Community members are questioning why the resolution is necessary when the trustees have the power to act to improve literacy at any time.
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Fort Worth ISD Earns ‘C’ in Unofficial Accountability Rating
The district dropped from a B rating in 2022 to a C rating during the 2023-2024 school year.
McKinney Puts Misleading Term Limit Language on November Ballot
According to opponents, the city’s official ballot “deliberately omits wording that indicates term extensions.”
Tarrant Commissioners Reverse Course, Block Leftist Group Registering Voters in County Buildings
Democrat Commissioner Alisa Simmons was the only one to vote against the reversal.
Court Ruling Forces Dallas City Council to Remove Misleading Charter Amendments From Ballot
The decision stated that the council’s ballot language would “confuse and mislead voters” because it does not acknowledge that the propositions contradict citizen-led ones.
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Northwest ISD Trustees Call for Tax Increase
The school district currently owes more than $1.8 billion in taxpayer-backed debt.
Judge Ends Hood County Republicans’ Battle Over District Clerk Candidate
Melanie Graft remains the GOP nominee for the November 5 election after Roberta Zamarron’s lawsuit seeking to boot Graft off the ballot failed.
Parents Keep Pressure on Rockwall ISD Over Sex Abuse Allegations
Until the district earns the community’s trust back, parents say they will vote against any school bonds.
Tarrant County GOP Chair Investigates Alleged Misconduct in Mansfield’s Hiring Practices
Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French alleged that the city is helping former city and school district officials get rich off the taxpayers’ dime.
Pilot Point Resident Submits Recall Petition, City Sues
The city claims the petition did not prompt an obligation to order a recall election.
Parents Sue Dallas ISD for Unlawful Mask Mandate
The parents allege that the district retaliated against their children for refusing to follow the former superintendent’s mask mandate.
Frisco ISD Seeks Billion-dollar Bond and Tax Hike Election
School board trustees will vote August 19 to place the bonds and tax increase on the November ballot.
Report: Fort Worth Students Are Not Meeting Grade-level Standards
A new report shows only 35 percent of students attending government schools in Fort Worth meet grade-level standards.
Rockwall ISD Parents Blast ‘Horrific’ Handling of Sex Abuse Allegations
Community members say trustees and administrators must improve how the school district addresses sexual misconduct.
Tarrant County Adopts Election Integrity Software
The software will allow voters to compare records side-by-side to ensure the electronic and physical ballots match.
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Denton DA Fails to Respond to Voters’ School Electioneering Allegations
Texas law requires district attorneys to investigate criminal election complaints if two or more voters submit affidavits.
McKinney Puts Multiple Multi-Million Dollar Bonds on May Ballot
If passed, all bonds would cost local property taxpayers more than $712 million with interest.
Parent Sues Prosper ISD for Alleged Assault of 5-year-old Student
The lawsuit alleges that the incident “appears to be part of a larger pattern of students being abused and staff failing to intervene at Rucker Elementary.”
PARENT: Allen ISD Principal Berates Students After Active Shooter Drill
After a few students made noise during the drill, the principal allegedly yelled at the 5th grade class until they cried and then took photos of them.
New PAC Backs Denton School Board Candidates Who Support ‘Students of All Identities’
The Supporters of Denton ISD PAC endorsed two incumbents over challengers who oppose sex and gender ideologies in schools.
Fort Worth Police Chief: Border Security Measure ‘Will Not Change’ Mission
A state lawmaker and a Tarrant County official believe the measure primarily applies to border counties.
Dallas Charter Review Commission to Consider Allowing Non-US Citizens to Serve on Government Boards
The proposal would change the language in the city charter from “citizen” to “residents” or “people.”
Tucker Carlson Talks Texas Border Invasion at Sold-Out Speech in Fort Worth
Carlson—who has been critical of Gov. Abbott’s handling of the border invasion in the past—had not changed his tune.
Fort Worth Venue Will Allow Children to Attend Drag Show
Red Goose Saloon says that while they recommend the show be for ages 16-plus, they will allow children younger to attend.
AG Paxton: Frisco ISD Violated Temporary Restraining Order in Electioneering Case
In late February, Paxton’s office accused Frisco ISD of electioneering.