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The support the candidates received from local churches during the race has prompted calls for state and federal investigations and triggered a local political reckoning.

West Texas voters rejected three conservative Christian candidates who sought to infuse religious values into local politics. But the campaign support the candidates received from local churches has prompted calls for state and federal probes.

Laughter, heartfelt words highlight what normally is only a necessary meeting.

The expected close race between Yates, Beard did not materialize. Yates succeeds Weldon Hurt, who gave up the seat after two terms to run for mayor.

Voters made their choices Saturday to indicate what direction the city may go in the near future

Will voters pick individually in each of three City Council races, or go with slates of 3 to support business or social religious agendas

Alvidrez, Fleming Regan and Sargent talk about jobs, city spending and revitalization

Chad Clark, Ryan Goodwin, Weldon Hurt and Chad Clark talk about leadership, morality and jobs.

Hurt-Regan-Yates lineup contests with Goodwin-Sargent-Beard pairing as early voting begins

McMurry political science prof analyzes the two three-candidate groups vying for City Council seats