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Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare
Texas will receive $100 million in federal funding each year for the next five years.
Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.
Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises.
Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the investigation is in response to community concerns.
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Y’All Answered: Put WHO In Charge?
The Biden administration is considering a proposed "Pandemic Agreement" from the World Health Organization that would give the international entity the authority to dictate policy to the states in the event of another "pandemic." Gov. Greg Abbott and 23 other...
Despite Residency Questions, Brent Hagenbuch Wins Republican State Senate Runoff
Brent Hagenbuch won Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff election for the open Texas Senate District 30 seat over opponent Jace Yarborough, but his eligibility to represent the district remains in question. Hagenbuch resigned as chairman of the Denton County Republican...
Gonzales Holds US Congressional Seat, Goldman Wins District 12 Race
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales and former Texas House Republican Caucus Chairman Craig Goldman were victorious in their respective races to represent Texas in the United States House of Representatives. The Texas Secretary of State’s website showed Gonzales, the two-term...
David Lowe Defeats Incumbent State Rep. Stephanie Klick
Army veteran, retired law enforcement officer, and conservative activist David Lowe has defeated incumbent State Rep. Stephanie Klick (R-Fort Worth) in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff to represent House District 91. HD 91 covers part of Tarrant County, including...
Incumbents Secure State Board of Education Seats
Two incumbent Republican State Board of Education Members, Tom Maynard and Pam Little, kept their seats. In Central Texas, Maynard secured his seat over current Round Rock Independent School District Trustee Mary Bone in the Republican primary runoff election for...
Katrina Pierson Takes Texas House District 33 Seat From Justin Holland
Challenger Katrina Pierson beat four-term State Rep. Justin Holland in Tuesday's Republican primary runoff for Texas House District 33. Pierson’s win continues a trend that began in the March 5 primary of challengers defeating incumbents who opposed Gov. Greg Abbott’s...
Helen Kerwin Defeats State Rep. DeWayne Burns in House District 58
Helen Kerwin has beaten incumbent State Rep. DeWayne Burns of Cleburne for the House District 58 Republican nomination. Kerwin, a small business owner, former mayor of Glen Rose, and the first Republican Somervell County commissioner, won by more than 10 percentage...
Rep. VanDeaver Holds Off Challenger in HD 1 Republican Primary Runoff
State Rep. Gary VanDeaver has narrowly held onto his seat against businessman Chris Spencer in Texas House District 1. Data from the Texas Secretary of State’s website showed that, as of 9:35 p.m. Central Standard Time, VanDeaver (R-New Boston) led Spencer by seven...
Alan Schoolcraft Unseats State Rep. John Kuempel
Former lawmaker Alan Schoolcraft has unseated incumbent State Rep. John Kuempel of Seguin for the Republican nomination. House District 44 encompasses Guadalupe and Gonzales Counties. Schoolcraft earned the endorsement of Gov. Greg Abbott for his support of school...