With interest, the bond would cost Midland ISD property taxpayers $2.9 billion—more than double the dollar amount shown on the ballot.
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New Mexico Congressman Bashes Texas’ New Border Wall
U.S. Rep Gabe Vasquez said building a wall between two states is “insulting, unconstitutional, and disrespectful.”
Lubbock County Commissioners Prohibit Abortion Trafficking
In May 2021, Lubbock became the 26th city in the nation to pass an enforceable ordinance outlawing abortion within its city limits
Texas Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexually Grooming 14-year-old Student
O’Donnell ISD teacher Nicholas Bueno sent his female victim obscene messages that authorities say were “controlling, grooming, sexual and enticing in nature.”
West Texas A&M to Open New Institute Promoting ‘Values-Based Thinking’
Alumni Alex and Cheryl Fairly donated $20 million to begin building the institute.
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West Texas County Restricts Abortion Trafficking on Its Highways
The new ordinance makes the county a “sanctuary for the unborn.”
Ex-Lobbying Czar Named Interim Amarillo City Manager
Andrew Freeman has been selected by the Amarillo City Council to serve as the city’s interim city manager.
Medina County GOP Censures House Impeachment Manager Andrew Murr
Murr chairs the House General Investigating Committee that brought impeachment charges against acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Amarillo Democrat Elected Official Announces Party Switch
Democrat Constable Georgia Estrada announces her campaign for re-election in 2024 as a Republican.
Odessa Becomes First Texas City to Ban Mask, Vaccine Mandates
The resolution prohibits the city from enforcing mandates implemented by the federal or state government.
West Texas A&M Requires Students to Take DEI-Based Training Program
A WTAMU student reached out to Texas Scorecard with information regarding the program, which they believed to have a “strong bias toward LGBT concepts and racism.”
State Rep. Andrew Murr Admonished by Constituents—Again
Murr was censured by the Bandera County GOP last week, while the Real County GOP approved a resolution of admonishment.
Bandera County GOP Censures State Rep. Andrew Murr
Murr chairs the House General Investigating Committee that brought impeachment charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Amarillo City Council Fires City Manager
In a unanimous vote, the Amarillo City Council voted to cut ties with the city manager.
Taxpayers Win Appeal on Amarillo Civic Center Lawsuit
Justice Larry Doss found that the City of Amarillo broke state law in trying to push a taxpayer debt-funded rebuild of the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.
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Amarillo Lawyers Gearing Up for Contested District Judge Primary
Two Amarillo attorneys are making preparations to challenge an incumbent judge in next year’s Republican primary.
Amarillo College President Eyeing Job in Austin
Austin Community College has named him the sole finalist to become chancellor of the school.
State Rep. Four Price Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election
Price, a member of the Texas House since 2010, received failing marks from different conservative organizations.
El Paso City Manager Terminates Taxpayer-funded Gas Cards
The order to terminate the use of taxpayer-funded gas cards came after two El Paso City Council members spent more than $11,000.
El Paso Faces Backlash After Celebrating International Drag Day
“Please stop indoctrinating the beautiful, already existing culture of El Paso.”
Liberal ‘Mothers’ Group Fails to Cancel Conservatives in Lubbock
True Texas Project said the left’s harassment boosted attendance at their event teaching parents how to get dirty books out of kids’ libraries.
Texas Tech University Rated 5 Stars By LGBT Index
The West Texas university has a higher rating than the University of California, Berkeley.
El Paso Implements Taxpayer-funded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board
For some Texans, these ordinances stand as a warning to the rest of the state to protect their children.
El Paso City Council Members Use Taxpayer-funded Fuel Cards for Personal Travel
After getting caught with more than $5,000 in fuel spending, former City Rep. Claudia Rodriguez says the city must prove she did something wrong.
Cole Stanley Wins Election for Amarillo Mayor
Despite a last-minute push to derail Cole Stanley’s candidacy by outgoing Mayor Ginger Nelson, Stanley has won the election to be Amarillo’s next leader.