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Spring Branch School Board Removes ‘Anti-white’ Book From Middle School Libraries
The SBISD school board voted to boot a book filled with critical race theory from middle school libraries.
West Texas Teacher Sentenced for Child Pornography Charges
A Valentine ISD teacher was sentenced to 20 years after agents found child sexual abuse material on multiple devices.
Texas Mafia: Supporting Wokeness
Giving special deals to the big business enemies of timeless principles.
Texas Teacher Grooms Students on Social Media
Frisco ISD high school teacher tells “closeted” LGBTQ+ kids on social media that she will be their safe place and keep their secret hidden.
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Democrat Lawmakers Praise Dallas Restaurant’s ‘All-ages’ Drag Show
A Texas lawmaker and two Dallas city council members were among those in attendance at a recent "all-ages" drag show at BuzzBrews Bar in Dallas. The event highlighted crossdressing men clad in lingerie with faux breasts hanging out of their low-rise tops. Dozens of...
‘Disappointed’ GOP Grassroots Will Keep Pressing Lawmakers to Pass Priorities
A mere two days into the 88th Texas Legislative Session, Republican lawmakers in the state House had already killed a GOP grassroots priority to ban Democrat committee chairs, leaving constituents wondering how committed their representatives are to other party...
Tarrant County Judge Rescinds Local COVID Emergency Declaration
One of Texas' most populous counties is no longer under a COVID disaster emergency, following action by its new Republican county judge on Friday. Tarrant County's Tim O'Hare announced he is rescinding the declaration order imposed by his predecessor, liberal...
San Antonio Resolution Would Prohibit Police From Enforcing Abortion Law
Earlier this week, Act 4 SA and several other abortion-friendly organizations submitted a petition with more than 35,000 signatures to add a question to the municipal elections ballot in May to end the criminalization of abortion crimes, which would contradict Texas...
Tax-hiking Cartel: Oppressing Texans
“I find it odd that you overvalue my home the first year I pay taxes and not let me dispute it.” That complaint was sent in June 2019 by Patrick Schroeder against the McLennan Central Appraisal District, located in Waco, Texas. “My issue with McLennan County Appraisal...
Tax-hiking Cartel: Gatekeeping Property Tax Exemptions
Pinprick hits by state lawmakers at Texans’ property tax burden are stifled by the corrupt tax-hiking cartel of local governments and appraisal districts. Whenever the legislature goes the route of exemptions to provide property tax relief, the cartel acts as...
Tax-hiking Cartel: Who’s In Charge?
Contrary to narrative spin, local governments wield significant power over the agencies that assign your home’s taxable value. This statewide apparatus costs more than $585 million, and is rife with conflicts of interest where high tax collecting local governments...
Tax-hiking Cartel: Appraisal Districts Bleeding Texans Dry
“I don't think these elected officials really understand how many people are hanging on to their home with a thread or a string,” said Diane Covey, a 20-year resident of Denton County. At 67, she recently retired, while her 72-year-old husband retired in 2018. Her...
Harris County Judge Candidate Calls for Re-do of Botched Election
After widespread voting issues in the Harris County November election, Republican county judge candidate Alexandra Del Moral Mealer filed an election contest to challenge the outcome of her race and request a new election. “After reviewing all publicly available data,...