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Harris County Taxpayer-Funded Entities Spend Millions on Lobbying
According to records from Transparency USA and OpenSecrets, Harris County has spent at least $3.3 million lobbying since 2023.
Harris County Commissioners Reject Paying Judge Hidalgo’s Trip to France
Judge Hidalgo initially attempted to conceal the destination of her trip before commissioners forced her to disclose it.
Houston ISD Investigated by Both AG and DA Over Electioneering Allegations
What began as the largest bond proposal in Texas history is now mired in controversy.
Substitute Teacher Accused of Showing Students Sexually Explicit Videos
Ashley Evans also allegedly engaged Kennedale Junior High School students in “X-rated” conversations.
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Gov. Abbott Directs DPS to Help Supplement Austin Police Department
After the Austin City Council reduced the police budget by $150 million in 2022, the Austin Police Department is now facing staff shortages that have resulted in rising crime in the city. This week, Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to...
Carroll ISD Becomes First to Leave Texas Association of School Boards
In a 5-1 vote of the school board, Carroll Independent School District voted to leave the controversial Texas Association of School Boards, becoming the first district in the state to do so. The Texas Association of School Boards was established in 1949 as a voluntary...
Sexually Explicit Book Found in Fort Worth School District’s Library
As communities throughout Texas condemn public schools for keeping inappropriate books in their libraries, Fort Worth ISD came under fire this week for giving students access to the sexually explicit book “Flamer.” In a series of Twitter posts sharing images from the...
Sheila Jackson Lee Enters Race for Houston Mayor
After nearly 30 years in Congress, Democrat U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has announced she will be making a run for Houston mayor this year. Jackson Lee made the announcement at the City Cathedral Church in Houston, saying in third person, “Sheila Jackson Lee wants to...
Belton ISD Athletic Trainer Caught Watching Child Porn at School Delays Trial Again
UPDATED March 31 with additional information about the dates of Swift's removal from campus and resignation. An athletic trainer who resigned from Belton Independent School District last year after he was caught watching child pornography while on campus, in view of...
Mansfield ISD Teacher’s Aide Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student
UPDATED March 31. A special education aide at Legacy High School in Mansfield Independent School District joins the growing list of Texas educators accused of sex crimes against students. Diego Barona, 35, was arrested February 22 in Tarrant County and charged with...
North Texas ISD Would Be First to Ditch ‘Divisive’ School Board Association
A conservative North Texas school district is preparing to withdraw from the Texas Association of School Boards—a voluntary association for school officials that has wielded increasingly liberal influence over public education policies—citing “recent and ongoing...
West Texas A&M President Bans Drag Show on Campus
A conservative West Texas university president has sparked praise and outrage for banning a drag event that was scheduled to be held on school property later this month, saying “drag shows denigrate and demean women.” “West Texas A&M University will not host a...
Dallas Bar Cancels All-ages Drag Event
Even though all-ages drag shows continue to run rampant through Texas, pro-family grassroots are accumulating victories as venues hosting all-ages drag shows are being forced to change events to 18-plus—and in some cases, shut down the events entirely. Grassroots...