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Officials Continue Investigations Into North Texas Islamic ‘City’
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn called for a federal investigation while Attorney General Ken Paxton expanded his office’s investigation.
Lovejoy ISD Taxpayers Oppose $276 Million School Bonds
With interest, the bonds would cost local property taxpayers more than half a billion dollars.
Coalition Urges Hearing on Retail Decency Act to Shield Children from Explicit Products
Activists warn that some stores have begun openly displaying adult-themed items near products intended for children.
How a Perennial Playoff Failure Is Profiting off the Texas Lottery
Are the Cowboys more focused on winning tax-funded contracts than football games?
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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...
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,...