“The public needs to be able to trust a teacher will be a guardian for our kids.” —Donley County Sheriff Butch Blackburn
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Texas Senate Criminalizes Child Grooming
New anti-grooming measures provide a “critical tool” in the battle against child sex trafficking.
Magnolia ISD Teacher Arrested for Child Porn, ‘Improper Relationship’ with Student
Montgomery County constables say the investigation into Grant Tozer remains ongoing.
Election Security Measures Move Through Texas Senate
No election integrity measures have yet reached the House floor.
Elgin ISD Fires Bus Driver Accused of ‘Grooming’ After Public Pressure From Moms
The mom said she first reported Kerlin’s behavior on March 22.
Second Sex Crime Charge Filed Against Mansfield ISD Educator
New charge accuses Diego Barona of “improper relationship” with a student.
Texas Senate Votes to Ban Taxpayer-funded Lobbying
“The concept is really simple: Don’t use the taxpayers’ money to lobby against taxpayers.”
Local, Quick Takes, South Texas
Houston Teacher Caught Smuggling Illegal Aliens
Law enforcement officers in South Texas are grappling with a surge of Americans attempting to smuggle illegal aliens into the U.S.
Scandal-plagued Prosper ISD Superintendent’s Contract ‘Not Finalized’
Trustees’ premature announcement viewed as a public show of confidence in the face of pending litigation.
Texas School Superintendent Salaries Continue to Soar
“Superintendents are getting rich at taxpayer expense,” says Texas Public Policy Foundation’s James Quintero.