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Republicans Make Gains in Harris County
Harris County Republicans had their strongest showing since 2014, besting Democrats in judicial races and coming within striking distance for countywide offices.
Voters Reject Rockwall ISD’s Big Bonds and Tax Increase
Local taxpayer suggests replacing “tax and spend” school board members in the next election.
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Dallas Voters Approve Two of the Citizen-led HERO Amendments
Two of the three HERO amendments proposed have passed.
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
Republican Flips McLennan County Commissioner Seat
The seat has been held by Democrats for 125 years.
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Amid Construction Surge, Austin Rental Prices Fall
While Texas’ capital city is often seen as an example of what not to do, one recent trend points in the opposite direction. According to press reports, residential rent prices in Austin have fallen 6 percent in the past year and 10 percent in the past two years. This...
Tussle Over East Texas Wind Farm Headed to Trial
Residents in rural East Texas are suing to stop development of a 30,000-acre wind farm known as the Bug Tussle Wind Ranch. Local landowners argue the project’s offshore-size turbines will result in destruction of property value and loss of livelihood, violating Texas...
Round Rock ISD Uses Taxpayer Money on Sexual Identity Swag
As school districts complain about a lack of funding, the Round Rock Independent School District used taxpayer funds to buy rainbow-themed memorabilia for the first-ever Round Rock Pride event. A public information request revealed that the district spent $640.53 on...
Austin Light Rail Scheme Remains on Ice After Trial Postponed
A trial to determine the validity of Austin’s “Project Connect” light rail plan has been indefinitely postponed due to an appeal by the Texas Office of the Attorney General over a separate aspect of the plan's validity. Tuesday’s trial was supposed to litigate...
Austin Public Library Recommends Chest Binding Book for Teens
Austin Public Library staff is promoting a book about chest binding on its Teen Nonfiction reading list. The book is available for teens on library shelves at 11 locations throughout Austin. Categorizing the book as a graphic novel, APL touts Breathe - Journeys to...
Houston Settles With Firefighters
After weeks of delay and questions over whether or not the Houston City Controller would certify or sign off on the mayor’s proposed 5-year collective bargaining agreement with the city's firefighters, the City Council unanimously approved the agreement 14-0 with...
City of Fort Worth Funds Sexualized LGBT Event
After a group in Arlington held an LGBT ‘Pride’ event, another group in Fort Worth hosted a similar event where children were seen dancing alongside drag performers. The Trinity Pride Fest, sponsored by the non-profit organization Visit Fort Worth—which is funded at...
Fort Worth Hires ‘Diversity’ Consultant
As Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French continues to expose leftist infiltration in Fort Worth, documents that recently surfaced show the Fort Worth City Council has hired a diversity consultant. French uncovered documents showing the Fort Worth City Council expanded...
Republicans Elected to Harris County Appraisal District Board
In Saturday's runoff election for the Harris County Appraisal District, Republicans Kyle Scott and Ericka McCrutcheon were handed a decisive victory over opponents Melissa Noriega and Pelumi Adeleke. Scott, who ran for Place 2, won 57 percent to Noriega’s 42 percent,...