Mansfield ISD taxpayers currently owe $1.1 billion in bond debt.
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Fort Worth ISD To Make Staff, Budget Cuts
Superintendent Angélica Ramsey said only non-instructional staff will be affected by the cuts.
North Texas Conservatives Organize to Defeat Dade Phelan
Activists are heading to East Texas to help Speaker Phelan’s GOP primary challenger David Covey.
Dallas Will Vote on $1.25 Billion of City Bond Debt in May Special Election
Dallas City Council members voted 14-1 to put the property tax-backed bond debt on the ballot in a lower-turnout May election.
Libs of TikTok Exposes Drag Teacher in Lewisville ISD
A photo shows the male science teacher sporting a sparkly red dress and high heeled shoes at the school’s prom.
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McKinney Mayor Pushes Plan to Extend City Officials’ Term Limits
The proposed city charter amendment would allow Mayor Fuller to seek a third four-year term next year.
Dallas Police Department Saved Nearly 100 Trafficked Children in 2023
The Dallas Police Department revealed that they rescued 99 children from human traffickers and made 190 arrests.
Appeals Court Denies Petition to Declare Hagenbuch Ineligible for State Senate Race
A separate challenge to Hagenbuch’s residency in Texas Senate District 30 will be back in court this week.
Dallas Police Association Endorses Embattled State Rep. Frederick Frazier
Frazier has been under public scrutiny after pleading guilty to criminal mischief and no contest to two counts of attempted impersonation of a public servant.
Tarrant County Republican Party Passes Anti-DEI Resolution
The resolution calls for an end to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies in all taxpayer-funded institutions.
Family of Sex-Trafficked Teen ‘Astounded’ Assault Suspect Let Go by Dallas DA Creuzot
The trafficked girl’s mom says she’s now fighting for all the other victims.
Texas School Funding at Record Levels, Districts Claim It’s Not Enough
Although the state allocated more money towards education than ever before, school districts say it’s not enough to keep up with falling enrollment rates.
Candidates Race for Open House District 97 Seat
The Fort Worth-area seat has three candidates vying for the Republican nomination.
Local Leftist Activist Files Petition to Recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson
Davante Peters has until March 5 to obtain more than 103,000 signatures from registered voters to recall the now-Republican mayor.
Tarrant County Invites Skeptics to Test Voting Equipment
Elections Administrator Clint Ludwig encouraged local voters to try to “cheat” the system during Thursday’s logic and accuracy testing.
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Embattled Tarrant Appraisal District Chief Resigns
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare says the new chief appraiser must be pro-taxpayer.
Collin County Citizens Propose Changes to Local Election Procedures
A return to voting methods used in LBJ’s day has become increasingly popular.
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.
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.”
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.”
Richardson ISD Wins Grant to Promote ‘LGBTQ+ Identity’ in Schools
The district is using the grant money to revive its on-campus Gay-Straight Alliance club, now known as the Gender & Sexuality Alliance.
Tarrant Appraisal District Fires IT Exec Over Latest Scandal
County and city officials are calling for Chief Appraiser Jeff Law to be next.
Demand Grows to Oust Tarrant Appraisal District’s Scandal-plagued Top Exec
Ousting Chief Appraiser Jeff Law may require new leadership on the TAD board.
Fort Worth Resident Ejected From School Board Meeting for Quoting Explicit Book
A local man quoted an inappropriate book school officials had previously put in the district library.