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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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Amarillo Voters to Decide Crowded City Council Elections
The ballot has been finalized, and 23 candidates are hoping to earn their way onto the Amarillo City Council this May. With filing now closed for the May Amarillo City Council elections, voters will have 23 candidates to choose from to fill the city council's five...
Facing Recall, Head of Tarrant Appraisal District Board Resigns
Citizens’ calls for heads to roll at Tarrant County’s embattled appraisal district were finally answered after a local taxing entity initiated action to remove the head of the bureaucracy’s board. Facing a recall, Tarrant Appraisal District Chairman Kathryn Wilemon...
Dalhart ISD Calls $50 Million Bond Election
Voters in the small Panhandle community of Dalhart will have an expensive decision to make when they head to the polls this May. On May 6, voters in Dalhart Independent School District will decide whether to approve a $50 million bond item to fund new construction and...
Central Texas, Investigations, Local, Metroplex, State
Pushing Hate: Making Texas California
A woke insurgency has been implanted within the local governments of Texas. They are transforming into hostile working and learning environments that can spread bigotry to surrounding communities. This insurgency was found in a community college, a school district,...
Texas Deputies Save Dying Child During Human Trafficking Bust
An Operation Lone Star task force, composed of multiple law enforcement agencies on the border that actively pursue human smuggling and trafficking operations, made multiple human smuggling busts this week and saved several lives, including that of a 5-year-old girl....
Austin, Investigations, Local, State
Pushing Hate: Wokeness Invades Texas
A cultural virus has mutated and infected Texas’ governments at the state and local level. It is breeding bigotry, anti-citizenship, and hostile work environments. Previously, Texas Scorecard reported on a cultural virus’ infestation in the private sector and the...
Texas Teachers and Firefighters Among 59 Arrested in DFW Child Porn Investigation
Following a child pornography investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, 28 children were rescued and more than 80 criminal charges have been filed against 59 arrested adults, including Texas school teachers and firefighters. Operation Janus, a...
Texas Lawmaker Calls for Impeachment of Woke Judge
After Judge Mary Brown’s ruling in the James Younger case last year, where she ruled in favor of the mother moving the two young sons out of state, Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton has filed a resolution calling for the Dallas judge’s impeachment. House Resolution 238...
Austin Professor Sues UT for Violating First Amendment
A finance professor from University of Texas is suing the institution's officials for violating his First Amendment rights. In attempts to silence the professor for speaking out on controversial issues, university administration threatened his job, pay, institute...