Politics

Biggs rescinds resignation, remains with city in dual role
Bandera Administrative Assistant and Grant Coordinator Stephanie Biggs has rescinded her resignation and will remain employed by the city.
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District Court Judge Stephanie Boyd issued warning by state oversight commission over YouTube channel, conduct
Criminal District Court Judge Stephanie Boyd issued a public warning by the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct over her conduct in multiple cases and on her court's YouTube channel.
Read moreTaylor promotes 5 from within
Five city of Taylor employees received internal promotions, including three who served as interims in those spots.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will 'go to hell' for his view of the Bible
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Rep. James Talarico will 'go to hell' for his view of the Bible
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Talarico 'going to Hell' for views on Bible, Lt. Gov. Patrick says
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico for his views on the Bible
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Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
A federal judge agreed to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration's creation and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.
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Houston City Council passes $7.5 billion budget amid debate over fees and financial stability
The Houston City Council passed a $7.5 billion budget amid debate over fees and financial stability.
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Trump administration moves forward with barriers in BBNP
Trump administration moves forward with barriers in BBNP
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Cuellar votes against $70B immigration enforcement bill
Rep. Henry Cuellar voted no on a $70 billion immigration-enforcement package that passed the House.
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Texas Tech leadership declares support for Brendan Sorsby
Texas Tech leadership declares support for Brendan Sorsby following statements made by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others.
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Voters to choose District 20 DA Tuesday
Voters in Carter, Johnston, Love, Marshall and Murray counties will choose their district attorney Tuesday.
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Where to vote in Tyler Saturday: mayoral runoff locations listed
More than 11 voting centers will be open throughout Tyler Saturday for the city’s mayoral runoff election between Stuart Hene and John Nix.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will "go to hell" for his view of the Bible
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Rep. James Talarico will
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Dallas City Hall renovation plans paused as council pursues selling landmark site
Dallas City Council members pause renovation plans for Dallas City Hall and instead consider selling the landmark building.
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Mark Hill wins Frisco mayoral runoff, defeating Rod Vilhauer, results show
Mark Hill wins Frisco mayoral runoff election, defeating Rod Vilhauer with 58% of the vote.
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Lawsuits and quorum breaks: series of shenanigans not enough to stop City Hall vote
Dallas City Council votes to move municipal government out of I.M. Pei-designed building
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City's environmental franchise fee on trash bills is illegal tax, appeals court rules
The Texas 8th Court of Appeals ruled that the city of El Paso's environmental franchise fee on trash bills is an illegal tax.
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Proposed ban on Big Bend border wall fails in U.S. House funding panel
A proposal to bar the Trump administration from building a border wall in Big Bend National Park died in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee.
Read moreLetters: Price of war
The author reflects on the lessons learned from past military conflicts and warns against investing in weapons of mass destruction.
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LULAC responds to Fort Hood name vote, lawsuit possible if Congress fails revert to Fort Cavazos
The League of United Latin American Citizens is considering a lawsuit if congressional efforts to revert the name of Fort Hood fail.
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French, Shaw oust incumbents in New Braunfels City Council runoff
Unofficial results show Michael French and Nikki Shaw unseating their incumbent opponents in the New Braunfels City Council runoff election.
Read moreP&Z meeting draws backlash, lack of quorum
P&Z meeting draws backlash, lack of quorum
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Disregard for taxpayers
The national inflation rate has jumped to an annual rate of 4.2% in May and is the third consecutive monthly increase.
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New Braunfels voters to decide mayoral, city council races in June 13 runoff election
Voters in New Braunfels will decide mayoral and city council races in a June 13 runoff election.
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