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Rogers: Students should be taught to apply critical thinking to politics

    Rogers: Students should be taught to apply critical thinking to politics

Former State Representative Glenn Rogers pens article asking educators to encourage students’ critical thinking skills in these current political era of misinformation

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Rogers: The Texans mixing far-right politics with a fringe religious movement

    Rogers: The Texans mixing far-right politics with a fringe religious movement

Former state representative Glenn Rogers warns about the growing influence of far-right dominionist theology in Texas politics, describing his concerns after hearing Seven Mountains Mandate rhetoric at a local Easter service. In his Dallas Morning News column, he outlines the rise of the New Apostolic Reformation, its ties to Trump-era politics, and how he believes the movement is reshaping the state’s political landscape.

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Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map

    Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map

Texas is back to using its 2025 congressional map, at least temporarily.
The U.S. Supreme Court not yet decided what map Texas should use while the court battle over the legality of the map plays out over the coming weeks and months; Friday’s ruling is a short-term pause while they make that decision.

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Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state

    Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state

Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state.

Republicans may need to rethink plans for new districts, while Democrats could regain a path to Congress.

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Community Voices: From the Mayor’s Porch — My View on Prop 4

  Community Voices: From the Mayor’s Porch — My View on Prop 4

Community Voices Series: Mayor Regan Wallace explains how Proposition 4 could bring new state funding for water projects — including Turkey Peak Reservoir — and why it might be the first real chance to ease costs for local ratepayers.

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No Kings Rally reached into rural America with hundreds protesting at the Parker County Courthouse

  No Kings Rally reached into rural America with hundreds protesting at the Parker County Courthouse

On October 18, 2025, Americans joined No Kings protests nationwide. Local residents took part in the nearby Weatherford event calling for democracy and accountability.

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Rogers: Fed up with the two-party system, we need independent candidates

  Rogers: Fed up with the two-party system, we need independent candidates

Former Texas Representative Dr. Glenn Rogers says America’s two-party system is failing voters and argues that independent candidates could offer a path forward — but warns that Texas makes it difficult for them to get on the ballot.

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Understanding Texas Propositions: What Voters Need to Know

  Understanding Texas Propositions: What Voters Need to Know

Texas voters will decide 17 proposed constitutional amendments this November. Early voting runs Oct. 20–31, with Election Day on Nov. 4.

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PPCMWD No. 1 Seeks Qualifications from Fencing Contractors

  PPCMWD No. 1 Seeks Qualifications from Fencing Contractors

Water District No. 1 is accepting qualification statements from fencing contractors through Sept 17th

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New Resource for Memorials After Texas Floods

  New Resource for Memorials After Texas Floods

Website offers venues for memorials

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