Politics

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Here we break down the decisions shaping life in TX-03 — from local elections to federal policy. Whether it’s school board shakeups or congressional votes, this is where the facts meet North Texas.

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Collin County Approves Shift to Hand-Marked Paper Ballots for 2025 Election

In a major reversal, Collin County Commissioners have approved a fast-tracked shift to hand-marked paper ballots for the 2025 election, ...
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Pulpit and Politics: How Local Churches Are Shaping McKinney’s Mayoral Runoff, centered white text on a teal background.

Pulpit and Politics: How Local Churches Are Shaping McKinney’s Mayoral Runoff

As McKinney’s mayoral runoff nears, a heated debate is unfolding over the role of churches in local politics. From pulpit ...
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Illustration of Elon Musk walking off stage, chainsaw in hand, with the U.S. Capitol in the background and bold text reading “Broken Promises, Big Spending.

Elon Musk’s Exit: Broken Promises, Bloated Spending, and TX03 Bitter Lesson

Elon Musk’s exit from Trump’s efficiency experiment promised big cuts but delivered chaos. This op-ed explores the fallout for Texas’s ...
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Texas’ 3rd District Shake-Up: Demographic Shifts and Political Stakes

Texas’ 3rd Congressional District is booming with young professionals and rising Hispanic and Asian communities — but will the GOP ...
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Keith Self’s debt vote headline over a House joint resolution document on a wooden table, highlighting concerns for Texas voters.

Keith Self’s Debt Vote: Why the Math Doesn’t Add Up for Texas Voters

Rep. Keith Self’s debt math just doesn’t add up. After blasting the $20 trillion debt deal as reckless, he turned ...
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Graphic reading “The Big GOP Budget Bust: What It Means for TX-03” over a backdrop of $100 bills, with Scrabble tiles spelling “DEBT.”

The “One Big Beautiful Bust”: What it Means for TX-03

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" promises fiscal responsibility but delivers permanent tax cuts for the wealthy, delayed Medicaid reductions, and ...
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Guest Column: Texas Republicans Quietly Killed HB 4309—And With It, Electoral Fairness

In a quiet procedural move, Texas Republicans blocked HB 4309—a bipartisan bill aimed at restoring third-party ballot access. Guest columnist ...
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Graphic text reads: "What Texas Senate Bill 17 Means for Foreign Land Buyers and TX-03 Residents" on a dark blue background.

Texas Lawmakers Advance SB 17—Here’s How It Could Impact TX-03

Senate Bill 17 aims to block land sales to certain foreign buyers—but in TX-03, where international investment drives local growth, ...
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Trump, Qatar, and the $400 Million Elephant on the Runway

Qatar offers Trump a $400M jet. Rep. Keith Self once called Qatar a terror enabler—so why the silence now? A ...
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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 ...
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Donald Trump, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and red tie with a small American flag pin on his lapel, is seated in a high-backed chair in a formal office. Behind him, an American flag with red and white stripes is visible, along with a window showing a blurred outdoor view and a wooden desk with books and decor, representing a presidential setting for his first 100 days in office in 2025

Trump’s First 100 Days: Wins, Warnings, and What TX-03 Needs to Watch

Trump’s first 100 days have been a mix of bold moves and backfires — and here in TX-03, the impact ...
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A shopper compares rising grocery prices in a North Texas store, reflecting inflation and tariff-driven cost increases in TX-03.

Crushing It or Crushing Us? What Rep. Self Isn’t Saying About Trump’s Economy

Rep. Keith Self praised Trump’s economy, but here in TX-03, rising prices are erasing wage gains. From tariffs to inflation, ...
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