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Lawsuit Accuses Sam Houston State University of Violating New Homeschool Dual Credit Law
Sam Houston State University is facing a lawsuit from a homeschool parent who says the university is ignoring a new state law that guarantees equal access to dual-credit courses.
Lampasas ISD Band Teacher Gets 12 Years for Sex With Student
Now-former band director Jeremy Flint pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a female student.
Showdown Set in Case of Booted Lubbock County Commissioner
County Judge Curtis Parrish purportedly removed Commissioner Jason Corley from office over alleged “resign to run” rules that Corley contends do not apply.
Former Mesquite Teacher Charged With Grooming Child at Church
Matthan Lough taught at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy, but his alleged grooming occurred at the Christian Center of Mesquite.
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State Agency Suspends Galveston County Sheriff’s License After Background Omissions
The yearlong fight between Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement came to an official close this week after commissioners voted on Wednesday to suspend his peace officer license for six months, finding that he left out key...
Citizens Seek Independent Audit of Austin Finances
A coalition of citizens has launched a petition drive to call for a special election that could mandate an independent audit of Austin’s municipal government. If successful, the election would be held in May 2026. The petition calls for an amendment to the city...
Plano ISD Sued for Failing To Disclose Mold Information
UPDATED December 10 with a statement from Plano ISD. Plano Independent School District is being sued for failing to disclose information about known mold hazards in its schools. Plaintiff Shannon Ayres filed a petition for a writ of mandamus—a court order compelling a...
Houston ISD Settles Lawsuit Alleging Bellaire High School Socially Transitioned Student
Houston Independent School District has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit brought by the parents of a Bellaire High School student who said district employees repeatedly referred to their daughter as a boy at school despite explicit instructions to use her legal name...
Feds Uncover Houston Operation Moving Advanced AI Technology to China
Federal officials say a Houston-based smuggling ring funneled some of the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence technology to China, marking one of the largest known violations of U.S. export-control laws in recent years. The case, outlined in a release from...
Harper ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Recording Girls at School
A Central Texas teacher arrested last week for recording a teen girl in an off-campus bathroom has been re-arrested on six new charges involving videos of female students he recorded at school. Pedro DeLuna III was an assistant band director and music teacher in...
Failed Redistricting Suits Prompt Democrat Run for Tarrant Judge
UPDATED December 8. In the wake of failed attempts to block Tarrant County's new redistricting map, Democrat Commissioner Alisa Simmons intends to challenge Republican County Judge Tim O’Hare in 2026. Simmons was an outspoken critic of the Republican redistricting...
Central Texas Teacher Accused of Recording Girl in Bathroom
A now-former Central Texas teacher is accused of recording a teen girl in an off-campus bathroom. Pedro DeLuna III was arrested and charged with invasive visual recording, a state jail felony. The alleged crime occurred on November 7. DeLuna was an assistant band...
Proposal Aimed at Reducing ICE Notifications Hits Roadblock at Houston City Hall
A proposal aimed at limiting when Houston police officers contact federal immigration authorities has quietly stalled. Council Member Letitia Plummer, who authored the measure, says the city attorney’s office has gone silent on whether her newly revised draft would...