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War Powers deadline puts Congress and the White House back under scrutiny
A national War Powers fight raises direct accountability questions about presidential military authority, congressional authorization, public statements, and how lawmakers respond.
United States / May 1, 2026
Source: CBS News
Texas municipal elections put city halls, school boards, and bonds on the ballot
Texas voters are deciding local races and bond packages, including city offices, school districts, local infrastructure, public safety facilities, and education funding.
Texas / May 1, 2026
Source: CBS Texas
East Texas lawmakers get seats on general aviation review
State lawmakers are reviewing smaller Texas airports, regional air service, aviation workforce shortages, disaster response, and infrastructure needs that can matter to rural East Texas.
East Texas / Apr 29, 2026
Source: KLTV
Ten East Texas school districts put bond measures before voters
East Texas voters are being asked to decide school and college bond proposals covering construction, CTE facilities, safety upgrades, buses, stadium projects, technology, and campus repairs.
East Texas / Apr 16, 2026
Source: KETK via AOL
How East Texas Representatives Voted on the New Property Tax Relief Bill
The Texas House passed HB 1750, a property tax relief measure that could save homeowners thousands. Here's how your representatives voted.
Texas / Apr 15, 2026
Source: Texas Tribune
Sabine River Authority Dispute: What Your Officials Aren't Telling You
A growing dispute over water allocation rights along the Sabine River could affect thousands of East Texas residents. Several elected officials have ties to parties involved.
Texas / Apr 12, 2026
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East Texas lawmakers get seats on general aviation review
State lawmakers are reviewing smaller Texas airports, regional air service, aviation workforce shortages, disaster response, and infrastructure needs that can matter to rural East Texas.
East Texas / Apr 29, 2026
Source: KLTV
Ten East Texas school districts put bond measures before voters
East Texas voters are being asked to decide school and college bond proposals covering construction, CTE facilities, safety upgrades, buses, stadium projects, technology, and campus repairs.
East Texas / Apr 16, 2026
Source: KETK via AOL
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Texas municipal elections put city halls, school boards, and bonds on the ballot
Texas voters are deciding local races and bond packages, including city offices, school districts, local infrastructure, public safety facilities, and education funding.
Texas / May 1, 2026
Source: CBS Texas
How East Texas Representatives Voted on the New Property Tax Relief Bill
The Texas House passed HB 1750, a property tax relief measure that could save homeowners thousands. Here's how your representatives voted.
Texas / Apr 15, 2026
Source: Texas Tribune
Cruz and Cornyn Push Competing FEMA Reform Bills After East Texas Tornado Response Failures
Following widespread criticism of FEMA's slow response to the February 2026 East Texas tornadoes, both Texas senators have filed reform bills with sharply different approaches.
Texas / Apr 14, 2026
Source: Marshall News Messenger
Sabine River Authority Dispute: What Your Officials Aren't Telling You
A growing dispute over water allocation rights along the Sabine River could affect thousands of East Texas residents. Several elected officials have ties to parties involved.
Texas / Apr 12, 2026
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Texas Senate Advances Appraisal Cap Tightening to 3.5% as Property Tax Debate Heats Up
The Senate passed SB 780, lowering the annual property appraisal cap from 10% to 3.5% for all properties. The bill goes further than the House version and sets up a conference committee fight.
Texas / Apr 12, 2026
Source: Dallas Morning News
Parents Demand More Transparency from East Texas School Boards
A coalition of parents across Tyler and Longview ISDs are pushing for open meeting reforms and public access to curriculum decisions.
Texas / Apr 10, 2026
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