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Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum Sample Approved by Fort Bend ISD Board
Bluebonnet Learning is a state-owned, free educational curriculum that includes religious references.
Bexar County GOP Contests Spending Billions on Entertainment Arena in San Antonio
The county Republican Party argued that the city has more important issues to focus on.
Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission Sets Date for ‘Banned Book’ Fair
The event will be open to children.
‘Recognized’ Texas Teacher Charged With Child Grooming
Scott Strobel is accused of sexually grooming a 14-year-old girl he was tutoring.
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Austin Health Official Recommends Cancelling All 2020 Large Events, Despite Unclear Forecasting
Confusing messages and questionable predictions continue from Austin’s local officials, which could cause even more citizens to lose their jobs. On Wednesday, interim Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott said large events such as October’s Austin City...
Higher Property Taxes for Dallas Taxpayers: School Districts
With few exceptions, the average homeowners’ 2019 property tax bills from school districts in Dallas County grew, even though Texas lawmakers passed reforms last year that allotted roughly half of the state’s surplus tax revenue to reducing school property taxes....
Questionable Development Deal for Democrat Senate Candidate’s Son Heading for a Vote
UPDATE 5/21/20 12:35 PM: District 12 Councilwoman Cara Mendolsohn gave the following statement to Texas Scorecard. "I've consistently voted against projects that have obvious conflicts of interest, often with a 14-1 vote. City hall needs to change its reputation for...
Texas Congressional Candidate Blasts Obama-Era Illegal Surveillance of Trump Campaign
Republican candidate for Texas’ 13th Congressional District and retired Navy Admiral Ronny Jackson recently drew the attention of former Obama administration officials. Last week, Jackson released a statement entitled “Democrats Don’t Care About the Rule of Law, They...
Will Dallas County Raise Property Taxes Again?
An official from Dallas County’s budget office revealed that, thanks to the government-mandated economic shutdown, the county is millions of dollars deep in a budget black hole, and they’re showing signs of moving towards raising taxes on already suffering...
Clay Jenkins Repeatedly Rebuked by Dallas County Commissioners
After repeatedly threatening and violating the rights of citizens, a North Texas county judge’s powers have been severely limited by the county’s commissioners. One commissioner even said he’ll request that the state attorney general determine the legality of some of...
6 Vying for Important Central Texas Senate Seat in Special Election
AUSTIN — Central Texans have an important decision this summer: Will they elect a new state senator to fight for them, or continue choosing one that works against them? A special election is coming in July for Senate District 14, a geographical area that includes much...
South Texas Mayor’s Voter Fraud Trial Delayed Again
A South Texas mayor charged with organizing an illegal voting scheme in the election that put him into office two and a half years ago had his trial delayed again, this time due to the Chinese coronavirus. Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina was scheduled to go on trial...
Questions Arise Over Special Development Deal for Democrat Senate Candidate’s Son
Dallas City Council’s transportation committee will vote Monday on whether or not to allow the son of a Texas state senator to build a soccer field beneath an interstate highway, over objections from the local community. At least three city council members are in the...