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Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston
The 248th District Court is known for granting bonds to dangerous criminals.
Two Texas Teachers Sentenced in Separate Student Sex Crime Cases
Former Lewisville ISD teacher John Collett was sentenced to 20 years in prison, while ex-Nacogdoches ISD teacher Annaleigh Andrews received just two years.
Houston ISD Announces Teacher Pay-For-Performance Structure Rolling Out in 2026
The new system will replace the tenure-based pay structure currently in operation.
Gov. Abbott Sets Special Election To Fill US House Seat Vacated by Sylvester Turner
Abbott says he does not want to rush an election in a county that has failed to conduct elections consistent with state law.
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County Judge Responds After Photos Expose Him Disregarding Own COVID Guidance
A North Texas county judge photographed ignoring his own social distancing guidelines now claims he’s always disagreed with public health advisors. A number of citizens expressed displeasure with the judge after the interview took place. After photos surfaced of...
Austin Mayor Was Vacationing in Cabo When He Told Citizens to ‘Stay Home’
“We need to stay home if you can. We need to keep the numbers down. Now is not the time to relax,” said Democrat Austin Mayor Steve Adler as the tropical breeze of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, gently blew the palm trees behind him. Though Adler may not have literally had...
Austin Councilmember’s ‘Vulgar Marxist’ Staffer Reveals Plan for ‘Socialist Revolution’
Texas Scorecard has previously documented the self-described “vulgar Marxist” views of Jacob Aronowitz, the field director for Democrat Austin City Councilmember Jimmy Flannigan’s re-election campaign. These views include Aronowitz’s anti-law enforcement sentiments...
True Texas Project Releases Local Runoff Recommendations
As early voting for local runoff races in North Texas is underway, True Texas Project has released a list of candidates recommended by citizens. Formerly known as the North East Tarrant Tea Party, True Texas Project says its mission is to activate and grow a...
Texas AG: Democrats Ignored State Election Law
As election integrity concerns continue to dominate the nation, Texas’ top law enforcement agency said Democrat officials in the state’s most populous county failed to follow the law when creating a new county elections office and appointing an administrator. The...
Austin City Council to Extend Controversial COVID Rules and Fines Another Year
The Austin City Council is poised to extend its controversial COVID ordinance at a meeting this Thursday. As Texas Scorecard first reported in July, the ordinance enables the City to fine residents up to $2,000 per violation of the city health department’s “reasonably...
County Judges Disregard Their Own COVID Guidance
Two leading local officials pushing mask mandates and exhorting Texans not to gather for Thanksgiving have been photographed going against their own advice. Citizens responded by expressing their displeasure, with one grassroots leader calling for “peaceful...
Citizens Respond to Rising Crime in Dallas, Council Largely Silent
As the search for a new police chief continues, violent crime in the City of Dallas has risen to the point where Gov. Greg Abbott dispatched the Texas Rangers to help. As the holidays approach, citizens have spoken out, but the vast majority of city council has not...
As County Extends Mask Mandate, GOP Chair Calls for Legislature to End the Overreach
After commissioners in a North Texas county ignored citizens’ pleas and authorized extending the county's mask mandate to February 28, Texas Republican Party Chair Allen West called on the Texas Legislature to act against executive overreach. On Tuesday morning, by a...