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Harris County Empowers Attorney to Sue Trump Administration Over Executive Actions
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee recently joined a lawsuit against Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens.
North Texas Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Ruel “JR” Barbee taught art at Newman International Academy, a charter school in Arlington.
State Sen. Creighton Slams Anti-School Choice ‘Rhetoric’
Creighton, with help from other Republicans, attempted to correct the record on taxpayer-funded lobbying, per-pupil funding, and other topics related to school choice.
UT-Austin Offers Core Math Classes Focused on ‘Racial Inequality’
The university offers the courses Numbering Race and Measuring Racial Inequality.
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Rogue Republicans of Montgomery County
The 2018 Republican primary showed the growing divide between the establishment political system and the conservative reform movement throughout the state.In Montgomery County, the contrast between candidates could not have been clearer than in the county...
Abbott Campaigning for Down-Ballot Republicans
Despite his own opponent doing little in regard to campaigning, Texas’ highest-ranking Republican official has been running an aggressive campaign to shore up support for GOP candidates statewide. While Gov. Greg Abbott has spent more than $20 million campaigning...
Establishment Republicans Campaign for Democrats in Montgomery County
The midterm elections have a way of exposing so-called conservatives for the liberals they really are. In the 2018 March primary, a historic shift took place when Montgomery County grassroots conservatives swept their local elections and defeated the...
Ted Cruz Receives Warm Welcome Along the Rio Grande
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R–Texas) began his South Texas tour, making three stops along the Rio Grande: Harlingen, Mission, and Laredo. He was accompanied by Texas State Sen. Dawn Buckingham (R–Lakeway), U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (Utah), and RGV President for the...
In-Person Voter Fraud Alleged in Tarrant County
Tarrant County voter Melanie Bell Lorant was turned away at the polls Wednesday after being told someone else had voted in her place. Worse, Lorant says poll workers refused to document the problem or find a solution. “I need HELP!” Lorant posted on Facebook after the...
Why I’m Voting “NO” on Frisco ISD’s Bond and TRE
I believe we should support measures to improve our schools in a fiscally responsible manner. But to do so, our school boards must be transparent and honest with taxpayers about the district’s needs, wants, and nice-to-haves. Frisco Independent School District’s $691...
Baylor Gives Students “PC” Halloween Dress Code
Right before Halloween, Baylor University sent out a campus-wide email entitled “My Culture Is Not a Costume.” In the email, students are instructed to “be thoughtful and appropriate in choosing your costumes.” Further, the email says “’My Culture Is Not a Costume’ is...
Austin School Board Candidate Promotes Breaking State Law
An Austin school board candidate is advocating ignoring state regulations that she doesn’t agree with. Carmen Tilton, running for Austin Independent School District’s at-large District 9 trustee seat, recently told a public audience that the school district should...
Midland County Pioneers Restorative Justice Program
Beginning November 1, Midland County will be the first in Texas to implement a unique victim assistance program solely focused on victim restitution. The program, initiated by Midland District Attorney Laura Nodolf, is made possible by a grant from Gov. Greg Abbott’s...