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Republican County Republican Chair criticizes the inspector for supporting college campuses with early voting locations
A tussle has broken out between people of the Tarrant County Republican Party (TCGOP) with less than two weeks until the election. Last month, party president Bo French sent a letter of call to action before the commissioners court’s decision to vote on a list of early voting locations. He urged Tarrant County Republican people […]
Kerrville Electioneering, Solicitation Ordinances Partially Blocked by Court
On constitutional grounds, Liberty in Action ( LIA ) Network, its director, Terri Hall, and volunteer Rachel Vickers filed a motion for a preliminary injunction challenging the electioneering and solicitation ordinances. × This section requires Browser. You must have Javascript in order to learn advanced content. Choose help it in your website settings. See the […]
Smithville City Council Approves Property Tax Increase Amid State Legislator’s Criticism
Opponents of a double-digit percent tax rate increase in Smithville, including state Rep. Stan Gerdes (R-Smithville ), succeeded in forcing the city government to adopt a lowered rate in future fiscal year’s budget. A 7.2 percent increase in the property tax rate, in contrast to the general tax increase, and a reduction of the individual […]
A” sanctuary city design” resolution that blocks personal annexation is a Texas senator’s attack on a college station
Two landowners ‘ requests to rely on a state law that would let them leave the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction ( ETJ) and avoid the regulations that come with it were specifically rejected by the City of College Station. Senate Bill 2038, which provides people a method of transfer from a city’s ETJ through petition or […]
The Bee Cave Police Department will build automatic drones as part of an emergency response plan.
A new pilot project utilizing autonomous drones to respond to 911 calls is being developed by the Bee Cave Police Department ( PD). Police Chief Brian Jones made the disclosure during an exam and presentation. × This section requires Browser. For you to be able to read subscription information, Javascript is necessary. Choose help it […]
Former CISD Police Chief Files Motion to Quash Indictment For Robb Elementary Shooting
Pete Arredondo, the former police chief of the original Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, has moved to overturn several charges brought against him in connection with the 2022 Robb Elementary School killing. Arredondo was charged with 10 counts of child danger in June 2024, alleging that he was to blame for a stalled law enforcement […]
Karen Brennan wins a special vote for the Keller City Council
With over 73 percent of the vote cast, Karen Brennan will be the newest part of the Keller City Council for Place 3. She won a three-way contest on Saturday. Frank Roszell and Zane Kupper both submitted applicants for the office. × This section requires Browser. For you to be able to read superior information, […]
Chinese Tank Replicas from the Pacific War Are Included in Fredericksburg’s National Museum’s Repository.
The Chinese Form 95 Ha-Go Light Tank copy was taken from Gotemba, Japan’s NPO Defense Technology Museum. The replica was used in the 10-part HBO series” The Pacific,” which “exposes the true accounts of three Soldiers fighting in the bloody Pacific drama during World War II.” × This section requires Script. You must have Javascript […]
Dallas City Council Requests a Change to the proposed FY 2025 Tax Rate
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After court rulings block the initial plan, Harris County revises the Guaranteed Basic Income Program.
A previous version of the guaranteed basic income ( GBI ) program was stopped by state courts earlier this year, but the Harris County Commissioners Court voted along partisan lines last week to reinstate it for some residents with more restrictions and higher costs. Under the original version of the program, named Uplift Harris, the […]
Elon Musk’s STEM-Focused’ Advertising Astra ‘ Children’s School to Open in Texas This Time
Elon Musk has publicly launched” Ad Astra”, a Montessori-method personal children’s school in Bastrop. Montessori institutions employ a method of self-directed exercise, supported through guided hands-on understanding and cooperation with teachers. × This section requires Browser. For you to be able to read subscription information, Javascript is necessary. Choose help it in your website settings. […]
