School board members hired Jorge Arredondo this summer but suspended him in September.
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Tarrant County Commissioners Request State Funds for Mental Health Facility
County officials have suggested using the funds to build a state mental health facility, expand an existing facility, or partner with a private facility.
Elon Musk’s X Says Lawsuits Must Be Filed in Tarrant County Courts
The new Terms of Service state that any dispute between X and its users must be brought before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas or any state court located in Tarrant County.
Parents Win Wrongful Removal Case Against CPS, Bring Daughter Home
CPS accused the parents of abuse and removed their daughter for nine months.
Another Dallas Developer Faces Federal Prison for Bribing Corrupt Council Members
Sherman Roberts is the latest conspirator to plead guilty in the low-income housing development scandal.
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Republicans in Tarrant and Dallas Counties Reject Cornyn as Senate Majority Leader
The party’s resolution calls for an “America First” candidate to be considered for the position.
Dallas City Council Members Use Taxpayer Money on Japan Visit
The trip is reportedly to learn about high-speed rail systems with the hope of bringing them to Dallas.
Parents Fight CPS, Claim Wrongful Removal of Their Daughter
The parents say their baby’s injuries were caused by a traumatic birth, not abuse.
Tarrant County Elects Two New Commissioners
Democrat Roderick Miles Jr. and Republican Matt Krause will be sworn into office in January.
McKinney Voters Reject Third Term for Mayor Fuller
Prop A would have extended the city’s term limits and allowed George Fuller to run for mayor again next year.
Voters Reject Rockwall ISD’s Big Bonds and Tax Increase
Local taxpayer suggests replacing “tax and spend” school board members in the next election.
Dallas Voters Approve Two of the Citizen-led HERO Amendments
Two of the three HERO amendments proposed have passed.
Highland Park ISD Promotes Bond With ‘Misleading’ Language About Tax Impact
A school district taxpayer notes the “mathematical impossibility” of claiming tax-funded bonds do not increase property taxes, regardless of the tax rate.
Three Suspects Accused of Capital Murder Linked to Venezuelan Gang
The Farmers Branch Police Department is currently looking for a fourth suspect.
Dallas HERO Advocates for Pro-citizen Amendments on Ballot
The final push comes after the Texas Supreme Court shot down an attempt by the city to stifle the citizen-led proposed charter amendments.
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Fort Worth Mayor Announces Re-election Bid
During the State of the City address, Mayor Mattie Parker announced she is running for a third term.
Tarrant County District Attorney Announces First Murder Conviction For Fentanyl Death
DA Phil Sorrells announced drug supplier Kaeden Farish pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to 19 years in prison.
Frisco ISD Asks Voters to Approve Billion Dollar Bonds Plus Tax Increase
Taxpayers opposed to the district’s ballot propositions say increasing the tax burden on an already economically stressed community is “irresponsible.”
Dallas Appoints Interim Police Chief Michael Igo to Lead Department
Igo has served for more than 33 years in the Dallas Police Department.
Free Speech or Defamation? Political Activist Asks Judge to Dismiss Defeated Politician’s Lawsuit
Activist Paul Chabot claims State Rep. Frederick Frazier’s lawsuit aims to silence First Amendment-protected criticism of public officials.
Dallas County Addresses Issues With Electronic Poll Books Crashing
The elections department has implemented a new update to mitigate the issue.
North Texas Teacher Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Former Student
Carroll ISD middle school teacher Angela Barnes was charged with sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between an educator and student.
Rockwall ISD Residents Voting ‘No’ on Big School Bonds and Tax Increase
Local taxpayers are fighting November ballot propositions that would add $848 million in new bond debt and raise property taxes by 25 percent for average homeowners.
Logic and Accuracy Tests Cleared Dallas County Voting Machines
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton confirms significant progress made in Dallas County election integrity investigation.
Allen ISD Promotes Half a Billion in Bonds on November Ballot
With interest, the bonds would cost local property taxpayers more than $700 million.