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Harris County Sues Trump Administration Over Federal Workforce Cuts
The lawsuit marks the latest effort by Harris County Democrats to block the Trump administration’s agenda.
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Student
Lily Janek taught at Mullin ISD in Brownwood.
Collin County Lawmaker Addresses EPIC City Development Scheme
State Rep. Candy Noble’s bill would protect home buyers from “creative” ownership arrangements and remove some fair housing religious exemptions.
MD Anderson Freezes Hiring, Cuts Spending After $43M Shortfall
MD Anderson’s president said the cuts will not affect patient care.
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South Texas Mayor Indicted for Voter Fraud is Running for Re-election
A South Texas mayor accused of voter fraud is back on the ballot this November. It’s been four years since Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina allegedly organized an illegal vote-harvesting scheme that led to his arrest and indictment on a dozen felony election fraud...
‘What is The Round Rock ISD Board Hiding?’
Round Rock Independent School District, roughly 20 miles north of Austin, is another flashpoint in the nationwide conflict between parents and the local tyranny of the education establishment. The district has appealed open records requests to Attorney General Ken...
Austin Police Union Injects ‘Dirty Politics’ Into State House Race
As the race for state representative in Central Texas-area House District 19 heats up, a five-year city council debate has emerged as a point of contention between Republican candidates Ellen Troxclair and Justin Berry. The Austin Police Association, in a statement...
Socialist Austin City Councilman ‘Very Likely’ Running for Congress
AUSTIN — As local citizens continue to extinguish multiple disasters in their communities and neighborhoods throughout Texas’ capital city, one local elected official who helped inflame the crises now wants to leave for more power in Washington, D.C. Austin City...
Seliger Not Seeking Re-election to Texas Senate
State Sen. Kel Seliger (R–Amarillo) will not be seeking re-election in 2022, opening up the 31st Senate District seat in West Texas for the first time in nearly two decades. In a statement posted to Twitter, Seliger announced that after "thoughtful consideration," he...
Teacher Reprimanded for Allegedly Telling Student to Hide Books From Parents
In the nationwide battle between parents and the local tyranny of the education establishment, Carroll Independent School District (CISD) in North Texas has again become a flashpoint. This month, district trustees voted to ask that an elementary school teacher be...
Andy Hopper Announces Campaign for Texas House
Andy Hopper is the latest grassroots leader to challenge the legislative establishment in the Republican primary. “Texas needs strong legislators who will stand up for our rights and our home," he stated. On Wednesday morning, a day after the third special session of...
Election Fight: More Out-of-State Money Pours Into Austin to Stop Citizens From Restoring Police
AUSTIN — A pivotal local election battle is unfolding in Texas’ capital city. Amid a two-year public safety disaster on the streets and a “defund the police” movement at city hall, Austinites are now campaigning to restore law enforcement to their town—but more...
Newly Redrawn RGV District Attracts First GOP Candidate
Last week, the Texas House passed its new district map as part of its redistricting efforts. The map includes a newly redrawn House District 37—a last-minute amendment that tilts the longtime Democrat stronghold toward the GOP. Thursday afternoon, Janie Lopez, vice...