Senator Kim Brimer sues to keep Wendy Davis off ballot

Brimer wants Davis disqualified because she hadn't officially resigned her seat on the Fort Worth City Council before announcing her candidacy. Read story.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Gay Texas legislature candidate criticizes Victory Fund

John McClelland, the only openly gay candidate for Texas Legislature, has yet to be endorsed by the nation's largest LGBT political action committee. Read story.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Will Angie Chen Button dodge a debate?

Challenger Sandra Phuong VuLe has challenged Button to a debate, but it's unclear whether Button will go for one. Read story.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Robert Shepard, Jimmy Bennett win last two city council seats in Arlington's run-off election

The landslide victory of the day was Robert Shepard who won with just over 65% of the vote. Read story.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Dallas County Democratic sweep galvanizes Texas GOP

Ron Paul's "Campaign for Liberty" is also a hot topic among the party faithful at Texas Republican Convention. Read story.

Friday, June 13, 2008

Governor's mansion in Austin burned in suspected arson

No arrests or suspects yet and no injuries were reported Read story.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Early voting begins June 2 for June 14 runoff election

Can't wait for this election to be over. Is there another one coming up soon? Read story.

Monday, June 2, 2008

TXMPA to hold North Texas regional meeting May 28

... at the Studio Movie Grill in Addison.

Last year they pushed a film incentive program through the state legislature. What's next? (Attend the meeting to find out.) Read story.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Stephenville UFO traveling at 27 mph apparently broke no speed limits

... and thus was not cited by police.

The shocking (NOT!) final word on the Stephenville saucer sightings: they will remain mysterious. Read story.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Overview of Irving mayoral and city council candidate contributions

Hopping down the money trail.

One clear pattern emerges: Gears and Meagher have the most funds to work with. Read story.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

UPDATED: Plano City Council race shows contrast in campaign contributions

Pat Miner has collected more than twice the amount of money as his opponent Justin Nichols. Read story.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

McKinneyNews.net discusses city council and school board issues in 2008 races

To bus or not to bus? That is one question. Read story.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Best Southwest Citizen recaps races on the iMedia network

The highlight (or lowlight as the case might be) was Duncanville's now-defunct swingers club. Read story.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

McKinneyNews.net discusses key issues in Collin County races

Early voting continues through Tuesday; election day is Saturday

The environment, transportation, and a new cultural center are key issues. Read story.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Arlington Tomorrow fund influences local races

Pegasus News on the Tube gets the story from League of Women Voters Arlington's prez

Candidates disagree about how proceeds from gas drilling should be given back to the community. Read story.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Early voting underway for May 10 election

Polls are open in bond, mayoral, and council races throughout north Texas. Read story.

Monday, April 28, 2008

City of Parker announces commencement of early voting

With mayoral and council member seats to be filled, it's time to "think globally, act locally." Read story.

Monday, April 28, 2008

The Lodge pays taxes, Texas-style

Sexually-oriented business makes its first six-figure payment even as it challenges the consitutionality of Texas' new sin tax. Read story.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

KERA's Think interviews UTD Associate Professor of Political Science, Thomas L. Brunell, Ph. D.

Should elections be less competitive? We'll talk with UTD Associate Professor of Political Science, Thomas L. Brunell, Ph. D. Read story.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Area legislators to address Chamber

Hear legislative priorities and predictions for the 2009 session from Sen. Bob Deuell and Reps. Joe Driver and Barbara Mallory Caraway. Read story.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Voter registrations must be postmarked Thursday for eligibility in May 2008 election

If you want say-so about bonds, council members, and school board trustees, don't delay. Read story.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

One Tarrant County GOP Dist. Judge runoff decided, another may face recount

20 votes out of 10,538 cast separate the winner from the loser in the 17th Judicial District Republican primary runoff. Read story.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Thompson tops Henry for Railroad Commissioner Democratic nomination

According to the Texas Secretary of State's website, 1.42% of eligible Texans turned out for this vote. Read story.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Button takes lead for GOP's Texas District 112 nomination

The winner will face Democrat Sandra VuLe and Libertarian Philip M. White in the November election. Read story.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Early results point to Cannaday as Republican nominee for Dallas County Sheriff's race

Lupe vs. Lowell. Let's get ready to police things! Read story.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Primary runoff elections take place today

Ok, no pushing. No shoving. No name calling. Ready? VOTE! Read story.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Irving Mayor Herbert Gears rises above many trials

"If reelected mayor, I'll continue to help bring down crime rates; continue to grow the tax base which has grown over 30 percent in the last three years, and continue to lower taxes." Read story.

Monday, April 7, 2008

Suburbs and school districts cancel May 10 elections

Elections have been canceled due to a lack of contested races. Read story.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Senator Hutchison goes from "considering" governorship to "planning" on it

Small changes in intentions make media hounds hungry for more. Read story.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

UPDATED: New report by Texans For Public Justice examines questionable spending by Texas Supreme Court

Correction: Texans For Public Justice incorrectly reported that Justice Scott Brister failed to itemize $6,805 in reimbursements that he received from his campaign account in late 2003. Read story.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Ethics Commission: ‘Rent To Own’ scheme violates Texas law

Other North Texas officeholders involved in similar schemes

Texas Ethics Commission imposed a $10,000 fine against former Republican Representative Toby Goodman of Arlington. Read story.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

In primaries, Richardson chooses McCain, Obama, Button

Angie Chen Button will face a runoff against Randall Dunning for the District 112 seat. Read story.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Gilbert Harding withdraws from Duncanville City Council race

That leaves it as a simple rematch between incumbent Deborah Hodge and Grady Smithey, Jr. Read story.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

McKinney's Faubion Middle School student wins third place in Congressional Essay Contest

Congressman Sam Johnson to Present Award During a Special Ceremony on Monday, March 24. Read story.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Gay Plano City Council candidate a pioneer

Justin Nichols is the youngest candidate ever, and the first openly gay candidate, to run for a seat on the Plano City Council. Read story.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Teetotaling Colleyville surgeon appointed to alcohol commission

Dr. Steven Weinberg "surprised" at appointment -- gee, I would be, too, if I were him. Read story.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

New EPA standards target 22 Texas counties; Perry none too pleased

Counties failing the new EPA standards have until 2013 to submit proposals for how they will clean their air. Read story.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Denton County city election slates set

Argyle, Double Oak, Highland Village, and Flower Mound will have actual races to vote on. Read story.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Whose interests do these elected officials represent anyway?

State Board of Education meet at SMU Friday

At SMU on Friday, State Board of Education members will reform testing behind closed doors to avoid input from those meddling teachers. Read story.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Candidates for city councils, school boards must file by 5 p.m. Monday

Those running will join several different contested mayoral elections already on the ballot. Read story.

Sunday, March 9, 2008