JudicialStatewide NewsTexas Supreme Court Delivers Dallas Salon Owner Shelley Luther a Delayed Victory
Brad JohnsonApril 9, 2021
Luther will officially avoid having to serve her remaining five-day jail sentence and payment of a $7,000 fine.
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Elections 2020Statewide NewsDrew Springer Wins Special Election for Texas Senate Seat Against Shelley Luther
Daniel FriendDecember 19, 2020
Drew Springer won the special election for Senate District 30 by double digits on Saturday night, securing his spot in the Senate ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
87th LegislatureElections 2020State SenateRunoff Election Heats Up Between Shelley Luther and Drew Springer for SD 30
Daniel FriendDecember 12, 2020
Shelley Luther and Drew Springer filed their last campaign finance reports ahead of the election next Saturday and amidst a heated race.
87th LegislatureState SenateStatewide NewsLt. Gov. Dan Patrick Aims to Bolster GOP Strength by Redefining ‘Supermajority’
Daniel FriendDecember 9, 2020
In a move to keep Democrats from blocking legislation, Texas Lt. Gov. announced plans to pursue a rule-change that will lower the votes needed to bring bills to the Senate floor.
Elections 2020Gov. Abbott Backs Drew Springer Against Shelley Luther in Senate District 30 Runoff
Daniel FriendDecember 1, 2020
Almost a week ahead of early voting, Gov. Abbott has waded into the Senate District 30 runoff election to back Rep. Drew Springer.
Elections 2020State SenateSpringer, Luther Move on to Runoff in Senate District 30 Special Election
Daniel FriendSeptember 29, 2020
In the heated special election race, Drew Springer and Shelley Luther fell short of receiving a majority of the vote and will go on to face each other in a runoff election.
Elections 2020Springer, Luther Fight for Top Spot in Special Election
Daniel FriendSeptember 25, 2020
The special election to fill Sen. Pat Fallon’s seat has become a heated race between two candidates: Rep. Drew Springer and Shelley Luther.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsSid Miller, Allen West, GOP State Senators Sue Gov. Abbott Over Early Voting Extension
Brad JohnsonSeptember 23, 2020
Republican Texas officials have joined a lawsuit against Governor Greg Abbott over his unilateral extension of the state's early voting period.
Elections 2020State SenateLuther, Springer Lead Fundraising in Senate District 30 Special Election
Daniel FriendSeptember 22, 2020
Shelley Luther and state Rep. Drew Springer have both spent over $600,000 in the heated race for the solid Republican North Texas seat.
Elections 2020Conservative Megadonor Contributes $1 Million to Shelley Luther’s State Senate Campaign
Brad JohnsonSeptember 18, 2020
Shelley Luther is running in the Senate District 30 special election, facing off against 5 other candidates including state Rep. Drew Springer.
Elections 2020Field Solidified for Senate District 30 Emergency Election
Daniel FriendAugust 31, 2020
Five Republicans and one Democrat have filed to run to fill the remainder of state Sen. Pat Fallon's term in the North Texas district.
Elections 2020Statewide NewsSpecial Election for Sen. Pat Fallon’s Seat Scheduled for September 29
Daniel FriendAugust 24, 2020
Candidates for Fallon's seat — currently including Shelley Luther and Rep. Drew Springer — will need to file by the end of the week.
Elections 2020Local NewsSpecial Election for Pat Fallon’s Senate Seat Undetermined As Potential Candidates Express Interest
Daniel FriendAugust 20, 2020
Pat Fallon's senate seat is expected to be up for grabs soon, but the timing of a special election depends on when Fallon resigns for another office.
Statewide NewsActivists, Public Figures Hold “Open Texas” Rally on the Texas State Capitol Steps
Bill PeacockMay 26, 2020
Activists from around Texas, joined by a variety of speakers, descended upon their state capitol to rally in support of reopening the state.
Elections 2020FederalGOP District Leaders Will Select Rep. John Ratcliffe’s Replacement Nominee, Candidates Vie for Spot
Daniel FriendMay 22, 2020
With a recently vacated seat in Texas' Fourth Congressional District, precinct and county Republican leaders will need to select a replacement nominee for November's ballot.
IssuesLocal NewsDallas County Calls on Governor to Apologize to Judge Over Salon Owner Controversy
Kim RobertsMay 19, 2020
The Dallas County Commissioners Court is asking the governor and lieutenant governor to apologize to Judge Eric Moyé in light of the Shelley Luther controversy.
Statewide NewsState Officials Sending Mixed Messages to Local Governments Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Brad JohnsonMay 12, 2020
It’s been 69 days since Texas’ first diagnosed case of coronavirus. While state officials have disseminated information, confusion has complicated enforcement measures.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsTexas Supreme Court Orders Release of Dallas Salon Owner Jailed for Opening Business Contrary to Shelter Regulations
Brad JohnsonMay 7, 2020
Shelley Luther, the Dallas salon owner who reopened despite a temporary restraining order, will be released from jail after orders from the Texas Supreme Court.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsDallas Salon Owner Sentenced to Seven Days in Jail for Violating Order to Close Her Business, Fined $7,000
Brad JohnsonMay 6, 2020
Salon owner Shelley Luther spent Tuesday night in jail after being held in contempt of court for defying a temporary restraining order by the district court.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsStatewide News“Every Business is Essential,” Dallas Salon Owner Defies County Shelter Order
Brad JohnsonApril 27, 2020
Shelley Luther opened her salon last Friday in spite of the longstanding orders to close businesses issued by the state and local governments.