Cruz says that Olcott “represents the first of many strong candidates who are ready to unseat incumbents who failed to vote yes for school choice.”
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McKinney ISD Finally Removes Sexually Explicit Books
Parents began challenging inappropriate titles in the school district’s libraries in 2021.
Celina School District Administrator Charged with Soliciting a Prostitute
Celina ISD says Assistant Superintendent Russell McDaniel is no longer employed with the district.
Dallas Police Response Times Slow
Staff shortages within the department are resulting in longer response times.
Denton County GOP Chairman Runs for North Texas Senate Seat
Brent Hagenbuch was censured by the Denton County Republican executive committee earlier this year.
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Mesquite Elementary Teacher Charged with Indecency with a Minor
The school district says they have placed the second grade teacher on administrative leave.
Will Tioga ISD Fire Groomer Teacher?
The next school board meeting is on November 20.
Civic Group Says Downtown Dallas Crime is Due to Police Shortage
CEO of the Metroplex Civic & Business Association Louis Darrouzet says that downtown Dallas is seeing more crime due to a lack of police presence in the neighborhood.
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.
Wise County GOP Censures State Rep. Lynn Stucky
The county party said Stucky opposed the principles of the Republican Party of Texas.
Muslim Parents Join Calls for Plano ISD to Remove Sexually Explicit Books
District dad Mohammad Alkurdi told trustees “a robust partnership between Plano ISD administration and Plano parents is crucial.”
Allen and Denton Pass Hundreds of Millions in City Bonds
With interest, the approved bonds will cost local property taxpayers significantly more than the dollar amounts shown on the ballot.
Prosper ISD Passes 3 Bonds Totaling $2.7 Billion; Stadium Bond Fails
Almost 20 percent of the district’s registered voters participated in the bond election.
Tarrant County GOP Urges Gov. Abbott to Fix Primary Elections
The county GOP is asking for legislation to keep 2024 Republican Primary Election expenses down.
Parents Successfully Pressure Plano ISD to Remove Sexually Explicit Books
The district says it will continue reviewing collections to identify other titles that warrant removal under its “updated procedures.”
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McKinney Mayor George Fuller Fined for Ethics Violations
The Texas Ethics Commission imposed a $500 civil penalty to “deter future violations” of electioneering laws.
Prosper’s Proposed School Bonds Would Cost Taxpayers $5 Billion with Interest
Prosper ISD property taxpayers already owe $2.6 billion in school bond debt principal and interest.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Launches Republican Mayors Association
The former Democrat has founded the organization to help fellow Republican mayors share best practices for upholding conservative principles at the municipal level.
Dallas Commissioners Say They Would Likely Sue the State Over Illegal Entry Legislation
The Commissioners were outraged that the county would have to foot the bill for illegal alien court costs.
Dallas City Councilman to Host Gun Buyback Program
Councilman Jesse Moreno says he hopes events like this will improve the community’s “sense of security.”
Dallas ISD Trustee Maxie Johnson Named ‘Bad Apple’
Maxie Johnson has failed and abandoned 8,160 students in his district.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Criticizes Abbott’s Call for School Choice
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde published a letter urging parents, teachers, and others to email legislators.
Abusive Government Schools: Patterns of Damage
An examination of allegations at Lamar CISD, Highland Park ISD, and Conroe ISD.
School Superintendent Urges Parents to Oppose School Choice
The Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD administrator sent out an email to parents, urging them to engage with lawmakers to prevent educational freedom from passing.
McKinney ISD Mother Accuses the District of Retaliation
After a case of bullying ended with a student in the hospital, his mom says the school is attempting to send him to an alternative school to silence her grievances against McKinney ISD.