Calvert ISD trustees also discussed replacing James Green.
Central Texas
Robinson ISD Teacher’s Aide Fired, Arrested for Sexting Student
Christopher Gonzales worked as a paraprofessional at Robinson Junior High.
Killeen ISD Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
The teacher has not been named but has been scrubbed from the school district’s website.
Lampasas ISD Teacher Resigns Amid Allegations of Misconduct With Student
Parents say they know the identity of the teacher, but the district won’t confirm.
Another Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexually Assaulting a Child
Charles Poling, an assistant football coach at Bartlett ISD in Central Texas, was the second teacher arrested Wednesday for sexual assault of a child.
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Round Rock ISD Residents Say ‘No’ to Billion Dollar Bond
Round Rock ISD is asking taxpayers to approve a $998 million proposal while the district is already $838 million in debt.
Williamson County’s Democrat Sheriff Accused of Accepting Pay-to Play Donation
Just four days before a county contract was issued, Gleason received a $20,000 campaign donation from the founder and CEO of the company that received the contract.
Former Waco Teacher Charged for Inappropriate Relationship Between Educator and Student
The investigation into Octavio Sanchez uncovered a lengthy history of sexual harassment.
Hays County Puts $778 Million Bond on November Ballot
Local property taxpayers already owe more than $638 million in bond debt.
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.
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.
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‘Victory:’ Llano High School Removes First Book Challenged for Explicit Content
A local citizen is challenging more than 200 books for inappropriate content.
House District 68 Incumbent Representative Faces Challenger
The district covers a stretch of land north of Austin up to the Texas-Oklahoma border.
Man Sentenced for Fentanyl-Related Death that Killed Central Texas Teen
Juan Ignacio Soria Gamez was sentenced to 13 years in prison for supplying a fentanyl-laced pill to 19-year-old Tucker Roe, leading to his death.
State Rep. Troxclair Faces Primary Test From Former State Rep. Biedermann
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair is seeking to spoil a comeback attempt by former State Rep. Kyle Biedermann.
GOP Candidates Vie for Open Texas House Seats in Brazos Valley
Republican candidates for House Districts 12 and 14 discussed their proposed policies for top issues ahead of the March 5 primary election.
Llano High School Says Sexually Explicit Book Review Will Take 22 Years
A local citizen challenging nearly 200 books for inappropriate sexual content has been told it will take a month to review each book.
Texas A&M Engineering Course Teaches Students to Use Non-gendered Language
A reading assignment teaches students to use their pronouns when closing an email to “normalize gender inclusivity.”
‘Power Struggle’ within Williamson County GOP Over Securing Primary Election
The outgoing party chairman ignored members’ requests to conduct the election more securely.
Hays High School Clerk Charged with Grooming Student for Sexual Relationship
Hays CISD confirmed that Danielle Dunn has been fired from her position.
New Braunfels Library Advisory Board Allows Inappropriate Books to Remain on Library Shelves
The board is also considering new policies and procedures that would remove the city council and mayor as the deciding factors, leaving some decisions entirely to the board.