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Admitted Mail Ballot Fraudster Charged in Jury Summons Scam
Zul Mohamed, who admitted to voter fraud in his 2020 mayoral election, faces new charges of sending fake jury notices for the date of his trial.
US Rep. Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking
The legislation would provide state and local law enforcement jurisdictions with federal criminal justice funding to fight human trafficking.
Keller ISD Board Faces Massive Community Backlash Over Proposal to Split District
During Thursday night’s special board meeting, hundreds in the community spoke out against the proposal.
Cy-Fair ISD Adopts Policy Rejecting Gender Ideology, Affirming Parental Rights
The policy rejects “gender ideology” and “gender fluidity” in educational materials, classroom discussions, instructional tools, and district-sponsored extracurricular activities.
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AG Paxton Accuses NCAA of Misleading Consumers by Allowing Male Athletes in Women’s Events
Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the National Collegiate Athletic Association for allowing biological males to compete against women. The lawsuit, announced Sunday, accuses the NCAA of “engaging in false, deceptive, and misleading practices by marketing sporting...
Lake Travis Is Latest School District Facing Superintendent Shake-up
Mysterious misconduct allegations and mid-year moves are spurring a flurry of superintendent shake-ups within Texas school districts. At any given time, dozens of the state's independent school districts are searching for new superintendents. Lake Travis ISD is the...
Wells Fargo Exits Net-Zero Banking Alliance After Texas Probe Into Anti-Energy Policies
Wells Fargo has withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance after Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a review into the bank and other financial institutions for potentially violating a state law. In October 2023, Paxton opened a review into Wells Fargo and other...
Sources: Dennis Bonnen Spied on Democrat Caucus Meetings on Behalf of Dustin Burrows
In a dramatic twist to the already contentious Texas House speaker race, accusations of unethical behavior are being levied against State Rep. Dustin Burrows and his campaign. In a series of social media posts, State Rep. J.M. Lozano (R–Kingsville) alleged that a...
Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign to Deter Illegal Immigration
Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled a billboard campaign meant to dissuade illegal aliens from crossing into Texas. At a press conference in Eagle Pass on Thursday, Abbott revealed that over 40 billboards have been placed in strategic locations across Central America,...
Incoming State Rep. Kerwin Introduces Measure to Limit Harmful Chemicals in Fertilizer
State Rep.-elect Helen Kerwin of Glen Rose has introduced a measure to regulate and limit the proliferation of harmful chemicals in fertilizers sold in Texas. House Bill 1674 officially defines perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “PFAS” chemicals....
Ken Paxton Steps In to Stop ‘Show Hearing’ With Convicted Murderer in the Capitol
A House committee’s effort to have a convicted child-killer testify has been thwarted once again by Attorney General Ken Paxton. The case in question concerns Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002 in Palestine, Texas....
Legislation Filed to Abolish the Austin City Council
A measure filed in the Texas Legislature could reduce the burden of government in Texas’ capital city. House Bill 274, by State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park), would abolish the Austin City Council in favor of a "District of Austin" in which the state government...
Sabine County Tax Trends: Rising Appraisals Drive Increased Revenues
Taxing entities in Sabine County have seen notable changes over the past three years, with rising property appraisals driving increased revenues despite stable or declining tax rates. This isn’t uncommon in our comprehensive review of property tax rates and average...