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Did Round Rock ISD Officials Attempt to Cover Up a Sexual Assault?
According to former Round Rock ISD Chief of Police Dennis Weiner, the district attempted to hide a sexual assault of a five-year-old student.
Prosper ISD Parents Propose Single-member Voting Districts
Local families say there’s a real need for all areas of the district to be properly represented on the board of trustees.
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Runoff Preview: Klick and Lowe Race for House District 91
The North Texas district includes part of Tarrant County.
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Hopper and Stucky Compete for House District 64
The district consists of Wise County and part of Denton County.
Local Archive
Planned Parenthood Buying Their Way Around Zoning Regulations in San Antonio
During a press conference Thursday, a coalition of activists with the San Antonio Family Association gathered on Babcock road in opposition to a Planned Parenthood facility that is set to go into operation March 1st. The 22,000 sq. foot abortion ‘mega-center’ would...
Midland City Council Supports Statewide Texting Ban
The Midland City Council voted Tuesday to unanimously support a resolution requesting that the Texas Legislature and Governor take action to approve House Bill 80. HB 80, also known as the Alex Brown Memorial Act, would ban any “text-based communication” while...
Harris County’s Houston Problem
With the legislative session underway, Harris County is looking forward to legislation that will help them recoup much needed funds that are currently being collected by the City of Houston. A favorable bill would require Houston to spend more of the tax revenue...
Uber Announces It Will Abandon San Antonio Operation Due to City Regulations
Uber, the popular ridesharing company, has officially announced that it will cease operations in the City of San Antonio if the regulatory framework adopted by city council in December is allowed to go into effect on its scheduled date of March 1. Uber had already...
Property Tax Limits Terrify Local Politicians, Lobbyists
While tax cuts are dismissed as “gimmicks” in the Straus-lead House, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick continues his push for property tax reform in the Senate. Consequently, county and local governments are terrified that their ability to indiscriminately grow government is...
Texas Republicans Poised to Fund ObamaRail
It was recently reported that TexRail received a $100 million line item in President Obama’s 2016 budget. Despite concerns over an alleged transportation funding “shortfall” and opposition from local constituents, Republicans representing Tarrant County at the...
SA Charter Commission to Recommend Pay Raise for Council and Mayor
During their public hearing last Wednesday, the San Antonio Charter Review Commission stated unanimous support in proposing multiple amendments to the City Charter, including a massive pay raise for council members and the Mayor, automatic compensation increases...
Ryan Elkins: Dedicated to Change
Ryan Elkins may be young, but he has experience that will rival that of many activists in the Houston area. The 20-year old, two-year Patriot Academy alumnus has been involved in fighting the issues burdening his community for the past six years. Elkins moved to The...
HISD Comes Up Short Again
At a Special Meeting on January 22nd, Houston ISD Board Members were delivered an unpromising update from the bond department on the status of their 2012 bond program and ongoing projects. The report notified board members that after asking Houston voters to approve...