Darian Rogers was charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony.
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Bastrop County GOP Passes Resolution Disapproving of State Rep. Stan Gerdes
If Gerdes does not support State Rep. David Cook for House Speaker, the county party says that they will censure him.
McLennan County Sheriff Allegedly Used Taxpayer Funds for Personal Property Upkeep
Former McLennan County Sheriff’s Office employee Johnathan Crawley has alleged that Sheriff Parnell McNamara hand-picked him to do personal labor on his Bosqueville farm during normal duty hours and billed the county for his time for years.
Gov. Abbott: US Foods Expansion in Buda Worth $120 Million in Capital Investment
US Foods will receive over $1 million in grants from the Texas Enterprise Fund towards the expansion, which is slated to create 165 new jobs.
San Antonio Teacher Spews Hatred of Trump Supporters
Ashlee Walker is a fifth-grade teacher at El Dorado Elementary in North East ISD.
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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.
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.
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Round Rock ISD Awards $20,000 Bonus to Superintendent Under a Restraining Order
The saga continues in Round Rock Independent School District as the school board continues to reward its disgraced superintendent.
State Board of Education Incumbent Tom Maynard Rewrites History
His primary challenger Mary Bone called his version of events into question.
Central Texas Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student
Leander ISD informed parents that Michael Winters was placed on administrative leave once the district learned of the alleged sexual contact.
Pro-Life Group Issues Subpoena to Texas Abortion Funds
The San Antonio Family Association is demanding the abortion funds turn over all documents and evidence related to any abortion trafficking activities.
Janine Chapa Challenging State Rep. Terry Wilson in GOP Primary
Chapa says Texans “need less government in our lives and that’s why I’m running—to give the citizens of House District 20 a better choice.”
Soros-Funded Bail Reform Group Linked to Austin, San Antonio Shooter
The Texas Organizing Project is known for bailing out criminals with violent histories.
Protect Our Children: Event in Llano County Fights Pornography in Libraries
Llano County is currently in a lawsuit against local residents who want to return explicit books to the children’s section of the local library.
Temple Sales Tax Proposition Opens the Door for Higher Property Taxes
The city’s proposed sales tax swap would eliminate the current property tax offset.
Gillespie County GOP Replaces Chairman Who Quit After Hand-Count Vote
The local Republican party is moving forward with plans to use hand-counted paper ballots in the March 2024 primary.
Leander School District Walks Back Rejection of Pocket Constitutions for Students
The organization facilitating the dissemination of the pocket constitutions called out the district.