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Keith Self’s Debt Vote Exposes Why TX3DNews Exists: Accountability, Not Excuses

Congressman Keith Self said the bill would drive debt to $56 trillion and fail to cut spending—then voted for it ...
Collin County faces budget cuts affecting local schools, healthcare, and property taxes.

Texas Budget Cuts: How Collin County Families Are Paying the Price

Texas lawmakers tout “balanced budgets,” but in Collin County, the results are school closures, higher property taxes, and growing pressure ...
Protesters at the Stand Up for Democracy rally in Frisco hold handmade signs along a busy intersection, advocating for reproductive rights, gun safety, and constitutional protections.

Frisco Rally Showcases Grassroots Energy—and One Tense Exchange Turned Civil

Residents gathered in Frisco for the Stand Up for Democracy rally, voicing concerns about corruption, civil rights, and national leadership ...
Evan Hunt and Collin County Democrats gather at Boots on the Ground event to promote civic engagement and 2026 election momentum in TX-03

Boots on the Ground Event Highlights TX-03 Democrats, 2026 Election Momentum

Collin County Democrats gathered for the 2025 Boots on the Ground event to rally around civic engagement, spotlight local leadership, ...
Chromebook with warning overlay – student safety alert in Allen ISD

Dangerous ‘Chromebook Challenge’ Hits TX03 Schools

By RJ Morales - TX3DNews In the ever-evolving world of social media, a troubling new trend is making the rounds—and ...
TX-03's June 7, 2025, runoffs ignite fierce battles in McKinney’s mayoral race and Frisco’s City Council, shaping North Texas’s growth, culture, and 2026 FIFA World Cup spotlight.

The Great TX03 Runoff Roundup: Democracy’s Best-Kept Secret?

TX-03’s June 7, 2025, runoffs ignite McKinney’s mayoral and At-Large Seat 1 races, plus Frisco’s City Council battles, deciding airport ...
Traffic cone and pothole on city street with headline text: After the Pothole Pushback – A Street-Level Conversation Worth Having

After the Pothole Pushback: A Street-Level Conversation Worth Having

McKinney’s street delays sparked strong opinions, but we’re not backing down. Here’s why transparency—and timely roadwork—still matter in TX-03 ...
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How Byron Nelson 2025 Supercharged McKinney’s Economy and Put TX-03 in the Spotlight

By Adam Fudd | TX3DNews.com For one electric weekend in May, McKinney wasn’t just on the map — it was ...
Collin County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle parked beside a rural barn under a cloudy sky

Fentanyl in TX-03: A Crisis Too Close to Home

A McKinney teen lost his life to a single pill. Now TX-03 is facing the truth behind a crisis we ...
A split image showing two contrasting scenes. On the right, a cracked and weathered pavement with visible fissures stretches across the foreground, casting shadows from nearby trees. On the left, a modern, shiny stadium with a green field and tiered seating under a clear blue sky represents new infrastructure. The image is divided vertically by a white line down the center, emphasizing the contrast between old and new.

Splashy Projects, Cracked Roads: Are TX-03 Cities Building Too Big and Fixing Too Little?

Massive projects are rising across McKinney, Plano, Frisco, and Princeton — but roads are breaking, drains are backing up, and ...