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Houston’s Efficiency Project Expanded to Public Works, Controller’s Office
The audit has discovered city credit card misuse, broken procurement processes, and inefficient government departments.
New Braunfels ISD Teacher, Coach Faces New Student Sexual Assault Charges
This is Bryant Shephard’s third arrest in connection with a case that began in 2023.
Man With ICE Detainer Accused of Practicing Dentistry Without a License in Houston
Ceasar Augusto Perez Mejia had previously been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Houston Bar Shooting Suspect Arrested, ICE Detainer Issued
Venezuelan national Jose Miguel Briceno is accused of aggravated assault occurring as part of a mass shooting.
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Dallas Council Claims They Can Make Cuts to Police and Still Deliver Public Safety
In a reversal from claims made to the Texas Legislature in last year’s opposition to property tax reform, Dallas’ city council is saying they can make cuts to the police and still deliver public safety. With average homeowners' tax bills from the city over 56 percent...
County Rejects ‘Coronavirus Cash’ for Now
As local governments across the state are looking for ways to spend huge windfalls of federal cash earmarked for Chinese coronavirus relief, officials in one North Texas county said “no” to taking the taxpayer money until they find out what “strings” are attached....
Christians Gather to Pray for Healing and Unity in Dallas
While some political organizations are actively inciting division and violence in response to the tragic death of George Floyd, Christians of all races gathered in Dallas in an effort to bring heaven down to earth. Ever since the tragic death of George Floyd at the...
Antifa Members Arrested for Looting in Austin Amid Nationwide Riots
AUSTIN — Amid violence and murder at riots nationwide, three members of antifa, a radical military group, have been arrested in Texas’ capital city for burglarizing a local Target store. Lisa Hogan, Samuel Miller, and Skye Elder were arrested last week and charged...
Austin City Council to Consider $100M Cut from Police Budget
Public demands by Black Lives Matter and antifa protesters are gaining support within the Austin City Council; the council is expected to vote on a number of measures soon, including a potential $100 million cut to the police department. Spurred by demands from the...
Will Dallas’ Mayor and City Council Reform or Eliminate the Police Department?
UPDATE 06/08/2020 - Evening: Councilmembers Jennifer Gates, Cara Mendolsohn, and Chad West have said they are against eliminating the Dallas Police Department. UPDATE 06/08/2020 - Afternoon: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he is against eliminating the Dallas Police...
North Texas Grassroots React to Contact Tracing
As Texas moves forward on a multimillion-dollar contract with a questionable company to track who Texans have been in contact with, grassroots leaders in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex have expressed concern about their right to privacy. They also have questions for...
Several Austin City Council Members Tell Police Chief to Resign
AUSTIN — After violent protests, cries for defunding the police, and now calls for removing the police chief, the looming question continues in Texas’ capital city: what will happen to local law enforcement? The Austin City Council had an emergency meeting Friday to...
Commentary: The Virus’ Uneven Path
In this miserable COVID-19 spring, it’s tempting for remote workers to vent our frustrations with being hemmed in, forced to stare at screens while unable to do much else other than walk around the block or go to Costco. Yet the pain felt by the teleworking middle...