Dan Cogdell says the planned Islamic community is “the victim of racial profiling” and calls criticism “political theater.”
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Tarrant County Public Health Director Advises Schools to Remove Smartphones from Classrooms
Brian Byrd says research shows the use of social media causes a rise in mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Big Win for Whitesboro Citizens: No Property Tax Increase
Citizens convinced Whitesboro city officials to reverse course on a big property tax increase.
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth Partner Organization Has Islamic Terrorism Ties
The Islamic Circle of North America has ties to the Pakistani terrorist group Jamaat-e-Islami.
City of Dallas’ Budget to Help Aid LGBT, Race-based Events
The new budget will give the Office of Arts and Culture $20.6 million to facilitate multiple “cultural celebrations throughout the year.”
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Paxton Follows Through on Lawsuit Against Dallas for State Fair Gun Ban
Earlier this month, fair organizers announced new safety regulations, including a blanket ban on all firearms even for licensed carriers.
Texas Association of School Boards Criticizes Tarrant County Tax Relief Plan
TASB says the county’s plan to help taxpayers save money would jeopardize local school districts.
Fort Worth Mayor Calls on Declining School District to Make Changes
Fort Worth ISD student test scores have been consistently lagging behind other large Texas school districts.
Tarrant County College Trustees Hold ‘Rogue Staff’ Accountable for Breaking State Law Prohibiting DEI Training
Training materials were never brought into compliance with Senate Bill 17, according to one college trustee.
Mckinney ISD Trustees Reject Policy to Protect Young Girls
Trustee Chad Green motioned to protect girls’ sports and spaces in the district, but the other six trustees shut down his proposal.
Carroll ISD Trustees Approve Granbury’s Jeremy Glenn as Superintendent
Granbury ISD announced education consultant Ann Dixon as interim superintendent.
Dallas Council Members Face Lawsuits Over Proposed City Charter Amendments
City Council members are accused of proposing three amendments that contradict three other amendments put on the ballot by a citizen-led petition.
Hyper-Sexualized Drag Show Hosted in Dallas
Video footage of the event shows what appears to be multiple children attending the show.
Keller ISD Requires Teachers to Use Pronouns Matching Sex on Student Birth Certificates
The district contends that the policy revisions uphold the fundamental rights of parents.
Northwest ISD Trustees Call for Tax Increase
The school district currently owes more than $1.8 billion in taxpayer-backed debt.
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Keller ISD Focuses on New Budget Cuts to Deal with $28M Shortfall
The board of trustees will focus on cutting staff and having district departments justify their entire budget each year.
Plano Private School Teacher Charged with Grooming Student for Sex
Great Lakes Academy teacher Jacob Allred is the latest educator charged under Texas’ new anti-child grooming law.
Dallas Independent School District Removes Mentions of LGBT Program on Its Website
The district also removed other aspects of its website such as links to LGBT organizations.
Disgraced State Rep. Frederick Frazier Loses McKinney Police Endorsement
McKinney Police Association members reportedly declined to endorse Frazier for re-election after backing him in 2022.
Republican House Candidates Spar Over Democrat Committee Chairs
Primary challengers in North Texas House races hit incumbents on the issue at a forum hosted by the Collin County Conservative Republicans.
Arlington ISD Trustees Refuse to Answer Questions About District Policies for Gender-Confused Students
David Jarvis has filed a lawsuit against the district and school board for allegedly violating the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Republican-led Fort Worth Celebrates ‘LGBTQ Inclusiveness’ Rating
Fort Worth earned a perfect score for the eighth consecutive year.
Primary Opponents Challenge State Rep. Stucky’s Record on GOP Priorities
Challengers Andy Hopper and Elaine Hays also slammed Lynn Stucky’s vote to impeach Ken Paxton.
‘Tangled Web of Lies’: Texas Senate Residency Challenge Heading to Trial
A judge denied Brent Hagenbuch’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging his eligibility to run in Senate District 30.
North Texas City Recognizes January as ‘Sanctity of Life Month’
Rowlett’s proclamation mirrors President Ronald Reagan’s declaration of National Sanctity of Human Life Day.