Grid
“Securing our power grid is of utmost importance.”
Keller ISD Trustees Protect Kids From Gender Ideology
“Our public schools are for education, not indoctrination.”
Sara Gonzales Calls on Plano City Council to Protect Children
“There is no such thing as a family-friendly drag show, and exposing young children to this type of sexual deviancy is child abuse.”
Plano ISD Refuses to Disclose Taxpayer Money Spent Boosting Billion-Dollar Bonds
The lack of transparency further undermines trust in the district’s officials.
City of Amarillo to Appeal Civic Center Lawsuit Decision
Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson announced the City of Amarillo will appeal the decision in the civic center debt issuance lawsuit.