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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.

Screenshot of Congressman Keith Self's X post sharing a news article about an alleged noncitizen voting case while arguing for passage of the SAVE America Act, for the article The standard of Evidence.

The Standard of Evidence Shouldn’t Depend on Your Party 

Opinion by TX3DNews Congressman Keith Self last week shared, on his X and Facebook accounts, the story of an Australian ...
Portrait of Angie Carraway, Democratic candidate for Texas House District 89, who authored an opinion piece on pharmacy benefit managers and prescription drug costs.

Opinion: There Is a Middleman in Your Medicine Cabinet

Democratic Texas House candidate Angie Carraway argues pharmacy benefit managers drive up prescription drug costs and explains why she believes ...
Illustration showing the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Capitol, the Texas State Capitol and a ballot box representing the debate over Congressman Keith Self's proposal to repeal the 17th Amendment and end the direct election of U.S. senators.

Before Texas Gives Up Its Vote, Keith Self’s Proposal Deserves Tough Questions

Congressman Keith Self's proposal to repeal the 17th Amendment would end the direct election of U.S. senators. This opinion explores ...
Graphic titled "Frisco's Choice" showing the final results of Frisco's 2026 mayoral runoff election. Mark Hill received 58.12% of the vote compared with 41.88% for Rod Vilhauer, winning by a margin of 5,486 votes. The graphic accompanies an opinion piece examining what the election may reveal about politics in Collin County.

What Frisco’s Mayoral Election May Tell Us About the Future of Politics in Collin County

Mark Hill defeated Rod Vilhauer by more than 5,400 votes in Frisco's mayoral runoff. This opinion examines what the results ...
Angie Carraway, Democratic candidate for Texas House District 89, discusses rising homeowners and auto insurance costs in Texas.

Opinion: Your Insurance Bill Is a Policy Failure

As part of TX3DNews' ongoing effort to provide readers with direct access to the views of local candidates, we invited ...
Composite image of Congressman Keith Self between imagery representing Christianity and Sharia-related political debate, illustrating discussion over culture-war messaging and priorities in Texas’ 3rd Congressional District.

Keith Self’s Messaging Raises Questions About TX-03 Priorities

Congressman Keith Self’s recent messaging has focused heavily on Sharia warnings, religious liberty debates, and broader cultural issues. As families ...
Editorial graphic featuring Rep. Keith Self in front of the U.S. Capitol and an American flag with headline text referencing the debate over federal vehicle impairment-detection technology and so-called “kill switch” concerns.

“This Could Get You Killed”: What Keith Self’s Posts Say About Power and Fear

Rep. Keith Self is raising alarms about federal impaired-driving detection technology sometimes described online as a vehicle “kill switch.” While ...
Memorial flowers, candles, and “Allen Strong” tributes displayed outside Allen Premium Outlets following the 2023 mass shooting in Allen, Texas.

Allen Mall Shooting Still Leaves North Texas With Unanswered Questions

Nearly three years after the Allen outlet mall shooting, North Texas is still grappling with difficult questions about extremism, mental ...
Seashell “8647” image and Jimmy Kimmel side by side highlighting debate over free speech, government power, and where the line is drawn. When the guardrails start to Rattle in Collin County

When the Guardrails Start to Rattle: A Collin County Reality Check on Free Speech and Power

Federal charges tied to a social media post, calls to fire a late-night host, and regulatory pressure on media outlets ...
Feature image showing Congressman Keith Self depicted in medieval-style armor alongside imagery referencing his FAITH Act proposal and the concept of a “jizya” tax in North Texas.

Should North Texas Worry About a Medieval Tax? Keith Self Thinks So

Opinion R.J. Morales | TX3DNews North Texans are dealing with traffic that won’t move, costs that keep rising, and growth ...
Rep. Keith Self portrait with text on birthright citizenship debate and its impact on TX-03

Opinion: If Birthright Citizenship Is Wrong, the Constitution Outlines How to Change It

Opinion by R.J. Morales | TX3DNews Rep. Keith Self posted this week:“American citizenship is a sacred privilege, not an automatic ...
Frisco leadership debate sparks conversation on unity, trust, and community values

Frisco Deserves Leadership That Unites, Not Divides

A Frisco resident argues recent mayoral campaign rhetoric is testing trust, unity, and the standard for leadership in one of ...