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National Medal of Honor Museum Opens in Arlington
After years of planning and preparation, the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington is opening its doors to the public on Tuesday, March 25. Visitors will be welcomed by a patriotic opening day ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and can be among the first to enjoy the museum’s immersive exhibits. × This page requires Javascript.
City of Fort Worth Argues Election is Necessary to Detach Part of Keller ISD
The City of Fort Worth has weighed into Keller Independent School District’s (ISD) consideration of a proposed detachment plan, submitting a letter to Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton urging that citizens ought to be allowed to vote on whether the plan should move forward. Fort Worth City Attorney Leann Guzman argued that the Texas
Fort Worth City Council Elections Feature 27 Candidates Vying for 10 Council Seats
Fort Worth will be electing a new city council that will lead the city for the next two years on May 3, 2025. Twenty-seven candidates will vie for 10 seats on the council. There are at least two seats that will be filled with new candidates, as District 5 incumbent and longest-serving council member Gyna
Harris County Taxpayers to Cover Legal Bills for Hidalgo, Staffers Indicted in Alleged Bid-Rigging Scheme
In a 3 to 1 partisan vote with Hidalgo not voting, Harris County commissioners opted to cover the legal expenses following a private executive session on Thursday. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. See the original article:
Colony Ridge Bust Results in 118 Arrests for Offenses Ranging from Homicide to Drug Trafficking
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made 118 arrests in a multi-agency raid of the Colony Ridge development in Liberty County near Houston, which has been accused of knowingly allowing illegal aliens to purchase property. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the operation on the morning of February 24: “Colony Ridge is being targeted today. Texas
Tarrant County District Attorney Seeks Attorney General’s Opinion on School District Detachment
Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells, on behalf of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court, is seeking the Texas attorney general’s (AG) opinion for “clarification on the procedural requirements for a school district engaging in the detachment process.” Keller Independent School District (ISD) has recently been discussing plans and options for detaching a western portion of
West Texas County Reports Rising Measles Cases in Recent Weeks
Once thought to be a dormant disease, Texas has experienced a recent uptick in measles cases among school-age children. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported in early February about six cases of measles that had been identified in Gaines County, which is located in rural West Texas along the New Mexico border.
Elon Musk, SpaceX Granted Election to Incorporate ‘Starbase, Texas’
Elon Musk has successfully secured a special election in Texas to determine if residents near the Rio Grande Valley want to incorporate a portion of the area into a new town named “Starbase.” Musk’s space exploration company SpaceX is headquartered at its Starbase spaceport in Boca Chica, which has continued to build infrastructure and launch
Elon Musk, SpaceX Granted Election to Incorporate ‘Starbase, Texas’
Elon Musk has successfully secured a special election in Texas to determine if residents near the Rio Grande Valley want to incorporate a portion of the area into a new town named “Starbase.” Musk’s space exploration company SpaceX is headquartered at its Starbase spaceport in Boca Chica, which has continued to build infrastructure and launch
Felony Charges for Harris County Judge Hidalgo’s Former Chief to be Dismissed in Intervention Deal With Texas Attorney General
A prosecutor with the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) agreed to dismiss felony charges of Misuse of Official Information pending against Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s former Chief of Staff Alex Triantaphyllis on Thursday. Triantaphyllis has also been given a pretrial intervention contract for the felony charge of Tampering with a Record that
Former Harris County District Attorney Defends Indictments of County Judge’s Staff Tossed by Attorney General
Former Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg defended the indictments of three of County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s staff in relation to an alleged bid-rigging scheme for millions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds after the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) moved to drop charges against two of the three defendants last week.
Texas Lawmakers Eye Changes to Harris County Flood Control District
Although Harris County has managed most of its own flood mitigation and planning for more than 80 years, state lawmakers are considering changes to the governance and territory of the state’s only flood control district delineated along county lines. A special purpose district created by the Texas Legislature in 1937, the Harris County Flood Control
