WATCH: Politics Today for the week of May 5

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — On May 5, the episode of Politics Today on KAMR Local 4 News, Jack Kessler reviewed multiple recent political developments and topics of interest in the Amarillo area.

Here are a few topics along with details of stories that Kessler discusses during the show:

• Several school bonds passed last night here on the High Plains here’s a recap of the results.

• Amarillo ISD sat down with Potter County and city officials to discuss what they can do about declining enrollment.

• Texas could have even more influence in congress if Senator John Cornyn is successful in his bid to become the next GOP Leader.

• The State of Texas filed a court against the U.S. Department of Education and Biden Administration over the expansion of title nine know as final rule.

• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a new lawsuit in Amarillo Federal Court against the Biden administration sale rules.

• After three days of investigative hearings in Pampa during the first week of April, the five-member Investigative Committee on the Panhandle Wildfires released its initial report on Wednesday, which focused on the recent weeks-long outbreak of devastating wildfires across the High Plains.

• Protest your property value the Potter Randall Appraisal district recently sent out property value notices and Chief Appraiser Jeffrey Dagley tells us the value is based off the 2024 market.

For the latest Amarillo news and regional updates, check with MyHighPlains.com and tune in to KAMR Local 4 News at 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00 p.m. and Fox 14 News at 9:00 p.m. CST.