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Mexican National Wanted for Aggravated Murder Apprehended at Texas Border
Raul Humberto Irigoyen Chavez is wanted by the Mexican government in connection with the murder of his wife.
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.
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Dallas Voters Approve Two of the Citizen-led HERO Amendments
Two of the three HERO amendments proposed have passed.
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North Texas School District Caught Hiding Student’s Gender Confusion from Parents
UPDATED January 8 with a comment from Anna ISD. A North Texas school district has been caught hiding vital information from parents regarding the mental health issues of students who believe they are “transgender.” Government watchdog group Citizens Defending Freedom...
Austin Mayor Says Contract with Local Police Union is Top Priority
As the Austin Police Department faces a prolonged personnel shortage and rising crime, Mayor Kirk Watson says one of his top priorities is to come to a contract agreement with the Austin Police Association. According to the Austin Monitor, Watson plans to introduce a...
Houston, Local, Year in Review
Houston: A Year of Challenges Ahead
The Houston region is anticipating significant challenges over the next few years. With a new administration taking office, a restructuring of Houston’s governing structure, and primary elections on the horizon, there’s a lot to focus on. As Mayor Sylvester Turner...
Footage Shows Thousands of Illegal Aliens Flooding Eagle Pass
New footage posted on X shows illegal aliens coming across the Texas-Mexico border at Eagle Pass and awaiting processing. The footage—captured by citizen journalist Auden Cabello—is from December 19. According to Cabello, hundreds are crossing the border every day at...
Dawson County Becomes Fifth County in Texas to Outlaw Abortion, Abortion Trafficking
Another West Texas county has voted to adopt an ordinance outlawing abortion and abortion trafficking within its unincorporated area, making it the fifth Texas county to pass the ordinance. The Dawson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt a "Sanctuary...
Klein Teacher Accused of Touching 7-year-old Student to ‘Gratify Sexual Desire’
An elementary school teacher in Klein Independent School District was arrested Monday following accusations that he improperly touched a 7-year-old female student “with the intent to arouse and gratify his sexual desire.” Matthew Stegeman Sr., 52, was charged with...
The ‘City With No Property Taxes’ Might Soon Have Them
On the heels of an election largely centered on candidates’ opposition to implementing a property tax, the Stafford City Council has opened discussion on placing a property tax measure up for a vote next November. The small town, just shy of 20,000 residents and...
Police Defunder Requests Increased Patrols
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, who previously served a decade on the Austin City Council, recently requested additional patrols in his neighborhood. The Austin Police Retired Officers Association reacted to the “hypocrisy” as Casar advocated for defunding the police in 2020....
North Texas Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
A North Texas robotics teacher was arrested on charges relating to child pornography. According to a report from The Dallas Express, Corey Lance Bankston worked at Greenville High School and was arrested by the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Thursday. He was...