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Federal Court Allows Texas’ Media Censorship Case to Continue
Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle’s order gives credence to Texas’ claim that the federal government sought to suppress right-leaning media companies.
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
Runoff Preview: Bius and Wharton Compete for House District 12
Ben Bius and Trey Wharton are competing to represent the district around College Station.
New Ad Calls Out Gary VanDeaver for ‘Cushy’ Consulting Gig with Lobbying Firm
Club for Growth Action is on track to spend another $4 million ahead of the runoff elections.
Fifth Klein ISD Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Students
The district is investigating Klein Forest High School teacher Isidoro Guerrero but no arrest has been made.
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Don’t Get Angry, Get Active
Most of what passes for “news” in the 21st Century is little more than context-free filler taking up space between click-bait ads, multi-level marketing schemes, and woke corporate trash. It is designed to make the consumer feel a quick flood of emotions so they stick...
Houston Gets a ‘D’ on the State of the City Finances
Fiscal watchdog group Truth in Accounting released its 2024 Financial State of Cities report and Houston ranked 61st out of 75 cities and received a “D” grade. According to the report, any city that has an individual tax burden between $5,000-20,000 receives a “D”...
Dallas Will Vote on $1.25 Billion of City Bond Debt in May Special Election
Dallas residents will soon vote on 10 bond propositions totaling $1.25 billion in property tax-backed debt after city council members voted 14-1 to approve a special May 4 bond election. During Wednesday’s city council meeting, Councilman Omar Narvaez introduced an...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Joins Gov. Abbott in Endorsements for House Seats
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced his endorsement of four candidates for seats in the Texas House. These four candidates have also been endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott. “I’m proud to join Governor Abbott in endorsing these fine candidates for Texas House,” said...
Libs of TikTok Exposes Drag Teacher in Lewisville ISD
A Texas school is once again being exposed by the watchdog account Libs of TikTok for employing a teacher that dresses in drag at school. A video shared on X shows the male teacher, identified as Rachmad Tjachyadi of Hebron High School in Lewisville ISD, roaming the...
Fort Worth ISD Poised to Approve Controversial Sex Ed Curriculum
Fort Worth Independent School District will be deciding on an abstinence-based sex education curriculum after going two school years without one. The district’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) voted to recommend the abstinence-based sex education curriculum...
Decision Texas, South Texas, State
Candidates Compete for House District 30 Open Seat
Texas House District 30 has four candidates competing for the seat being vacated by Republican State Rep. Geanie Morrison. The candidates are A.J. Louderback, Jeff Bauknight, Vanessa Hicks-Callaway, and Bret Baldwin. Throughout his campaign, retired Sheriff A.J....
Texas Schools Still ‘Passing the Trash’
Despite state laws aimed at preventing predatory teachers from compromising students’ safety by continuing to work as educators, evidence shows that loopholes and lax enforcement still allow Texas schools to “pass the trash.” In 2017, Texas lawmakers enacted stiffer...
Mayorkas Impeachment Succeeds in US House By One Vote
House Republicans narrowly voted to impeach U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas after a previous attempt to impeach failed earlier this month. According to the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas approved Tuesday, Republicans...