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New Details Emerge in Conservative Professor’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against UT
Allegations of nepotism, at the university president’s behest, are a reminder of ugly recent history.
Kerrville City Council Passes Controversial Anti-Solicitation Ordinance Despite Pushback
The ordinance bars all soliciting, peddling, and canvassing on public sidewalks.
Gender Identity Assignment at Houston High School Sparks Concerns Among Parents, Students
The assignment used an online tool called the “Genderbread Person” and asked students to analyze different aspects of gender.
Austin Hires DEI-Promoting City Manager
T.C. Broadnax is currently the City Manager of Dallas, where he has faced criticism for his handling of crime, homelessness, and police oversight.
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Army Sergeant Daniel Perry Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Army Sgt. Daniel Perry, who shot and killed an armed Black Lives Matter protester in the summer of 2020, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. His sentence could be cut short, however, as Gov. Greg Abbott has asked for an expedited review of the case to issue a...
‘Family-friendly’ Drag Show to Take Place in Sherman
As the Texas House continues to drag its feet on banning sexually explicit drag shows targeting children, a group called Grayson County Pride is hosting a “family-friendly” drag show in Sherman on Saturday, May 13. Senate Bill 12 by State Sen. Bryan Hughes...
Cole Stanley Wins Election for Amarillo Mayor
After a bruising election campaign, Amarillo City Councilman Cole Stanley cruised to victory on Saturday night to win the election as the next mayor. Stanley, a commercial builder and first-term councilman who emerged as a frequent critic of Mayor Ginger Nelson, won...
Amarillo Election Results Round-up
On Saturday night, Amarillo voters made their decisions in some important races for the future of the Panhandle. First, for the Amarillo City Council, voters elected City Councilman Cole Stanley to be the city’s next mayor. Stanley won 75 percent of the vote,...
‘Big Night’ for Local Candidates Endorsed by Texas GOP
In Saturday’s nominally nonpartisan city and school board elections, two-thirds of the candidates endorsed by the Republican Party of Texas won their races. Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi called it a “big night for conservative candidates in local elections.” ...
Godley ISD Voters Reject Massive School Bond
Texas voters already burdened by crushing property tax bills approved billions in new school bond debt that must be repaid, with interest, through property taxes. More than 100 Texas school districts put a combined $25 billion in school bond debt on the May 6 ballot....
McKinney Airport Bond Fails as Other Cities Approve More Property Tax-backed Debt
On Saturday, Texas voters already crushed by property tax burdens approved billions in new city and school bond debt that must be repaid through property taxes. Ten Texas cities put a combined $1.7 billion in bond propositions on the May 6 ballot. While most city...
Godley ISD Clashes With Taxpayers Over School Bond ‘Facts’
A small North Texas school district is accusing people of “spreading misinformation” about a big bond proposition on the May 6 ballot, while hiding the bond’s true cost to taxpayers. Godley Independent School District is asking voters to approve $889 million in new...
Parents Demand Answers for Alleged Sexual Assault of 6-year-old Girl in Plainview ISD
Parents are demanding answers as to how a 6-year-old girl was recorded being sexually assaulted in a classroom by another student while others screamed and cheered him on. The teacher was allegedly in the classroom but was wearing earphones and not paying attention....