Category: Politics

Local governments across North Texas are considering temporary halts on new data center construction as residents and officials voice growing concerns over resource consumption, acoustic disturbance, and land use. Municipalities including Fort Worth, Denton, and Dallas are examining regulatory mechanisms under state statute to evaluate the broader footprint of these critical computing facilities, which process […]

A wave of campus shutdowns is sweeping across Texas. Since 2023, more than 170 public schools have either closed their doors or are slated for closure, according to recent findings from the education advocacy organization Our Schools Our Democracy. Falling student numbers and severe budget deficits have hit major urban centers especially hard. Fort Worth […]

The Frisco City Council is evaluating a proposed $325.3 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a plan that expands municipal staff, funds major public safety upgrades, and raises local utility rates. During an August 10 work session, city leaders reviewed general fund allocations and revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins October […]