The Texas Ethics Commission fined McKinney Above the Rest PAC $2,500 for “substantial” unreported financial activity.
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Fort Worth Drag Show Performers Dress, Dance Sexually
Videos from the event showed the cross-dressing performers wearing tight and revealing clothing while dancing provocatively around the room collecting cash.
Denton DA Fails to Respond to Voters’ School Electioneering Allegations
Texas law requires district attorneys to investigate criminal election complaints if two or more voters submit affidavits.
McKinney Puts Multiple Multi-Million Dollar Bonds on May Ballot
If passed, all bonds would cost local property taxpayers more than $712 million with interest.
Parent Sues Prosper ISD for Alleged Assault of 5-year-old Student
The lawsuit alleges that the incident “appears to be part of a larger pattern of students being abused and staff failing to intervene at Rucker Elementary.”
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PARENT: Allen ISD Principal Berates Students After Active Shooter Drill
After a few students made noise during the drill, the principal allegedly yelled at the 5th grade class until they cried and then took photos of them.
New PAC Backs Denton School Board Candidates Who Support ‘Students of All Identities’
The Supporters of Denton ISD PAC endorsed two incumbents over challengers who oppose sex and gender ideologies in schools.
Fort Worth Police Chief: Border Security Measure ‘Will Not Change’ Mission
A state lawmaker and a Tarrant County official believe the measure primarily applies to border counties.
Dallas Charter Review Commission to Consider Allowing Non-US Citizens to Serve on Government Boards
The proposal would change the language in the city charter from “citizen” to “residents” or “people.”
Tucker Carlson Talks Texas Border Invasion at Sold-Out Speech in Fort Worth
Carlson—who has been critical of Gov. Abbott’s handling of the border invasion in the past—had not changed his tune.
Fort Worth Venue Will Allow Children to Attend Drag Show
Red Goose Saloon says that while they recommend the show be for ages 16-plus, they will allow children younger to attend.
AG Paxton: Frisco ISD Violated Temporary Restraining Order in Electioneering Case
In late February, Paxton’s office accused Frisco ISD of electioneering.
Dallas College Reportedly Broke State Law Banning DEI in Higher Education
The community college had multiple job listings mandating that employees advance or adhere to DEI policies as a condition of employment.
State Rep. Rogers Set the Stage for School Electioneering Long Before Primary
A newsletter sent out to Garner ISD parents and faculty last fall included an anti-school choice article by Rogers.
North Texas Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child
David Goggins was arrested after a former student spoke out about the alleged assault.
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Fort Worth-area Congressional Seat Goes to Runoff
State Rep. Craig Goldman and John O’Shea are facing off for the open U.S. House District 12 seat.
Princeton ISD Removes 100+ ‘Inappropriate’ Library Books
School board trustees took action to remove the books from circulation for review following an audit by Citizens Defending Freedom.
Lewisville ISD Drag Teacher Resigns
The teacher was exposed by Libs of TikTok last month.
State House Incumbents Win 3 of 4 Collin County GOP Primaries
The race to be the Republican nominee for House District 61 is headed to a May runoff.
Shelley Luther Beats State Rep. Reggie Smith in Rematch
The two previously went head-to-head in 2022.
Mitch Little Beats Freshman State Rep. Kronda Thimesch in Primary
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment featured prominently in the race for House District 65.
Mike Olcott Wins Primary Election Against State Rep. Glenn Rogers
This primary election was a rematch from 2022.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Encourages Parents and Staff to Vote in the Primaries
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde wrote in a news release that this election is “perhaps the most important for public education in Texas history.”
Citizens Pursue Criminal Complaint Against Denton ISD Electioneering
Submission of voter affidavits requires the local district attorney’s office to investigate the complaint.
Glenn Rogers Encourages Illegal Electioneering by School Districts
A text thread is the latest in a series of events suggesting election coordination with government schools.