JudicialStatewide NewsGovernor Abbott Appoints McClure to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Kim RobertsDecember 30, 2020
Judge Jesse Foster McClure III has been tapped to replace retiring Judge Michael Keasler on Texas' highest criminal court.
HomeAuthorKim Roberts, Reporter For The Texan
Kim Roberts is a reporter for the Texan in the DFW metroplex area where she has lived for over twenty years. She has a Juris Doctor from Baylor University Law School and a Bachelor's in government from Angelo State University. In her free time, Kim home schools her daughter and coaches high school extemporaneous speaking and apologetics. She has been happily married to her husband for 23 years, has three wonderful children, and two dogs.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsHome for Christmas: Nursing Home Residents May Leave for Holiday
Kim RobertsDecember 22, 2020
A long and lonely year may end more happily for many families as elderly loved ones come home for a visit on Christmas.
JudicialStatewide NewsTransportationControversy Over Eminent Domain for High-Speed Rail Continues
Kim RobertsDecember 15, 2020
A Leon County landowner is hoping to take his fight to protect his 100 acres from being bisected by the Texas Central high-speed rail project to the Supreme Court of Texas.
EducationLocal NewsCarroll School District’s Diversity Plan Halted by Temporary Restraining Order
Kim RobertsDecember 10, 2020
Litigation alleging Open Meetings Act violations related to the Cultural Competence Plan in Carroll ISD resulted in temporary prevention of taking further action on the plan.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsFactions Form Around Texas’ Election Lawsuit Against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin
Brad JohnsonDecember 9, 2020
Numerous state officials have weighed in on Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit challenging the validity of four states' exogenous election dictates as the Supreme Court considers whether to hear the case.
Elections 2020FederalStatewide NewsTexas Files Suit Against Four States over Presidential Election Results in U.S. Supreme Court
Kim RobertsDecember 8, 2020
Texas has joined the continuing fracas over the presidential election outcome by filing suit against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Local NewsUpcoming North Texas Workshop Explains Regulations Surrounding Popular Drone Gifts
Kim RobertsDecember 3, 2020
Drones are a popular Christmas gift, but they come with requirements that may not be familiar to many consumers.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsFort Worth Moves Toward Community Police Oversight Board
Kim RobertsDecember 2, 2020
As part of the effort to increase civilian oversight of the FWPD as recommended by the Task Force on Race and Culture, the city is moving toward creating a board known as a "mutual accountability group."
TransportationNew Rail Port in San Angelo Will Help Goods Move Across the West Texas Plains
Kim RobertsNovember 25, 2020
A new rail port in San Angelo aims to help alleviate highway traffic and provide more efficient transportation for industries in the Concho Valley.
Commissioners voted unanimously to extend the county's emergency declaration and mask mandate for another 90 days.
Civil SocietyHealthcareInnovative Budesonide Treatment Key to West Texas Woman’s Remarkable Coronavirus Recovery
Kim RobertsNovember 23, 2020
Budesonide inhalation treatment turned 55-year-old West Texas woman sick with coronavirus from deathbed to recovery.
IssuesLocal NewsFort Worth to Lobby Congress for Panther Island, Infrastructure, Defense Industry Funding
Kim RobertsNovember 19, 2020
Fort Worth announced its congressional lobbyists will prioritize funding for Panther Island, transportation, and the local defense industry.
Local News‘Protect Tarrant County’ COVID-19 Plan Recommends Virtual Church Service, Limited Business Capacity
Kim RobertsNovember 18, 2020
Tarrant County has released new guidelines for residents this week, recommending less time in groups, but issued no binding orders.
87th LegislatureLocal NewsTransportationRegional Planning Council Prioritizes High-Speed Rail and Toll Lanes as Part of Legislative Agenda
Kim RobertsNovember 13, 2020
As the 87th legislative session commences in January, local officials plan to advocate for increased funding for transportation projects including high-speed rail and the ability to utilize toll roads and managed lanes.
Local NewsTarrant County Public Health Official Recommends Limiting Thanksgiving
Kim RobertsNovember 10, 2020
With Thanksgiving a couple of weeks away, the Tarrant County public health director has recommended that families limit gatherings and get together virtually.
EducationElections 2020Local NewsTaxes & SpendingVoters Soundly Reject Nearly $1 Billion Bond Package in Northwest ISD
Kim RobertsNovember 5, 2020
The large, multi-faceted bond package and property tax rate increase were defeated by residents of the district.
Elections 2020FederalRepublican Beth Van Duyne Claims Victory Over Candace Valenzuela
Kim RobertsNovember 4, 2020
The North Texas Congressional District that was targeted by Democrats appears to be a win for Republican and former Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne.
87th LegislatureElections 2020Republican Jeff Cason Wins in Texas House District Formerly Held by Rep. Stickland
Kim RobertsNovember 4, 2020
Republican Jeff Cason wins in Texas House District 92 despite significant efforts by Democrats to take control of the seat.
HealthcareIssuesStatewide NewsNorth Texas Doctor Recovers from COVID-19 Using Hydroxychloroquine
Kim RobertsNovember 3, 2020
As coronavirus case numbers rise, a notable doctor in North Texas continues to press for early treatment of the virus, including the use of hydroxychloroquine.
Elections 2020Local NewsSubstandard Print Quality on Mail-in Ballots Causes Issues for Tarrant County Elections
Kim RobertsOctober 27, 2020
The Tarrant County Elections Administrator said that about one-third of all mail-in ballots are having trouble being scanned due to substandard printing.