Most of Shackelford County’s tax entities have lowered rates, easing the property tax burden for residents.
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Lubbock County Judge Makes Final Press for Tax Increase
Radio host Robert Pratt said “Bow Tie Bully” Curtis Parrish is trying to “scare Lubbock voters” about the impact of the No New Revenue rate.
Amarillo Young Republicans Endorse Pro-Life Ballot Initiative
Proposition A would designate Amarillo as a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.
Hotel Sued Over Criminal Activity, Alleged Venezuelan Gang Presence
Officers responding to calls at the hotel have recognized inhabitants with tattoos consistent with gang Tren de Aragua.
Lubbock County Officials Break Quorum Again to Block Property Tax Hike
Commissioners Jason Corley and Jordan Rackler can force the county to adopt the No New Revenue rate by skipping one more meeting.
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Now-former Abilene ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student
Lawrence Grigg was charged with having an improper relationship with a Cooper High School senior.
Lubbock County Commissioners Block Property Tax Hike
Commissioners Jordan Rackler and Jason Corley stood with taxpayers who opposed the increase.
Attorney General’s Office Demands School District Comply With Public Information Act
Canutillo ISD’s director of communications has allegedly failed to respond to open records requests from multiple people.
Parent Sues Perryton ISD and ‘Perv’ Coach Accused of Sex Crimes Against 15-year-old Student
Perryton’s now-former athletic director was allegedly nicknamed “Perv” when he coached at Amarillo ISD.
Lubbock Defunds ‘Art Trail’ Event Over Drag Show Promoting LGBT Agenda
In June, the Art Trail featured a drag show performance, a “child-friendly LGBT workshop,” and other woke displays.
Amarillo Voters to Decide Charter Amendment Proposals
Amarillo City Council members are set to place four items on the ballot to restructure the way the city’s government works.
Former Valentine ISD Employee Arrested for Financial Fraud Scheme
The employee is accused of using district-issued credit cards for cell phone bills, oil changes, drug store purchases, and even lodging.
Graham ISD Athletic Administrator Has History of Calling for Violence on Social Media
Mike Carroll, the district’s head athletic trainer and assistant athletic director, has since made his X account private.
Former Texas Teacher Gets 30 Years in Prison for Producing Child Porn
Authorities found Snapchat videos of Sonya Murillo performing sexual acts on a prepubescent child.
Big Spring Residents Say ‘No’ to Big School Bond
Bond opponents in Big Spring ISD borrowed the slogan “If You Know, You No” from another grassroots campaign in Granbury ISD.
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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.
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.