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Bastrop City Council Votes To End Flock Camera Contract
Bastrop City Council Votes To End Flock Camera Contract
Council members proposed restrictions on any future ALPR contracts in addition to the cancellation.
Trump Orders USDA To Explore Restoring Beef-Origin Labeling


Trump Orders USDA To Explore Restoring Beef-Origin Labeling


The order is intended to promote American beef and ensure transparency for consumers.
More Flock Cameras Removed in Texas
More Flock Cameras Removed in Texas
The Leander City Council voted to freeze use of its cameras while the Manor Police Department ended its relationship with Flock Safety.
Bastrop City Council Votes to Cover Flock Cameras
Bastrop City Council Votes to Cover Flock Cameras
The Bastrop mayor noted that “public safety isn’t our only responsibility. Public trust is as well.”
AG Paxton Seeks to Revive Pfizer Lawsuit
AG Paxton Seeks to Revive Pfizer Lawsuit
The federal appeals court signaled skepticism over the district judge’s ability to grant Pfizer immunity and dismiss the case.
Senators Weigh Data Center Resource Usage
Senators Weigh Data Center Resource Usage
Lawmakers heard concerns over incomplete water-use reporting, cooling systems, and the local effects of data center development.
Gov. Abbott Pauses State Funding for Flock Cameras
Gov. Abbott Pauses State Funding for Flock Cameras
The decision comes amid mounting Flock contract cancellations throughout Texas.
Wylie City Council Declines To Renew Flock Camera Contract
Wylie City Council Declines To Renew Flock Camera Contract
The decision comes after a resident-led campaign to “deflock” Wylie.
Congressman Asks Feds to Investigate Islamic Community Near San Antonio Military Base
Congressman Asks Feds to Investigate Islamic Community Near San Antonio Military Base
The planned community is 30 minutes from a Bexar County military installation.
Bastrop’s Out-of-Town Council Retreat Could Spur Changes to State Law
Bastrop’s Out-of-Town Council Retreat Could Spur Changes to State Law
City officials defended holding council workshops outside Bastrop as House members questioned whether conducting city business far from residents...
Lawmakers Scrutinize Barbers Hill’s Massive Education Foundation
Lawmakers Scrutinize Barbers Hill’s Massive Education Foundation
House members questioned nearly $100 million directed to the foundation, its real estate investments, and potential conflicts of interest.
Texas Comptroller to Investigate School District Spending
Texas Comptroller to Investigate School District Spending
Don Huffines will review up to four districts as Gov. Greg Abbott calls for greater scrutiny of the state’s $104.9 billion in K-12 spending.