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Letters to Fort Worth Mayor Allege City Councilwoman Threatened Daughter’s Volleyball Coach
Fort Worth Councilwoman Elizabeth Beck has allegedly targeted and threatened the job of her daughter’s volleyball coach. Last month, Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) teacher and volleyball coach Carley Long sent a letter to Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker asserting that Beck had threatened her job, bullied her, and generally abused her power as […]
Incumbent Eddie Morales Faces Off Against GOP Challenger Robert Garza in West Texas House District
A key border district sees incumbent Rep. Eddie Morales Jr. (D-Eagle Pass) facing GOP nominee Robert Garza in a high-stakes race, with hundreds of thousands of dollars pouring in. The influx of funding has cast this election as one of the most closely-watched contests in Texas, with both parties vying for influence in a region […]
Attorney General’s Lawsuit Against Harris County Guaranteed Basic Income Program Dismissed
A district court judge has declined to block a Harris County guaranteed basic income (GBI) program that will provide monthly stipends to randomly selected residents and dismissed a lawsuit arguing the plan is illegal under the Texas Constitution. Last month, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and […]
SAPD Confirms Venezuelan ‘Tren de Aragua’ Gang Occupied Vacant Apartments
The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) confirmed that members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) had taken over vacant apartments in San Antonio’s Palatia Apartments complex in early October, although there are unconfirmed reports of them currently occupying up to four complexes. “On Oct. 5, multiple law enforcement agencies conducted an operation at […]
San Antonio Police Confirm Venezuelan ‘Tren de Aragua’ Gang Occupied Vacant Apartments
The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) confirmed that members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) had taken over vacant apartments in San Antonio’s Palatia Apartments complex in early October, although there are unconfirmed reports of them currently occupying up to four complexes. “On Oct. 5, multiple law enforcement agencies conducted an operation at […]
No Abortion Travel Funding in Suggested Awards for San Antonio Reproductive Justice Fund
The San Antonio City Council discussed the planned disbursements of the city’s designated Reproductive Justice Fund at its October 16 meeting, with several members expressing their disappointment that none of the funds were being used for abortion transportation. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. […]
Where to Find Sample Ballots, Voter Information for November Election in All 254 Texas Counties
The lead-up to Texas’ November 5 general election is underway with early voting set to begin Monday, October 21. × 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: https://thetexan.news/elections/2024/where-to-find-sample-ballots-voter-information-for-november-election-in-all-254-texas-counties/article_36bb3134-8b36-11ef-aeac-1fa1b41b61ed.html
State Seeks Recusal of Judge Cornelio in Case of Death Row Inmate Over False Bench Warrant, Secretive Proceedings
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office (HCDAO) is seeking the recusal of a criminal court judge who is accused of issuing a false bench warrant, engaging in secretive proceedings, and creating evidence for the defense for death row inmate Ronald Lee Haskell. According to a motion to recuse, Judge Natalia “Nata” Cornelio issued sealed orders […]
Whitesboro City Council Adopts No-New Revenue Rate
The residents of the small North Texas town of Whitesboro will not face a 30 percent increase in their property tax rate after all. During a specially-called meeting on Friday, September 27, the Whitesboro City Council members voted 4 to 0 to approve the no-new-revenue tax rate for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Council Member Su […]
Small Town, Big Problems: City of Marion Faces Financial Disarray, Paralyzed Council
Somewhere between the lines of an accounting ledger and its vacant council seats, the City of Marion is falling apart at the seams. Ousted mayors, city secretaries, and grade school feuds have left the city mired in debt and financial uncertainty — a town that has two police officers and whose main responsibility is trash […]
Residents in Whitesboro Are Confronted With a 30 % Property Tax Rate Improve
People of Whitesboro, a town of just over 4, 000 people in Grayson County near the border with Oklahoma, are facing a 30 percent property tax rate increase. Last year, Whitesboro’s tax rate was 39.9 cents per$ 100 valuation. The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year ( FY ) 2025 is 51.97 cents. × This […]
Residents in Whitesboro Are Affected by a 30 % Improve in Property Taxes.
People of Whitesboro, a town of just over 4, 000 people in Grayson County near the border with Oklahoma, are facing a 30 percent property tax rate increase. Last year, Whitesboro’s tax rate was 39.9 cents per$ 100 valuation. The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year ( FY ) 2025 is 51.97 cents. × This […]
