Voters previously rejected two different bonds offered on the ballots in 2022.
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McKinney Airport Expansion PAC Violated Campaign Ethics Laws
The Texas Ethics Commission fined McKinney Above the Rest PAC $2,500 for “substantial” unreported financial activity.
Fort Worth Drag Show Performers Dress, Dance Sexually
Videos from the event showed the cross-dressing performers wearing tight and revealing clothing while dancing provocatively around the room collecting cash.
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.
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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.
Dallas College Reportedly Broke State Law Banning DEI in Higher Education
The community college had multiple job listings mandating that employees advance or adhere to DEI policies as a condition of employment.
State Rep. Rogers Set the Stage for School Electioneering Long Before Primary
A newsletter sent out to Garner ISD parents and faculty last fall included an anti-school choice article by Rogers.
North Texas Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child
David Goggins was arrested after a former student spoke out about the alleged assault.
Fort Worth-area Congressional Seat Goes to Runoff
State Rep. Craig Goldman and John O’Shea are facing off for the open U.S. House District 12 seat.
Princeton ISD Removes 100+ ‘Inappropriate’ Library Books
School board trustees took action to remove the books from circulation for review following an audit by Citizens Defending Freedom.
Lewisville ISD Drag Teacher Resigns
The teacher was exposed by Libs of TikTok last month.
State House Incumbents Win 3 of 4 Collin County GOP Primaries
The race to be the Republican nominee for House District 61 is headed to a May runoff.
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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.
Fort Worth Police Plan to Aggressively Pursue Arrests in Fentanyl-related Deaths
Sgt. Benjamin Scott Banes said Fort Worth saw an average of three fatal fentanyl poisonings weekly in 2023 alone.