Local property taxpayers already owe more than $638 million in bond debt.
Central Texas
Law Enforcement Raids San Antonio Apartment Complex, Arrests 4 Venezuelan Gang Members
The arrests follow several complaints about the complex regarding narcotics, human trafficking, and threats to apartment personnel.
San Antonio-area Teacher Arrested For Sexual Relationship With Student
Jennifer Massey worked as an art teacher in Comal ISD.
North East ISD Teacher Accused of Sexually Grooming Student
John Ghrist used Snapchat and a school-approved app to message a 15-year-old girl, and police fear there could be more victims.
Central Texas School Districts Seek Voter Approval for Increasing Tax Rates
Liberty Hill, Manor, Marble Falls, and San Marcos all have a VATRE proposition on the ballot to increase school district funding.
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AG Paxton Files Emergency Motions Against ‘Unlawful’ Travis and Bexar County Voter Registration Programs
A partisan vendor’s attempt to register a deceased citizen to vote prompted Paxton’s supplemental motions.
Williamson County Samsung Plant Experiences Significant Setbacks
The perils of government picking winners and losers means taxpayers are footing part of this bill.
A&M-Central Texas To Spotlight Faculty Research on ‘Transgender’ Veterans
The presentation will examine “what it means to be transgender and non-binary.”
Kerrville Residents Win Partial Injunction Against City’s Electioneering Ordinance
Two sections of the city’s electioneering law, including restrictions on residents “congregating” outside its sole polling location, are temporarily voided.
Leander ISD Middle School Publicly Shared Students’ Vaccine Records
After publicly sharing vaccine records, the district said they are committed to ensuring that privacy is protected.
Texas Rangers Investigating McLennan County Sheriff for Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Funds
A grand jury asked the Rangers to investigate allegations that Sheriff Parnell McNamara ordered a deputy to work at his farm while on the county payroll.
Absenteeism Plagues Waco Boards and Commissions
A Democrat candidate for county commissioner currently serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission did not attend any meetings for two years.
Texas’ School Grievance Process on Display in Llano ISD Board Meeting
The board, which includes two trustees whose wives are involved in Llano school libraries, voted unanimously to keep the book “Crank” on the shelf despite concerns over its graphic content.
State Officials Join Lorena ISD Parents Demanding Accountability in Sex Abuse Scandal
SBOE member Pat Hardy told Lorena ISD trustees “the children need to have justice.”
Elon Musk Opening New Montessori School in Bastrop This Fall
The school serves as the latest addition to Musk’s growing business empire in Central Texas.
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Sex Abuse Victim’s Mom Scorches Lorena ISD School Board
Amanda Gilmore said, “There’s a special place in Hell” for defenders of Lorena Primary Principal April Jewell.
Lorena Parents Ask State Board to Suspend School Admins Over Sex Abuse Scandal
Community members want Lorena ISD Superintendent Joe Kucera and Primary School Principal April Jewell held accountable.
New Victim Revealed in Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Lorena ISD
Parents allege Principal April Jewell knew a pre-K teacher had inappropriately touched a third student.
Llano ISD Stops Local Citizen From Challenging Inappropriate Library Content
Bonnie Wallace attempted to challenge several library books, but was told the new policy only allows school employees and parents or guardians of current students to raise content concerns.
Williamson County to Consider Paper Ballots for 2024 Election
Preprinted, sequentially numbered paper ballots can be audited and also maintain voter privacy.
Killeen ISD Going ‘Cell Phone Free’
One Texas lawmaker is proposing statewide limits on phones in schools.
Williamson Central Appraisal District Board Appoints Election Winner Previously Declared Ineligible
It’s a happy ending for Mike Sanders, after efforts were made to disqualify him.
Vandal Targets Waco Church Hours Before Pro-Life March
The vandal wrote messages in support of LGBT ideology on the church.
Lorena ISD Breaks Silence on Sex Abuse Lawsuit as School District Scandal Spills Into City Business
The trustees’ statement came a day after Lorena City Council rejected city board applicants labeled “adversarial” to the school district.
Round Rock ISD Uses Taxpayer Money on Sexual Identity Swag
A public information request revealed that the district spent more than $600 dollars on rainbow fans and stickers.