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Texas Legislators Delay Day in Court
Legislative continuances allow state lawmakers, and their clients, to postpone court proceedings.
BREAKING: Prosper ISD School Board President Arrested for Indecency with a Child
Trustee Drew Wilborn was booked into Dallas County jail on Wednesday.
Dallas Turning Another Hotel Into Homeless Shelter
Would be the fifth such property converted with tax dollars in Dallas.
Texas GOP to Focus on Banning Democrat Chairs in Rules Fight
“Given the track record, Republicans have no reason to expect priority legislation to be passed through any committee chaired by Democrats.”
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Scandal-plagued Prosper ISD Won’t Say if Demoted Cheer Coach Is Still Employed by District
Many parents cheered the news that Cameron Jones “will no longer be the head cheer coach at Prosper High School.”
Collin County Ends Automatic Deduction of Union Dues
Local officials delivered where Republicans at the state level have failed.
Tie Election Leads to Rematch for Pilot Point Mayor
Early voting in the December 13 special runoff starts November 28.
Collin County DA Greg Willis Responds to ‘Lawsuit Full of Lies’
“The truth is on our side, and the rule of law will win the day.”
Plano ISD Refuses to Disclose Taxpayer Money Spent Boosting Billion-Dollar Bonds
The lack of transparency further undermines trust in the district’s officials.
Governor Greg Abbott Calls for Investigation of Harris County Elections
Harris County elections have been plagued by issues for years.
Texas Attorney General Launches 2022 General Election Integrity Team
Paxton’s team will serve as a statewide resource to both election officials and the public.
Collin County Engages Public in Pre-election Test of Voting System
“The ultimate goal is to educate, be transparent, and build confidence in the process.”
Texas Governor Commits to ‘Eliminate School Property Taxes’
Abbott said his goal is for Texans to “genuinely own their own home without being taxed out of it.”
Texans Pray for Life on 35th National Life Chain Sunday
“Life is valuable to God. It should be valuable to all.”
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Allen Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Also Taught in Lovejoy Schools
Teacher Tony Mattei was arrested Wednesday on two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Collin County GOP Censures Cornyn
Grassroots frustration with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn “has been simmering for years.”
North Texas Teacher Charged With Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old
The elementary teacher worked in Irving and Plano schools.
New US Rep. Mayra Flores Says Nancy Pelosi Pushed Her Daughter
“No child should be pushed to the side for a photo op. PERIOD!!”
State Investigating Belton ISD Bond Electioneering Complaint
Texas Education Agency says it’s receiving “an unprecedented number of concerns.”
Texas Ballot Harvester Pleads Guilty to 26 Voter Fraud Felonies
But Monica Mendez won’t serve any jail time for her crimes.
Conservative Leader Terry Wade to Direct Collin County GOP
As executive director, Wade will help navigate the local Republican party through the November 2022 elections and 2023 legislative session.
Burleson ISD Must Put Wrongfully Rejected School Board Challenger on the Ballot
A court ordered the district to hold a special election between the incumbent and challenger Nona Reed, who officials unlawfully kept off the May 7 ballot.
Operation Lone Star Funding Running Out
Adjutant General Thomas Suelzer addresses funding concerns while testifying before State Senate Committee on Border Security.
North Texans Rally Against Obscene Books in Schools
Parents say McKinney ISD and other districts need to keep sexually explicit material away from school kids.