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After Girls’ Sports Investigation, Irving ISD Faces Legal Threat Over Censorship
Accuracy in Media is warning that a lawsuit will be filed if the district does not reverse course and stop censoring criticism.
Pastor, Substitute Teacher Arrested Again for Child Sex Crimes
Former East Texas pastor Timothy Nall has a history of sex crime charges involving children.
Amarillo Teacher Gets 30 Days in Jail for Sexual Contact With Student
Kegan Abram taught at Accelerate Christian School.
Amarillo ISD Wrestling Coach Charged With Student Sex Crimes
Nick Herrmann coached at Tascosa High School, where he was once a state-champion wrestler.
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Harris County Judge Orders Locations to Remain Open Late
A state district judge ordered nine Harris County polling locations to stay open one hour later following delayed openings and technical issues this morning. The locations will be required to stay open until 8 p.m. The emergency ruling came after a lawsuit filed today...
Special Interests Make Final Push to Pass Round Rock School Bond
Round Rock ISD taxpayers face a critical $508 million bond election tomorrow — and special interests are pouring in money to sway the outcome. Round Rock Forward, a PAC supporting the bond, has been a subject of controversy in the community. Local taxpayers...
Cruz: ‘Jobs, Freedom, Security’ on the Ballot Tuesday
Jobs, freedom, and security are all on the ballot Tuesday, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz told several hundred enthusiastic voters who packed the house at a “Cruz to Victory” rally Sunday in conservative Collin County — his 47th campaign event in the last six weeks. “We have...
Turner Prepares for Legal Challenge Against Election Outcome
Houston’s contentious fight over firefighter pay may not end when polls close on Tuesday. As this week’s city council agenda rolled out, many took notice of a $1.34 million contract proposal to hire the firm of Norton Rose Fulbright to represent the city in litigation...
Dallas GOP Fights in Court to Protect Elections
In the fight against local Democrat election officials to prevent voter fraud before the election is over, Dallas County Republicans won one and lost another in court on Thursday. But the Dallas GOP’s attorney says voters should be asking why they’re having to fight...
Voters Told DeSoto a “Democrat Voting Location Only”
Voters at a polling place in Dallas County are allegedly being told they’re allowed to vote only for Democrats, according to complaints filed with authorities accusing Democrat election workers and others of illegally electioneering and influencing voters. Casey...
Houston Attorney Wants to End Pay-to-Play at City Hall
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee sent shockwaves around the city when he announced his intent to challenge incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner in 2019. Following the announcement, Buzbee took some time to talk with Texas Scorecard about his candidacy and what he hopes to...
Establishment Republicans Campaign for Democrats in Montgomery County
The midterm elections have a way of exposing so-called conservatives for the liberals they really are. In the 2018 March primary, a historic shift took place when Montgomery County grassroots conservatives swept their local elections and defeated the...
Ted Cruz Receives Warm Welcome Along the Rio Grande
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R–Texas) began his South Texas tour, making three stops along the Rio Grande: Harlingen, Mission, and Laredo. He was accompanied by Texas State Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R–Lakeway), U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (Utah), and RGV President for the...