The controversial election process is among dozens of proposed city charter amendments that may be placed on the November ballot.
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University Dedicated to Free Speech Enrolls Students for Fall 2024
The University of Austin says its mission is to guarantee “intellectual freedom” and protect against “discrimination and indoctrination.”
Conservatives Sweep Cy-Fair School Board
Three seats were won by pro-parent challengers, bringing the conservative majority to six out of seven seats.
Church Helps Provide Students With Chest Binders in Katy ISD
Chest binding has been proven to have long-lasting, negative effects on females’ bodies.
8 Dead After Human Smuggler Attempted to Evade Police
According to the Texas DPS, the fleeing driver hit another car head-on, killing two Americans as the car was engulfed in flames.
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Amarillo Democrat Elected Official Announces Party Switch
Democrat Constable Georgia Estrada announces her campaign for re-election in 2024 as a Republican.
Leander School District Walks Back Rejection of Pocket Constitutions for Students
The organization facilitating the dissemination of the pocket constitutions called out the district.
Tarrant County GOP Supports Phelan Censure
A proposed censure of State Rep. Craig Goldman failed to pass.
San Antonio City Council Approves Abortion Travel Fund
Councilmembers agreed to allocate $500,000 in taxpayer monies to help fund travel expenses for women seeking abortions.
Fort Worth ISD Says They’ve Discontinued ‘Inclusivity’ Training for Music Teachers
The training used during the 2022-2023 school year instructed music teachers on how to create an “inclusive” classroom environment for gender-confused students.
Fredericksburg Residents Plead for Property Tax Relief
Overtaxed homeowners spoke against the city’s proposed tax increase during a public hearing ahead of next week’s final vote.
Hood County Hires Tarrant Appraisal District’s Scandal-Plagued Former Chief
Jeff Law previously headed the Hood Central Appraisal District before moving to the Tarrant County job in 2008.
Bridgeport ISD Coach Resigns After Using School Credit Card at Strip Club
Soccer coach and special education teacher J.D. Bales spent $5455 at The Men’s Club in Houston.
Odessa Becomes First Texas City to Ban Mask, Vaccine Mandates
The resolution prohibits the city from enforcing mandates implemented by the federal or state government.
Dallas Church to Host Drag Show
One of their featured performers is the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, who were seen mocking Christianity during one of their performances.
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Candidate Seeks Do-over of Botched Harris County Election
Republican judicial candidate Erin Lunceford contests the results of the county’s November 8 election.
Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson Not Seeking Re-election
Amarillo mayor not seeking re-election following legal defeat of debt issuance and recent gun control advocacy.
San Antonio Drag Show Venue Cancels Performances Through December
After a young girl was filmed visibly backing away from a drag queen, the venue claims they feel “unsafe” continuing drag events for the remainder of the year.
Embattled McKinney ISD Superintendent Is Latest to Step Down
“It is important for MISD’s new superintendent to represent the majority of the citizens in the district and return to strong classical educational principles.”
Scandal-plagued Prosper ISD Won’t Say if Demoted Cheer Coach Is Still Employed by District
Many parents cheered the news that Cameron Jones “will no longer be the head cheer coach at Prosper High School.”
Former Liberty ISD Employees Arrested for Endangering Special Needs Child
Three women are being charged with multiple counts of child abuse after locking a 5-year-old special needs student in an isolated room for hours, forcing him to consume his own feces and urine.
‘All-ages’ Drag Show and Toy Drive in San Antonio
“This is child abuse.”
Republican Candidate Requests Recount in South Texas
“In any election with such a small margin of victory, even very small mistakes in the counting of the vote could have enough impact to change the final result.”
Highland Park ISD Residents Reject ‘Woke’ Superintendent Search Firm
“The unanimous approval of a contract with Hazard, Young, Attea may be the single worst decision in HPISD school board history.”
Allen ISD Trustee Resigns From School Board Over Rezoning Process
“I just wanted to do the right thing for the district.”