Lauren Rudolph was a dyslexia teacher and cheer coach at Huntsville High School.
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Houston Police Search for Honduran Man With History of Child Assault Charges
ICE previously placed a detainer on the man in 2017.
Houston Audit Identifies Inefficiencies Across Departments
Auditors found misuse and abuse, but mostly bloated bureaucracy.
Former Barbers Hill ISD Teacher Arrested a Year After Indictment for Sex With Student
Molly Colleen Spears was indicted in February 2024 for having sexual intercourse with a male student at Barbers Hill High School.
Texas Commission on Jail Standards Requests Attorney General Intervention in Harris County Jail
The Harris County Jail has been out of compliance with state standards since 2022.
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Katy Faces First De-annexation Challenge Under New Texas Law
A landowner wants to de-annex 80 acres from Katy’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Harris County Commissioners Court to Evaluate Work-from-Home Policy
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is ending work-from-home provisions for city employees starting February 1.
Harris County & Houston Issue Opposing Guidance on Prep for Freeze
Houston Public Works has asked citizens to avoid dripping their faucets, citing more than 1,000 active water main leaks and aging infrastructure.
Conroe ISD Substitute Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Martial Arts Student
Stephen Zarruk allegedly abused a “young juvenile student” during training at a martial arts studio in The Woodlands.
Cy-Fair ISD Adopts Policy Rejecting Gender Ideology, Affirming Parental Rights
The policy rejects “gender ideology” and “gender fluidity” in educational materials, classroom discussions, instructional tools, and district-sponsored extracurricular activities.
Former Kemah Track Club Coach Pleads Guilty to Indecency With a Child
Floyd Ira Thompson was sentenced to 10 years of probation and is required to register as a sex offender.
Violent Offender Killed After Fatally Shooting Brazoria County Deputy
The man had previously been charged with multiple violent crimes.
Houston ISD Spent Hundreds of Millions Without Receiving Board Approval
The school board will vote this Thursday on the ratification of up to $870 million in vendor awards that have already been spent.
Houstonians Could Face New Monthly Waste Fee, but Mayor Urges Accountability First
The director of the Solid Waste Management Department is proposing a fee structure, but Mayor Whitmire is urging patience as the city awaits the results of an audit.
Harris County Commissioners Court Attendance Sparks Debate, Hidalgo Responds
Republican Commissioner Tom Ramsey criticized Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo for missing 36 percent of meetings.
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Former Houston Mayor Turner May Run for Congress
The 18th Congressional District seat is open after the death of U.S. Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee.
US Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee’s Death Leaves Open House Seat
Gov. Abbott is expected to call for a special election to fulfill the remainder of her term while the local Democrat party will select a new nominee for the November Election.
Early Estimates Show Cost of Hurricane Beryl in the Billions
The economic impact of Hurricane Beryl could cost the State of Texas more than $4 billion.
Extreme Weather Forces Houstonians to Reconsider Residency
A recent poll found that Houston-area residents have consistently experienced more blackouts than the rest of the state, and many have considered moving to avoid them.
Gov. Abbott Pledges to Analyze CenterPoint’s Preparedness and Priorities
The governor is also demanding information on what CenterPoint can do now to improve its readiness for the next hurricane season.
Houston Set to Consider $25M Art Contract
The city’s Civic Art Ordinance requires that 1.75 percent of the total budgeted cost for capital improvement projects be spent on acquiring or conserving civic art.
Houston City Council Grills CenterPoint as More Than a Million Are Without Power
Mayor John Whitmire has demanded that CenterPoint do better.
Harris County Sheriff Deputies Want Collective Bargaining
They must deliver a petition for collective bargaining to order an election and then a majority of Harris County voters have to approve it.
Taxpayer Challenges Harris County Commissioner
Local taxpayer Mark Goloby has filed a lawsuit against Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, citing a Texas law that prohibits elected officials from holding two offices simultaneously.
Houston Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting 14-year-old Student
The Tanglewood Middle School teacher also allegedly asked the girl to perform sexual acts while he watched.