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Ten Commandments in Public Schools Tracker
Compare state display laws, court orders and petitions, and documented district decisions.
Texas School Library Transparency & Parent Rights
Read SB 13 rules, find parent catalog controls and follow documented local decisions. Search 16 district profiles and 27 selected book records, explore the October 2026 report, or start with the national library materials guide.
Texas Released-Time Religious Instruction & SB 1049 Tracker
Compare state requirements, district policy and provider records. Explore Texarkana ISD, Plano ISD, Houston ISD, and the national released-time network.
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Seminole, Texas abortion ordinance: Proposition B election tracker
Official Proposition B ballot wording, voting checklist, petition records and a source-checked plan for the November 3 election results.
Business & Economy
Broken Promises? Bryan Officials Clash with H-E-B Over Stalled Development
The City of Bryan is locked in a public dispute with H-E-B over a proposed Boonville Road store, raising questions about transparency and taxpayer-funded
Local Government
The Hidden Bill: Eagle Pass Taxpayers Forced to Foot the Bill for Biden’s Border Chaos
Despite Operation Lone Star's success, Eagle Pass taxpayers face rising costs for emergency services due to federal immigration neglect.
Eagle Pass, Texas · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
The Hidden Bill: Eagle Pass Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Border Chaos
Eagle Pass officials reveal the staggering local cost of federal border failures as the city struggles to fund emergency services in the new 2027 budget cycle.
Eagle Pass, Texas · Aug 2, 2026
Local Government
Lowest in Two Counties: Inside Sherman's Push to Keep Utility Rates at the Floor
Sherman's mayor ordered a head-to-head rate comparison with every city in Collin and Grayson counties. The result: the lowest water and solid-waste bills in the region — and a council pledging to keep it that way.
Local Government
Boerne Residents Rally Against High-Density Sprawl and Water Scarcity
Boerne citizens packed City Hall this week to oppose a massive new apartment complex, citing concerns over water infrastructure and the loss of small-town
Local Government
Whitesboro Residents Push Back Against 61% Property Tax Proposal
A proposed property tax increase that would have added nearly $500 to the average Whitesboro, Texas, homeowner's bill drew a roomful of angry residents — and a quick retreat from the city council.
Whitesboro, Texas · Jul 14, 2026
Crime & Safety
Presidio Residents Demand Federal Action as Border Crossings Strain Small Town Resources
Residents of this remote Texas border town, population 4,000, are calling on the federal government to increase Border Patrol staffing and infrastructure after a surge in illegal crossings overwhelmed local law enforcement and emergency services this spring.