A plan to restrict automatic ICE notifications during traffic stops has hit a roadblock, with council members unwilling to advance the measure.
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Salado Library Board Votes To Keep Controversial Children’s Book on Shelves
Concerned citizens say there are many books located in the children’s section that are not age-appropriate.
Fourth Lawsuit Filed Against Celina ISD, Coach Caleb Elliott
Another 17 families are accusing the district of gross negligence for enabling Elliott’s illicit locker room recording of male students.
Houston Teacher With Warrants For Child Sexual Assault Worked in School for Over Two Years
Derrick Banks taught agriculture science in Aldine ISD.
San Antonio Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student
Edwardo Cantu teaches music at McCollum High School in Harlandale ISD.
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Central Texas Judge Suspended After Indictment for Witness Tampering and Assault
Judge Britton is also accused of practicing law while serving as county judge.
Roma ISD Asks Public To ‘Avoid Speculation’ About Misconduct Allegations
Superintendent Carlos Gonzalez stated that “negative commentary” on social media casts the school in an “unfounded negative light.”
School Bus Driver Charged With Sexually Assaulting a Child
Jonathan Cranfill drives a bus for Cleveland ISD in Montgomery County.
Brownsville ISD Coach Pleads Guilty to Sex With Student
Julio Trujillo coached girls’ basketball and taught criminal justice at Rivera Early College High School.
Democrats Drop Challenge to Tarrant’s Republican Redistricting
The new county commissioners court precinct map remains in effect for the March 2026 primaries and beyond.
Houston Teacher Convicted of Sexual Contact With a Child Gets 8 Years Behind Bars
Preston Zimmerman will be up for parole in four years.
Dallas County DA Not Pursuing Death Penalty Against Illegal Alien Accused of Motel Beheading
John “Let-em-Go” Creuzot is notorious for being soft on criminals.
Third Lawsuit Filed in Celina ISD Locker Room Recording Scandal
Two more families are suing the district and Moore Middle School coach Caleb Elliott.
Ex-Houston Elementary Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Students Re-Arrested After Fleeing US
Wilfred Sequeiros had fled to Peru while out on bond.
Former Elgin ISD Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship With Student
Turran Cortez Fennix has denied the accusations against him but admitted to hosting sleepovers with the victim and other students in his home.
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Sanger ISD Police Officer Accused of Misconduct With Student
Sanger city police launched a criminal investigation into the the now-suspended school employee.
Felony Charges Dropped Against East Texas Judge Accused of Witness Tampering
Judge Franklin allegedly told a defendant he’d better accept a plea deal because “dead men can’t testify.”
Houston-Area Church Safety Director Charged With Impersonating ICE Agent
A part-time employee at Gateway Community Church is facing a felony impersonation charge after allegedly flashing a fake ICE card and threatening a woman with deportation.
Harris County Could Face State Oversight of Voter Rolls
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is investigating a complaint that voters are registering at post office box addresses.
Austin ISD Votes To Close Schools Amid Budget Deficit
Austin ISD’s board of trustees approved the school closure plan, but now awaits final approval from the Texas Education Agency.
East Texas Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Child
Landon Odom taught history and coached baseball at Central Heights Middle School.
New Braunfels ISD Teacher Jailed for Indecent Exposure
Jacob Peters taught 4th grade math and science at Voss Farms Elementary.
Former Austin ISD Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Jonathan Marks worked for two Austin ISD middle schools over the course of four years.
Uvalde Judge Suspended After Indictment for Official Oppression
Judge Mitchell allegedly had a UPS delivery driver handcuffed for disorderly conduct after he refused to deliver up multiple flights of stairs.
ICE Houston Arrested Over 3,500 Illegal Aliens During Government Shutdown
Some of the individuals arrested by ICE have been accused of heinous crimes.