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Mother Slams Huntsville School’s Response to Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl in Class
The 12-year-old girl received a concussion and bruising from the attack.
Houston Public Works Needs Billions To Replace Failing Water Plant Serving 75% of Residents
The city is currently facing a multi-million dollar budget deficit and has not secured funding for required water infrastructure projects.
US Rep. Hunt Calls Video Comparing Cy-Fair ISD GOP Board Members to Nazis ‘Disgusting’
Local news station KPRC 2 aired a segment linking Nazi book-burnings to Cy-Fair ISD’s removal of controversial materials from school curriculum.
Gov. Abbott Demands Investigation Into Alleged Secret Transitioning of Student at Bellaire High School
A concerned parent claims her daughter was socially transitioned—referred to by male pronouns and a different name—without parental knowledge or approval.
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Harris County’s LGBT Commission Plans to Host ‘Banned Book’ Fair
The commission plans to use the fair as a means of pushing the LGBT agenda.
Harris County Mandates Backup Power
A new amendment in the Harris County fire code seeks to prevent power outages at assisted living facilities.
Katy ISD Teacher Faces Investigation After Allegedly Assaulting 9-Year-Old Autistic Student
Katy ISD confirmed the teacher is no longer employed by the district.
Houston Methodist Urologist Suspended Amid Cocaine Use Allegations & Impairment Concerns
The Texas Medical Board issued the suspension while Dr. Nathan Starke’s case is being investigated.
Montgomery County Officer Warns: ‘Child Predators Look Like Everybody Else’ Following Recent Arrest
A former Woodlands Mall security guard and children’s tennis coach is facing additional charges in an ongoing child exploitation case.
Harris County Commissioner Launches ‘Wasted Potential’ Campaign
Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey’s “Wasted Potential” campaign targets excessive county spending.
Harris County DA Teare Caught in Law License Controversy Days After Taking Office
Teare’s eligibility to practice law has now been restored.
Deadly Terrorist Attack Sparks Security Warnings Ahead of Houston’s Chevron Marathon
Security concerns have many former law enforcement professionals urging increased caution and preventative action.
Lawsuit Seeks May Election for ‘Vacant’ Harris County Commissioner Seat
Candidate Richard Vega claims Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia vacated his position when he accepted a conflicting government job.
Alvin ISD Trustees Bypass Committee Process to Rebuild Tornado-Ravaged School
The district argued that urgent need supersedes the rules.
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Public Safety Takes Top Priority in Houston Mayor Whitmire’s First Week
Following newly sworn-in Mayor John Whitmire’s inauguration, he immediately began addressing long running local issues.
Bobby Orr Enters Race to Lead Harris County GOP
Orr says he wants to focus on electing conservatives to local offices, such as the county commissioner’s court, city councils, and school boards.
Houston: A Year of Challenges Ahead
Houston is facing significant challenges that will be up to the newly elected city government to handle.
Klein Teacher Accused of Touching 7-year-old Student to ‘Gratify Sexual Desire’
Matthew Stegeman worked at Epps Island Elementary School.
The ‘City With No Property Taxes’ Might Soon Have Them
The Stafford City Council is considering a measure to create a property tax, which would have to be approved by residents.
Tomball ISD Superintendent Named Finalist for Woke Organization’s Award
The School Superintendents Association is known to promote COVID-19 vaccines for young children and the leftist “diversity, equity, and inclusion” ideology.
Colony Ridge Board Awards $16 Million to Company with Close Ties
The paving company is closely connected to Colony Ridge board members, developers, and their families.
Fort Bend ISD Teacher Arrested on Warrant out of Georgia for Sex Trafficking
The district says the teacher resigned prior to being arrested.
Spring Branch ISD Teacher Accused of Sexual Relationship with Student
Stephen Griffin taught at Memorial High School and is facing 2 to 20 years in prison.
Fort Bend ISD Principal Arrested for Solicitation in Sex Trafficking Sting
Clements High School Principal James Brian Shillingburg was arrested for soliciting a prostitute.