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Victoria Public Library Removes ‘Reading’ and ‘Literacy’ from Mission Statement
Library Advisory Board members are accusing City Manager Jesus Garza of trying to silence citizens’ concerns.
$280 Million Bond on the Ballot in Sulphur Springs ISD
Voters previously rejected two different bonds offered on the ballots in 2022.
University of Texas at Dallas Eliminates More Than 20 DEI-Related Jobs
UTD’s President Dr. Richard C. Benson says any employees affected will be able to apply for other positions at the university.
StandWithUs Files Complaint Against Dallas ISD For Allegedly Enabling Antisemitism
A Jewish student joined the organization in filing the complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
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Fort Worth Police Plan to Aggressively Pursue Arrests in Fentanyl-related Deaths
After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed multiple laws to combat the fentanyl crisis, the Fort Worth Police Department says it is planning to “aggressively” pursue arrests in fentanyl deaths. In June, Abbott signed four pieces of legislation, including House Bill 6, to...
Permian Basin LGBT Group to Host ‘All Ages’ Party Featuring Drag Queens
UPDATE: After concerned citizens contacted the venue, Basin Pride announced Friday that the event had been "temporarily postponed." A group called Basin Pride is featuring drag queens at an “all ages” Barbie-themed party this Saturday in Midland. The event is being...
Harris County’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program May Be in Jeopardy
Amid constitutionality concerns, a state senator is seeking an opinion on Harris County’s newly-launched guaranteed basic income program. State Sen. Paul Bettencourt submitted a request for an opinion from the attorney general’s office in reference to state law...
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
Republican Primary Election for House District 128 Seat Heats Up
As the March Primary Election quickly approaches, one race for an East Houston House seat is heating up, with Gov. Greg Abbott endorsing the incumbent and Attorney General Ken Paxton endorsing the challenger. Incumbent State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) has been...
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
Willis Independent School District Proposes New Bonds Totaling $218.1 Million
Willis ISD trustees voted unanimously on January 10 to call for a $218.1 million school bond election. The bond is broken down into four propositions as recommended by the district’s 81-person steering committee, which has been meeting since August. Proposition A...
McKinney Mayor Pushes Plan to Extend City Officials’ Term Limits
McKinney Mayor George Fuller is pushing a proposal that will allow him and other city officials to hold their seats for three consecutive four-year terms, an increase from the current limit of two consecutive terms. During a work session on Tuesday, Fuller and the...
Dallas Police Department Saved Nearly 100 Trafficked Children in 2023
As lawmakers have designated the month of January Human Trafficking Awareness Month, new reports show that the Dallas Police Department rescued nearly 100 children from human traffickers in 2023. During a recent meeting with the Dallas City Council Public Safety...
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
State Board of Education Incumbent Tom Maynard Rewrites History
While it often receives less attention than higher profile races, the Texas State Board of Education exercises tremendous influence over how students across the Lone Star state are taught. This is especially so following years of pandemic-related school disruptions....
Central Texas Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student
A Central Texas teacher is facing charges of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Michael Winters, who worked as a special education teacher for Leander Independent School District, allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a student at Leander High...