During Thursday night’s special board meeting, hundreds in the community spoke out against the proposal.
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Keller ISD Considers Controversial Plan to Divide District
Parents and school board members are divided in their reactions to newly revealed discussions about splitting Keller ISD into two separate districts.
Parker County GOP Calls for Unity in Texas House Speaker Race
The local party is calling on all House Republicans to unite behind David Cook for speaker.
McKinney Moves Forward With Controversial Airport Plan
Mckinney’s Planning and Zoning Commission will vote next week on a site plan for expanding the city-owned airport.
Grapevine City Council Approves Legislative Agenda
City leaders say they will work with one of the largest taxpayer-funded lobbying organizations in the upcoming session.
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North Texas Activist Is Latest to Die in Tarrant County Jail
Mason Yancy was the ninth person to die in Tarrant County Jail custody this year.
Denton Council Approves Conservative Library Board Nominee
City Council members voted 5-2 to appoint Ellen Sullivan to the board three months after rejecting another conservative nominee.
Tarrant Commissioners Accept Grant for Human Trafficking Unit
The state grant will fund the Human Trafficking Unit in the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
Former Lewisville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
Alainee Simonson is also accused of having an improper relationship with the student while she was a teacher at Lewisville High School-Killough.
Fort Worth ISD Board Passes Resolution to Prioritize Student Literacy
Community members are questioning why the resolution is necessary when the trustees have the power to act to improve literacy at any time.
Denton County Jury Sentences Mail-ballot Fraudster to Four Years in Prison
Zul Mohamed pleaded guilty to 109 voter fraud felonies committed during his 2020 run for Carrollton mayor.
2020 Carrollton Mayoral Candidate Admits to Mail Ballot Fraud
Zul Mohamed pleaded guilty Monday to 109 voter fraud felonies.
Fort Worth ISD Leaders Admit District Has a Literacy Crisis
Interim Superintendent Karen Molinar says too many children are not meeting grade-level standards.
McLendon-Chisolm Mayor Addresses ‘Unnecessary Fight’ Over Water Supply
Mayor Bryan McNeal told residents he is hopeful the next city council meeting will be different.
Fort Worth, Tarrant County Receive Federal Grant for DNA Testing Backlog
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and UNT Health Science Center $2.1 million.
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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.
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.