For the most part, one East Texas county balanced rising property values with efforts to keep taxes predictable.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.”
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East Texas Bishop Faces Investigation After Criticizing the Pope and Taking Political Stances
Strickland has taken political initiative by describing President Joe Biden as an “evil president.”
Small Texas Town Touts Thousands of Plane Registrations Raising Illegal Activity Concerns
Onalaska is home to thousands of plane registrations, many owned by foreigners with suspicious ties to organized criminal activity.
Tyler Public Library Keeps Sexually Explicit Book Available for Minors
Local officials rejected parents’ request to move the book out of the section for teens.
Satanist in Tyler Hosts Drag Shows & Funds Children’s School Event
Tyler-Area Gays advocate the promotion of adult sexual habits to children in the community.
Longview Mayor Supports LGBT Group Hosting Drag Shows Targeting Children
This proclamation is just one of many Mack has done as mayor in support of the LGBT community during “pride” festivals since 2015.
East Texas ‘Drag March’ Protests Legislation Protecting Kids From Sexual Performances
The march is in response to legislation passed to ban sexually explicit performances targeting children.