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Coverage of local politics across small-town Texas, including elections, candidate forums, council races, political dynamics, and voter information. Focused on helping residents understand the political landscape of their local government.
Italy city council candidate Shelby Browning submitted written answers to the nine-question 2026 Candidate Questionnaire. She calls for stronger... (read more)
Italy city council candidate Quentin Dean Little submitted written answers to the nine-question 2026 Candidate Questionnaire. He calls for rescinding... (read more)
Combs posted a public statement on Facebook after leaving a Kerens candidate forum, describing inappropriate comments directed at her and calling for... (read more)
Italy Councilmember Billy Long issued a public statement on water infrastructure, road conditions, and public safety, calling for real fixes instead... (read more)
A city council candidate posted a biased video clip after Seven Points' most productive meeting in months. Updated 3/29: The deleted post claim has... (read more)
The S.M. Dunlap Library in Italy announced a candidate forum with no cameras allowed. The library pays zero property taxes. And the community already... (read more)
Nine questions for every candidate running in the May 2026 city council elections. Submit your written answers by email. (read more)
A week into researching Seven Points city government, here's what the public should know heading into the May election, and a message for the voices... (read more)
With an incumbent stepping down, five candidates are set to compete for a seat on the Goodlow City Council this May. (read more)
The city called back about the candidate forum. They won't let me use city hall, and the alternative costs more than it's worth. So I'm doing it my... (read more)
Three incumbents and two challengers will compete for seats on the Hubbard City Council this May. (read more)
Italy has never hosted an open candidate forum in recent memory. I called City Hall this morning to change that. (read more)
