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Former Tomball ISD Tax Assessor Charged with Wire Fraud

Former Tomball ISD Tax Assessor Charged with Wire Fraud

Kristi Williams is accused of stealing $1 million and disguising the theft by altering information in the tax office’s collection software system. 


Tren de Aragua Members Charged in Connection To Kidnapping and Murder of Dallas Family
Tren de Aragua Members Charged in Connection To Kidnapping and Murder of Dallas Family
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment of eight Tren de Aragua members in connection with two separate cases of kidnapping and...
Mexican Man Pleaded Guilty To Smuggling Illegal Aliens 
Mexican Man Pleaded Guilty To Smuggling Illegal Aliens 
Efrain Zuniga-Garcia operated a stash house that helped transport thousands of illegal aliens into Texas.
US Rep. Keith Self Unveils Legislation To Ban Sharia Law in American Courts
US Rep. Keith Self Unveils Legislation To Ban Sharia Law in American Courts
The proposal by the Sharia-Free America Caucus attempts to eliminate Sharia law in the United States legal system.
Interview: RNC Chair Joe Gruters Gives New Details on Dallas Midterm Convention
Interview: RNC Chair Joe Gruters Gives New Details on Dallas Midterm Convention
The Republican National Committee chairman discusses why the party is holding its first-ever midterm convention, what delegates can expect, and the...
Trump Officially Announces First-Ever Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
Trump Officially Announces First-Ever Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
The September gathering will focus on celebrating the Trump administration's accomplishments and rallying Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm...
Texas Republicans Criticize SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling
Texas Republicans Criticize SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding birthright citizenship has drawn criticism from Republicans across the country.
UT and Texas A&M Announce Opposition to Sen. Cruz’ NIL Bill
UT and Texas A&M Announce Opposition to Sen. Cruz’ NIL Bill
The universities say “key issues” remain unresolved in the current bill.
Fifth Circuit Rules Suppressors Are Protected by Second Amendment 
Fifth Circuit Rules Suppressors Are Protected by Second Amendment 
Despite the ruling, federal restrictions on suppressors remain in place. 
AG Paxton Joins Legal Challenge to California Plastics Act
AG Paxton Joins Legal Challenge to California Plastics Act
A coalition of 17 states says the law would raise prices and burden interstate commerce.
Federal Judge Blocks Some USDA Waivers Letting States Ban ‘Junk Food’ in SNAP
Federal Judge Blocks Some USDA Waivers Letting States Ban ‘Junk Food’ in SNAP
A federal judge blocked five USDA-approved waivers that let Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia ban certain “junk foods” from...
GOP Targets Vicente Gonzalez’ Record in Drug Trafficking, Human Smuggling Cases
GOP Targets Vicente Gonzalez’ Record in Drug Trafficking, Human Smuggling Cases
Gonzalez’ past legal work is emerging as a campaign issue in the South Texas congressional race against Republican Eric Flores.