The law’s author says elected officials are already doing a better job administering elections than the county’s appointees.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Faces Another Investigation by Texas Rangers
Hidalgo is accused of using her elected office to participate in political advertising and misusing government property, services, and personnel.
Polling Shows State Sen. John Whitmire Still Leads in Houston Mayoral Race
State Sen. John Whitmire is leading U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee 42 percent to 35 percent according to the latest poll.
Houston Hosts Its Fifth Gun Buyback Event
Harris County has already held four other events and collected more than 4,000 firearms.
Israeli Student Says She was Targeted By a Dickinson High School Teacher
The student’s English teacher wrote on the board “No Justice, no Peace. Justice for Palestine.”
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Houston Teacher Accused of Having Sex with Student in Classroom
Christopher Williams was Eastwood Academy’s “Teacher of the Year” in 2020.
Judge Lina Hidalgo Used Encrypted Messaging App for Harris County Business
The WhatsApp encryption hides communications from everyone except the sender and receiver—meaning in some cases, even law enforcement cannot review the records.
Spring Branch ISD Board Meeting Shut Down as Hundreds Protest Closing Charter Schools
Faced with a $35 million deficit, the board of trustees is looking to close three charter schools to save money.
Texas Rangers Launch Investigation Into Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office
The investigation is tied to the 2022 federal indictments against three of Hidalgo’s high-level staffers over misuse of information and tampering with a government record.
Conservatives Sweep Cy-Fair School Board
Three seats were won by pro-parent challengers, bringing the conservative majority to six out of seven seats.
Church Helps Provide Students With Chest Binders in Katy ISD
Chest binding has been proven to have long-lasting, negative effects on females’ bodies.
Houston Mayoral Race Heads to Runoff
State Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee will compete for the office in the runoff.
Cleveland ISD Taxpayers Reject $125 Million Bond
The proposition failed in a vote of 65 percent to 35 percent.
Fort Bend ISD Mother Considers Legal Action After Son was Allegedly Assaulted
The substitute teacher allegedly hit the boy on the head with a wooden ruler.
Race to Replace Mayor Draws Houston Voters
The city controller and all 16 city council seats are also on Houstonians’ November ballot.
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Senator Calls Out School District For Incentivizing Teachers to Vote for Tax Increase
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt is calling on the Texas Attorney General to review the matter.
Katy ISD Students Asked to Reflect on ‘White Privilege’
The assignment potentially breaks Texas’ law prohibiting educators from teaching that one race is inherently superior to another race.
Houston-area Teacher Arrested on Charges Involving Child Porn
The now-former teacher was arrested for receipt of child pornography and destroying and tampering with evidence.
Preliminary Report Finds ‘Multiple Failures’ in Harris County Election
The report shows problems with voter registration data, failure to provide necessary supplies to polling places, equipment issues, and incomplete paperwork.
Houston Hotel Cancels Pro-Hamas Event Following Backlash
Gov. Greg Abbott, a supporter of Israel, publicly commended the hotel’s cancellation.
Abusive Government Schools: Patterns of Damage
An examination of allegations at Lamar CISD, Highland Park ISD, and Conroe ISD.
Spring Branch ISD Employee Charged With Inappropriate Relationship With Student
According to court records, Sonia Heredia admitted to beginning the relationship this past summer.
Baylor College of Medicine to Require COVID-19 Shots
An email sent last week states that the school will now require students, faculty, and staff to receive the COVID shot.
ANALYSIS: On the Ground in Colony Ridge
The legislature is set to address the controversial development in an upcoming special session.
Residents Petition to Remove Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
The petition claims she is unfit and unable to carry out her official duties.