A taxing entity is accused of rigging an election to increase its rate.
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Middle School Principal Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office began its investigation after a mother reported the 56-year-old principal sent an inappropriate video to her child.
What’s Going On with Tatum ISD’s Tax Rate Election?
Taxpayer advocates are raising questions about marketing claims made to voters.
East Texas Water Group Considers Controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project
The Region D Water Planning Group discussed the proposal, which would require extensive use of eminent domain.
East Texas School Employee Terminated for Inappropriate Behavior With Students
The unnamed employee allegedly violated district policy by communicating with a student on Snapchat and is accused of inappropriately touching female students.
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Analysis: Public Servants’ Record on Tax Burdens in Rockwall
Some public servants didn’t drop tax rates enough to offset property valuation increases.
East Texans Oppose Proposed Eminent Domain Plan for Reservoir
The Proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir would engulf nearly 70,000 acres.
East Texas Teacher Arrested for Injuring Child
Kyle Lee Rocha was allegedly seen pushing the elementary student’s desk back, resulting in him hitting his head and elbows.
Corsicana Residents Speak Out Against Proposed LGBT Event
Many residents spoke out saying that their hard earned tax dollars should not go towards such an event.
East Texas Teacher Sentenced to 60 Years for Sex Crimes Against Students
The Atlanta ISD teacher and coach used Snapchat to solicit nude pictures from boys and fondled them at school.
Carlisle ISD Security Guard Accused of Sexually Abusing a Child
Keith McFarland was charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Texarkana Band Teacher Gets 25 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Students
Brandon Sams used social media and messaging apps to groom minors at his school for illegal sexual activity.
Tussle Over East Texas Wind Farm Headed to Trial
Residents of Fannin and Lamar counties are fighting to stop development of the Bug Tussle Wind Ranch.
Tyler ISD Embraces ‘Civil Disobedience’ Against Title IX Changes
Barring court intervention, Biden’s new rule undermining protections for girls in K-12 schools will take effect on August 1.
Runoff Preview: Covey Squares off Against Speaker Phelan for House District 21
David Covey is running against incumbent State Rep. Dade Phelan to represent the southeast Texas district.
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Ex-Tyler ISD Teacher’s Aide Accused of ‘Improper’ Relationship with Students
JBraylon Fears was booked into the Smith County jail on four charges.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Falls to Janis Holt
Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.
State Rep. Travis Clardy Loses Primary Election to Joanne Shofner
The anti-school choice incumbent faced considerable opposition for his vote record on educational freedom.
Brent Money Unseats State Rep. Jill Dutton
Dutton won the vacant seat in a special election only two months ago.
Huffman ISD is the Latest School District Caught Potentially Violating Electioneering Laws
In a recently leaked audio recording, Huffman ISD Superintendent Benny Soileau instructed faculty members to vote for the “sweet 16.”
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Faces Primary Challengers for House District 18
The candidates are competing primarily over the issues of school choice and illegal immigration.
East Texas Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student
State records show Anthony Jernigan’s teaching certificate has been expired since February 2023.
East Texas State Rep. Cole Hefner Faces 2 GOP Primary Challengers
A three-way Republican race is splitting the anti-incumbent “anyone but Hefner” vote.
DeAyala v. Perez: Paxton Impeachment Vote Could Decide House District 133 Race
DeAyala’s vote to impeach the attorney general lingers heavily over the House District 133 Republican primary election.
Gov. Abbott Endorses Brent Money in Special Election for House District 2
The runoff election between Brent Money and Jill Dutton is on January 30.