Local Republicans asked County Attorney James Nicols to investigate Commissioner Louie Minor’s apparent violations of Texas election law.
Central Texas
Kerrville’s Proposed Anti-solicitation Law Could Violate First Amendment
Concerns of potential free speech violations are starting to grow around a proposed ordinance in a Central Texas city.
State Rep. Hugh Shine Challenged on School Choice Vote
School choice is the main focus in the GOP primary for House District 55.
Texas College Reinstates Biology Professor Fired for Teaching Chromosomes Determine Sex
St. Philip’s College in San Antonio has reinstated Dr. Johnson Varkey after terminating him for teaching his students that sex is determined by X and Y chromosomes.
A Leander High School Delays Telling Parents About Alleged Educator Misconduct
The central Texas school district notified parents five days after finding out about a possible inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student.
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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.
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.
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US Rep. Chip Roy Hosts Panel on the Dangers of Fentanyl
Roy was joined by several parents, law enforcement, Dripping Springs city council members and officials, and Dripping Springs ISD officials.
School District Trustee Flees Meeting After Motion to Request Her Resignation
The saga continues in Round Rock ISD as one trustee moved to call for the resignation of another trustee, who has been implicated in a federal lawsuit.
Williamson County Elections Administrator Resigns
No reason was given for why Chris Davis resigned after eight years on the job.
Bell County Commissioner Flouts New Flag Policy
Commissioner Minor’s latest display is an attempt to further an agenda “purely for his own political gain,” says one county resident.
Sting Leads to Second Arrest of Texas Teacher Who Admitted Sharing Infant Porn
Former Judson ISD band teacher Mark Mallow was charged last year with promoting child pornography via Snapchat but was out on bond.
Pflugerville ISD Police Officer Accused of Soliciting Sex with 13-year-old Students Via Snapchat
Now-fired officer Steve Soliz is charged with online solicitation of a minor.
New Braunfels Parents Protest ‘Filthy’ Books in Public Library
A local librarian included at least 25 explicit books in a recommended reading list for the entire state of Texas.
Only US and Texas Flags Allowed on Bell County Facilities
As of Tuesday, a “Pride” flag was still visible in Commissioner Minor’s courthouse window.
Abortion Organization Opens Pop-up Shop in Bastrop
Mayday Health put up QR codes and posters encouraging women to seek abortion pills.
Kempner Promotes LGBT Agenda With Drag-themed Festival
The festival featured several drag shows, a march, and a drag queen story hour—all targeting children directly.