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Fort Worth School District Backtracks on Controversial Sex Ed Curriculum
“We will continue to organize until we see all woke materials and practices gone.”
Austin Teacher Sued for Allegedly Forcing Students to Simulate Sex for Her
Three James Bowie High School alumni are suing the school’s theater teacher for leading a “sexually abusive environment.”
Prosper ISD School Board President Resigns After Arrest for Indecency With a Child
Parents want Wilborn’s replacement to be elected by the community, not hand-picked by the board.
Weeks After Signing New Contract, Arlington ISD Superintendent Says He’s Retiring
Cavazos’ departure adds Arlington to the list of Texas school districts searching for new superintendents.
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GOP Makes Positive Strides in South Texas
Following former President Donald Trump’s spearheading of the GOP’s historic gains among Hispanic voters nationwide in the 2020 general election, Republicans drafted a wide slate of candidates to challenge Democrat incumbents in South Texas for the federal offices,...
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Tim O’Hare Wins Race to Become New Tarrant County Judge
Former Tarrant County Republican Chairman Tim O’Hare has defeated Democrat Deborah Peoples to become the next county judge. O’Hare will replace outgoing County Judge Glen Whitley (R), who served in the position for 15 years. This election marks the end of an era with...
Wylie ISD Accused of Electioneering in School Board Races
On the eve of Election Day, citizens accused Wylie Independent School District officials of illegally electioneering by sending out mailers they say are intended to help establishment candidates in hotly contested school board races on the November 8 ballot. The...
Kaufman School District Accused of Electioneering for School Bond
With $89 million in bonds on the November ballot, Kaufman Independent School District appears to be using district resources to pressure parents to vote for the bond. The district is using an app called Remind, typically used to communicate with parents and students...
Transgender Activist Promotes School Board Candidates at Left-wing Austin Event
As Williamson County voters in Leander and Round Rock ISDs head to the polls this Tuesday, some may want to pay attention to their famously “weird” neighbor to the south. At this past weekend’s Texas Book Festival in Austin, which was founded by liberal Republican...
Central Texas Community Protests ‘Family-friendly’ Drag Show
While drag shows billed as “family friendly” are becoming pervasive across Texas and the country, more communities are pushing back against adult entertainment being targeted to children. On Thursday night, a coalition of local grassroots groups protested outside a...
Election Security Issues Still Plague Harris County
While the state is still trying to resolve questions about Harris County’s chaotic 2020 election, local election watchers report problems are continuing to plague the county’s voting process during this November’s election. Longtime election integrity advocate Alan...
Allen ISD Foundation Member Resigns After Caught in Underage Sex Sting
After attempting to meet with a 14-year-old boy for sex, Allen ISD Foundation board member Neil Riddick has resigned his position. Riddick was caught on video in a sting operation conducted by Cassady Campbell, a Dallas actor and comedian. In addition to prank and...
Leander ISD Asks Voters to Approve $99 Million Tax Increase
In a year when inflation has averaged 8.3 percent, a school district in Central Texas is asking voters to approve a tax increase anticipated to generate 35 percent more revenue than last year. Lower Rate, Higher Taxes Leander Independent School District, which covers...