Local Texas News
Read local Texas news in cities and counties in Texas, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, DFW, Metroplex, San Antonio, Travis County, Harris County, Dallas County, Tarrant County, Bexar County
Local
East Texas Teacher Arrested for Injuring Child
Kyle Lee Rocha was allegedly seen pushing the elementary student’s desk back, resulting in him hitting his head and elbows.
Tensions Rise Over Student Safety During McKinney School Board Meeting
McKinney ISD trustees appeared hostile toward each other and speakers at the podium.
Denton City Council Rejects Conservative Library Board Nominee
Nominee Debi Scaggs says she was deemed a “radical” because she believes in protecting children from sexually explicit and vulgar content.
Former Houston Police Officer Convicted of Murders
The 2019 Harding Street Raid was based on falsified reports and took the lives of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog.
Local Archive
Transportation Reform: Restore Local Control, Accountability
Before throwing more tax money at a misunderstood transportation crisis, the legislature should first maximize the effectiveness of existing funds. But in addition to placing restrictions on how tax dollars are used, the legislature should also restrict the ability of...
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...