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ICE Arrests More Than 200 Illegal Aliens Who Have Sexually Abused Children
The federal government has prioritized the arrest of the most dangerous criminal aliens over the past 6 months.
Allen ISD Adopts New ‘No Cell Phone’ Policy
A new state law requires all Texas school districts to set policies that keep personal communication devices out of students’ hands “from bell to bell.”
Houston Officials Weigh Electric Scooter Crackdown Amid Rising Park Violence
A city committee intends to develop a regulatory ordinance that addresses safety concerns while allowing scooter companies to continue operating.
Illegal Alien Arrested on Charges of Kidnapping in Houston
The Department of Homeland Security reports that investigators believe the case may be part of a larger human trafficking operation.
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Denton Mom Escalates Challenge to ‘Transgender’ Books in Elementary School
A Denton mom and grandmother is escalating her fight to keep inappropriate books out of her local elementary school libraries, and she’s gaining support from grassroots activists and a prominent Republican lawyer. Debi Scaggs raised her children in Denton Independent...
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
New Poll Shows Harris County District Attorney Underwater
On the first day of early voting, the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs released a poll of countywide Democrat primary races showing that incumbent district attorney Kim Ogg is trailing her opponent and former employee Sean Teare by 38 points....
Abbott-Appointed Democrat Running for Nueces County DA in Republican Primary
UPDATED February 19. A “hard Democrat” appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last year as interim Nueces County district attorney is running for election to the office this year in the Republican primary. James “Jimmy” Granberry, a DWI defense attorney with a history of...
‘Victory:’ Llano High School Removes First Book Challenged for Explicit Content
In a double victory for protecting Llano High School students, Principal Scott Patrick announced that the first book challenged for explicit content is being removed from the library shelves and that students will no longer be required to review challenged books. ...
Fort Worth ISD To Make Staff, Budget Cuts
As school districts brace for budget cuts, Fort Worth Independent School District is planning to reduce spending by cutting staff. As reported by The Dallas Express, Fort Worth ISD’s Superintendent Angélica Ramsey sent out an email to staff and parents sharing that...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
North Texas Conservatives Organize to Defeat Dade Phelan
A busload of North Texas conservative activists is heading to the state House district of Speaker Dade Phelan this weekend to campaign for his Republican primary rival David Covey. The activists are among Republicans from across the state who are working to defeat...
Houston Gets a ‘D’ on the State of the City Finances
Fiscal watchdog group Truth in Accounting released its 2024 Financial State of Cities report and Houston ranked 61st out of 75 cities and received a “D” grade. According to the report, any city that has an individual tax burden between $5,000-20,000 receives a “D”...
Dallas Will Vote on $1.25 Billion of City Bond Debt in May Special Election
Dallas residents will soon vote on 10 bond propositions totaling $1.25 billion in property tax-backed debt after city council members voted 14-1 to approve a special May 4 bond election. During Wednesday’s city council meeting, Councilman Omar Narvaez introduced an...
Libs of TikTok Exposes Drag Teacher in Lewisville ISD
A Texas school is once again being exposed by the watchdog account Libs of TikTok for employing a teacher that dresses in drag at school. A video shared on X shows the male teacher, identified as Rachmad Tjachyadi of Hebron High School in Lewisville ISD, roaming the...