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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.
Analysis: Victoria County Residents Face Varied Outcomes in Recent Property Tax Shifts
Two outliers stick out in a county with relatively steady taxation over three years.
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Bonnen Commits to GOP Speaker Selection Process
After announcing his campaign for speaker of the Texas House on Tuesday, State Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R–Angleton) has formally committed to voting for the eventual Republican speaker nominated by the House Republican caucus. When Bonnen made his original announcement,...
Dallas GOP Fighting in Court Against Voter Fraud
Dallas Republicans are once again battling local Democrats to stop voter fraud. They were in court today seeking a temporary restraining order against Dallas County's Democrat elections administrator Toni Pippins-Poole to delay opening of suspicious mail ballots,...
Tony Buzbee Announces Run for Houston Mayor
Houston’s 2019 municipal election cycle won’t kick off until after the dust of next week’s midterm election settles, but potential contenders are already throwing their names in the ring to take on incumbent Mayor Sylvester Turner. Last night, Houston trial attorney...
Crosby ISD’s Road to Recovery
Crosby Independent School District, a small district in unincorporated Harris County, is still struggling after the recent revelation of severe financial problems. But district officials have a path for moving forward and are getting help from a number of sources,...
Austin City Council Set to Renew Special Deal with Planned Parenthood
The Austin City Council is set to give away more tax dollars to renew a special deal with one of the council’s favored businesses: Planned Parenthood. On Thursday, the council will most likely authorize an agreement to lease a publicly owned tract of land to the...
Bettencourt Blasts Harris County Voter Registrar
Voter roll integrity is at risk in Harris County because the county’s elected voter registration official isn’t doing her job, state and local officials said today in a press conference. State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston) made the announcement in front of a UPS...
Dennis Bonnen Files for Speaker
In a widely expected move, State Rep. Dennis Bonnen (R–Angleton) filed paperwork with the Texas Ethics Commission launching his campaign for Speaker of the Texas House. Bonnen has for years been considered a possible successor to Speaker Joe Straus, who announced his...
Texas Democrats Face Criminal Probe of Pre-Filled Voter Forms
State officials are investigating complaints of potentially fraudulent voter applications mailed by the Texas Democratic Party to non-citizens in South Texas. Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos confirmed this week he’s asked for a criminal investigation after...
An Interview with State Sen. Pete Flores
Last week I had the pleasure of having lunch with Pete Flores, who had just been sworn in as Texas Senate District 19’s new state senator. His race, an upset victory for Republicans, made waves not only in Texas but across the country. Since winning his...