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State Representative to Texas Lottery Director: ‘I Want My Money Back’
Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell faced a barrage of questions from lawmakers on the online courier issue and shady jackpot winnings.
Senators Approve Constitutional Amendment Protecting Parental Rights
The constitutional amendment would codify common law on parental rights.
Major ICE Operation Nets 646 Illegal Alien Arrests in Houston, Including Gang Members
Of the 646 arrested, 140 were criminal aliens charged with or convicted of aggravated felonies or other violent offenses.
Belton Middle School Teacher Jailed for Sexually Assaulting a Student
Logan Demeny has been on leave from Belton ISD since allegations arose last month.
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Fort Worth Taxpayers Bailing Out Granger’s Panther Island?
This week, the board of a North Texas water district voted to saddle local taxpayers with more debt to keep afloat a nearly bankrupt redevelopment boondoggle run by the son of a congresswoman. Panther Island is a massive taxpayer-funded government project conceived in...
Lawmakers Call on Abbott for Special Session to Save Baby Tinslee’s Life
As the life of 9-month-old baby Tinslee Lewis hangs in the balance while Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth fights in court to remove her ventilator despite objections from her mother, a bipartisan group of Texas legislators is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to...
State Law: Cost is No Concern for Texas School Bonds
A North Texas school district’s citizen bond committee recently revealed a state law that may surprise you: local governments aren’t allowed to consider cost when choosing contractors for their taxpayer-funded projects. Recently, voters in Keller Independent School...
Patrick: Alamo Comments from Bush “Offensive and Inaccurate”
This article has been updated with Commissioner George P. Bush's response. After Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush released a string of Twitter posts last week, in which he characterized those that were skeptical of plans to “reimagine” the Alamo as “racist,” Lt....
Questionable Actions Taint Midland Bond Election
On Monday, Midland elections officials finally found 836 “missing” ballots from the November election after opening a “mystery box” that was discovered just last week. Hanging in the balance is a close Midland school bond election included on those ballots. During a...
Retiring Cedar Park Principal Takes Parting Shots at Trump
A few days ago, the homepage of the Cedar Park Middle School website featured information on upcoming events, news, and announcements—and the principal’s Twitter feed filled with anti-Trump messages. Cedar Park Middle School Principal Sandra Stewart, who will retire...
Midland Elections Commission to Review Elections Administrator After Box of Ballots Found
The Midland County Elections Commission, which has oversight authority of Elections Administrator Deborah Land, has announced a meeting this coming Friday morning with several items on the agenda. Among the agenda items listed, the commission will “discuss and take...
Staff Blog: Life-Saving Judge’s Intervention Absolutely Necessary
A North Texas District Court judge’s restraining order saving the life of a 9-month-old baby from a hospital was extended last week. His action was necessary and just, but when will the Texas Legislature act so no other family has to face this type of hospital horror?...
Grassroots Rock Tarrant Property Tax Election
A grassroots-led campaign, combined with the hard work of candidates, has brought more taxpayer representation to a North Texas Appraisal Board with the successful election of three newcomers, including 2019 Conservative Leader Award winner Rich DeOtte. Many Tarrant...