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The Frisco Chamber runoff forum between Mark Hill and Rod Vilhauer became one of the sharpest exchanges of the race so far. The discussion moved far beyond traffic and development and into debates over Sharia law, campaign rhetoric, public safety and the political direction of the city.

One of the more notable moments came when Vilhauer was asked to name a city council vote from the last year that he supported and did not identify one. The night also included exchanges over bankruptcy filings, undocumented worker allegations and claims involving CAIR support.

https://tx3dnews.com/frisco-mayoral-forum-sharia-law-city-identity-clash/

A sermon delivered shortly after the Frisco mayoral runoff was set is now becoming part of the public discussion surrounding the race.

During the sermon, Pastor Keith Craft endorsed Rod Vilhauer while making remarks about Islam and Muslims. Vilhauer later released a clarification video discussing Sharia law, religion, and unity in the city.

https://tx3dnews.com/frisco-pastor-sermon-religion-mayoral-runoff/

X-03 Democratic candidate Evan Hunt held his first virtual town hall this week, discussing healthcare, housing affordability, voting rights, Iran, data centers, and redistricting.

Hunt also renewed his public debate challenge to Congressman Keith Self during the event.

https://tx3dnews.com/evan-hunt-virtual-town-hall-tx03/

A recent Collin County property tax discussion focused heavily on what homeowners should check before filing a protest, including homestead exemptions, appraisal records, repair estimates, and comparable sales.

The May 15 deadline to challenge appraisals is approaching quickly for homeowners who want to file.

https://tx3dnews.com/collin-county-property-tax-protest-deadline-may-15/

Keith Self’s recent messaging has focused heavily on Sharia warnings, religious liberty debates, future vehicle “kill switch” concerns, and broader cultural issues tied to events overseas.

At the same time, families across Collin County are dealing with rising insurance costs, higher grocery bills, housing affordability concerns, and economic pressure closer to home.

The article also discusses the EPIC City/The Meadow controversy, how local Muslim leaders have responded, and whether these debates reflect what voters in TX-03 most want shaping political discussion heading into 2026.

https://tx3dnews.com/keith-selfs-messaging-raise-questions-tx03-priorities/

The Dallas Muslim Medical Alliance Annual Gala brought together healthcare professionals, nonprofit leaders, students, elected officials, and community members for an evening focused on healthcare, mentorship, education, and civic engagement.

The event featured keynote remarks from Cenk Uygur, who spoke about immigrant identity, political division, and civic participation while organizers highlighted the role Muslim professionals continue to play across North Texas.

https://tx3dnews.com/dallas-muslim-medical-alliance-gala-cenk-uygur-dallas/

Students across Collin County were locked out of Canvas Thursday, which likely includes many in Frisco ISD since the district relies on the platform for assignments, grades, and communication.

That means no submitting work, no checking grades, and limited ways to contact teachers—right as finals approach.

Allen ISD confirmed a cybersecurity incident tied to Canvas. Frisco hasn’t issued a public statement yet, but the system is widely used across the area.

More details here:
https://tx3dnews.com/canvas-outage-locks-out-collin-county-students-finals/

For years, mass shootings felt like something that happened somewhere else. Then May 6, 2023 happened in Allen.

Three years later, I wrote a piece looking at what North Texas has — and hasn’t — learned since the shooting. It focuses on online radicalization, political division, dehumanizing rhetoric, and the unresolved questions still left behind after the attack.

Trying to approach this from a serious civic perspective rather than a partisan one.

At a recent town hall, lawmakers and residents discussed SB 17’s intent as a national security measure, alongside concerns about property rights and economic impact.

The conversation touched on enforcement, federal oversight, and real-world effects.

Full breakdown:

New breakdown of Rep. Keith Self’s votes on the 2026 farm bill, including:

• Introducing an amendment to block SNAP from being used for soda (failed)
• Voting against allowing SNAP to cover hot prepared foods like rotisserie chicken
• Supporting a greyhound racing-related amendment tied to West Virginia

Includes response from his challenger as well.

Full article:
https://tx3dnews.com/keith-self-farm-bill-votes-snap-agriculture-tx03/

Princeton’s police chief is now serving as interim city manager. The charter allows interim designations, but the structure raises questions about oversight and how departments are managed during the transition.

Here’s what’s known and what’s still unclear:
👉 https://tx3dnews.com/princeton-police-chief-appointed-interim-city-manager/

The HD-89 campaign finance filings show a clear contrast in how each campaign is operating—from donor sources to outreach strategy.

This article breaks down what that means for voters in Collin County.
https://tx3dnews.com/hd89-collin-county-campaign-finance-gap/