Multiple smoke shops were selling products in violation of state law.
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AT&T Announces Departure From Downtown Dallas Headquarters
The move by the company has been expected for several months.
Report Alleges Austin Sent Funds to Fake Companies
The news comes as citizens demand an independent audit.
Cibolo Police Charge 3 Teachers With Harming Special Ed Student
The educators worked at Watts Elementary in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD.
Harris County Directed to Fix Voter Rolls After State Confirms PO Box Registrations
Texas election officials have confirmed that Harris County voter registrations included post office box addresses, prompting the state to order corrective action to bring the rolls into compliance with election law.
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Austin Initiates Second Round of Budget Cuts
The cuts, less than one percent of the municipal budget, follow the landslide defeat of Proposition Q in November.
Federal Data Shows Houston Leads Nation in ICE Arrests
Houston recorded more immigration arrests than any other U.S. city this year.
Federal Appeals Court Backs Compensation for Homeowners Flooded During Hurricane Harvey
A federal appeals court ruled the government is liable for the damage that occurred to properties flooded upstream of two reservoirs during Hurricane Harvey.
‘Recognized’ Rockport Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student
Josh Nguyen is accused of assaulting an underage student when he taught maritime science at Rockport-Fulton ISD last school year.
Another Texas Teacher Charged With Child Sex Crimes
Madison Jones was a substitute teacher in Midlothian ISD at the time of her arrest on four felony charges.
No Jail for Texas Teacher Charged With Student Sex Crimes
Former Round Rock ISD teacher Domingo Perez Jr. pleaded guilty to one felony charge in exchange for deferred adjudication; two other charges were dropped.
Goliad Deputies Halt 21-Vehicle Convoy to Mexico
The sheriff’s office reports that all but one of the vehicles was impounded.
Corley Continues as Lubbock County Commissioner, Court Rules
County Judge Curtis Parrish had purported to replace Jason Corley as the Precinct 2 commissioner, claiming Corley triggered automatic “resign-to-run” rules.
Central Texas School District Adopts Policy Changes Ensuring Parental Transparency
The Brenham ISD board passed the policy updates in compliance with new state laws.
Two More Texas Teachers Face Separate Misconduct Allegations
Teachers in Van Alstyne ISD and Pottsboro ISD are under investigation; one has resigned.
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Lina Hidalgo Calls on Democrat Voters To Oppose Annise Parker for County Judge
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has broken her silence in the county judge’s race, warning Democrat voters against backing Annise Parker.
Marshall Cheer Coach Who Sexted Student Set To Plead Guilty
Claire Burris’ plea deal hit a snag this week over sentencing, postponing a hearing until January.
Pasadena Parents Demand Answers After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Involving 3- and 4-Year-Olds
An investigation by state and local authorities into allegations at a Pasadena Head Start facility has left parents frustrated by what they describe as a lack of timely communication from school officials.
West Texas Teacher/Coach ‘On Leave’ Over Texts to Student
Jason McAden teaches at Clyde CISD and coaches the girls’ volleyball team.
Mayor Mizani Proclaims ‘No Sharia Law’ in Keller
Keller Mayor Armin Mizani said his proclamation is “just the first step” toward codifying a ban on foreign legal systems.
Husband & Wife Run for Same Office in Llano County
Robert Little is running as a Republican, while Leila Green Little is running as a Democrat.
Texarkana ISD Coach Accused of Soliciting Student for Sex Via Snapchat
Te’Vailance Hunt was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a 16-year-old girl.
Azle ISD Coach Arrested Again for Sex Crime Against Student
Now-former coach Carlos Font Santiago is charged with sexual assault of a child in addition to an earlier charge of improper relationship between educator and student.
Mexico Agrees To Uphold Treaty Obligations, Provide Water to the Rio Grande Valley
The compliance comes days after Trump threatened to place tariffs on Mexico for non-cooperation with the 1944 Water Treaty.
Harris County Democrats Deny Future Endorsements for Houston Mayor John Whitmire
Houston Mayor John Whitmire lost access to future endorsements from the Harris County Democratic Party following a vote by precinct chairs Sunday evening.