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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 Clerk Settles With Local Republicans Over Poll Watcher Dispute
AUSTIN — Following an election where their party’s poll watchers claim to have been prohibited from performing their duties, the Travis County Republican Party has reached a settlement with County Clerk Dana DeBouvier. At issue was the use of a so-called “media room”...
Kaufman: Parental Pressure Forces School District COVID Policy Change
In a sudden about-face, a school district in North Texas changed its quarantine policy regarding students it designated as having “close contact” with a COVID-19 positive student. Frisco Independent School District announced their policy change on October 13, saying...
Elections Administrator Explains County’s Questionable Voter Turnout Report
When data from a county in North Texas showed far more people voted this Election Day in a precinct than were registered, an investigation revealed that the data was entered incorrectly on the website. It also revealed that the county's elections department was being...
City Council Considering Spending on Projects Voters Rejected
After Amarillo voters rejected a $275 million bond that would have funded the majority of a $319 million downtown spending package earlier this month, their city council is considering funding some of the projects from the spending package through debt. According to...
Texas Trump Supporters Unite to ‘Stop the Steal’
While the streets of Washington D.C. were filled with attendees of the “Million MAGA March” this weekend, the movement was not limited to the nation’s capital, as citizens cross North Texas rallied for President Donald Trump and expressed their desire for election...
County Judge Wants to Fine Non-Mask Wearing Citizens, Cancel Youth Sports
A county judge in North Texas is asking Gov. Greg Abbott for the green light to fine Texans for not wearing masks, despite the authority already being in Abbott's mask mandate. Citizens, doctors, and state legislators have expressed strong disagreement with such...
Local Officials vs. Citizens: Who Controls the Lege Agenda?
Dallas City Council has approved their agenda for the 2021 Texas Legislature, which notably excludes citizen concerns, such as lowering property taxes. A fight among council members also revealed how they organize when unforeseen issues arise in the state Capitol....
Mayor Says Many ‘No’ Voters Had ‘Incorrect Facts’ on $275M Bond
On Election Day, Amarillo voters turned down a $275 million bond for various downtown projects by a nearly 24-point margin. In a recent interview, Mayor Ginger Nelson criticized the opposition’s “negative campaign,” saying many who voted "no" acted on “incorrect...
Texas Congressman Alleges Election Integrity Issues in North Texas
A Republican congressman in East Texas alleged Democrats working in a county elections office banned his poll workers from observing ballot counts, and one of the county commissioners says his office has received similar claims. Though the Texas Supreme Court...