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.
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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
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
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
The landslide victory of the day was Robert Shepard who won with just over 65% of the vote. Read story.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
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
No arrests or suspects yet and no injuries were reported Read story.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Can't wait for this election to be over. Is there another one coming up soon? Read story.
Monday, June 2, 2008
... 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
... 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
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
Pat Miner has collected more than twice the amount of money as his opponent Justin Nichols. Read story.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
To bus or not to bus? That is one question. Read story.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
The highlight (or lowlight as the case might be) was Duncanville's now-defunct swingers club. Read story.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
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
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
Polls are open in bond, mayoral, and council races throughout north Texas. Read story.
Monday, April 28, 2008
With mayoral and council member seats to be filled, it's time to "think globally, act locally." Read story.
Monday, April 28, 2008
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
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
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
If you want say-so about bonds, council members, and school board trustees, don't delay. Read story.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
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
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
The winner will face Democrat Sandra VuLe and Libertarian Philip M. White in the November election. Read story.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Lupe vs. Lowell. Let's get ready to police things! Read story.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Ok, no pushing. No shoving. No name calling. Ready? VOTE! Read story.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
"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
Elections have been canceled due to a lack of contested races. Read story.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Small changes in intentions make media hounds hungry for more. Read story.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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
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
Angie Chen Button will face a runoff against Randall Dunning for the District 112 seat. Read story.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
That leaves it as a simple rematch between incumbent Deborah Hodge and Grady Smithey, Jr. Read story.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Congressman Sam Johnson to Present Award During a Special Ceremony on Monday, March 24. Read story.
Monday, March 17, 2008
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
Dr. Steven Weinberg "surprised" at appointment -- gee, I would be, too, if I were him. Read story.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
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
Argyle, Double Oak, Highland Village, and Flower Mound will have actual races to vote on. Read story.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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
Those running will join several different contested mayoral elections already on the ballot. Read story.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Friday Night Films with AFI Dallas "If you build it, they will come" ... could've described Ray Nasher's vision for NorthPark and his sculpture center, or Lenier Temerlin and Michael Caine's desire to start a local AFI festival. The two team up for an all-American screening of Field of Dreams in the Dallas Arts District. Or there's always fireworks. More info