The new agreement will cost taxpayers $832 million over five years and makes Houston’s first-year police compensation package the highest in Texas.
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Alleged Child Predator Arrested Again While Out on Bond in Galveston
Taylor Roy has been arrested again for invasive recording of minors.
2 Waco ISD Teachers Arrested in April for Abusing Special Needs Children
Both teachers are no longer employed with the district.
Houston City Council Will Vote on Race-Based Contracting Program
City officials believe the existing program must be updated since it favors groups that do not face a disadvantage in the market.
Former Abilene Preschool Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing Child Porn
Mark Eichorn admitted to paying two boys to produce child sexual abuse material.
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Houston Approves $11.4M to Overhaul Failing Solid Waste Department
The funds will go toward new vehicles and equipment.
Gov. Greg Abbott Pushes Bail Reform Constitutional Amendment
Abbott spoke at a roundtable with Houston Crime Stoppers and the families of victims murdered by criminals who were out on bond.
Austin-Area Teacher Accused of Using Student Photos To Create Child Porn
Zachary Barnett is now charged with sexual performance of a minor under the age of 14 after being previously arrested for possessing child pornography.
Gov. Abbott Threatens To Cut San Marcos’ Funding if Officials Pass ‘Antisemitic’ Resolution
The governor claims the ceasefire resolution violates Texas laws against Israel boycotts.
Harris County Sues Trump Administration Over Federal Workforce Cuts
The lawsuit marks the latest effort by Harris County Democrats to block the Trump administration’s agenda.
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Student
Lily Janek taught at Mullin ISD in Brownwood.
Collin County Lawmaker Addresses EPIC City Development Scheme
State Rep. Candy Noble’s bill would protect home buyers from “creative” ownership arrangements and remove some fair housing religious exemptions.
MD Anderson Freezes Hiring, Cuts Spending After $43M Shortfall
MD Anderson’s president said the cuts will not affect patient care.
Houston ISD Scores C Grade in 2023 TEA Accountability Report, Worse Than in 2022
The ratings were just provided after 120 school districts sued to block the release of the accountability report.
Odessa School Employee Jailed on 5 Counts of Sexually Assaulting Student
Maurice McCoy worked as a security guard at Harmony Science Academy in Odessa.
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Texas Senate Moves to Block Guaranteed Basic Income Programs
Uplift Harris, a county program to pay $500 per month to some residents, was previously blocked by the Texas Supreme Court.
South Texas Teacher Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Student Allowed to Resign
Donna ISD teacher Javier Hernandez is charged with two felonies, including indecency with a child by sexual contact.
High-Ranking Tren de Aragua Member Indicted in Houston, Arrested in Colombia
This is the first time a TdA member is charged with terrorism-related crimes.
Kemp ISD Teacher Charged With Sexually Grooming Student
Ryan Hedges taught at Kemp High School.
Conroe Kindergarten Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
The principal told families Brian Schultz’s arrest was not related to Snyder Elementary.
GOP Commissioner Faces Criticism for Voting With Democrats on Fort Bend Redistricting Effort
Commissioner Vincent Morales previously voted to fund the effort.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George’s Case Postponed
Prosecutors cited the need to extract more evidence from a device.
Brazosport ISD Tells Voters $167M Bonds Won’t Raise Tax ‘Rate’
With interest the bonds would cost property taxpayers $258 million. Can they be repaid with “zero tax rate increase?”
Lockhart Volleyball Coach Charged With Child Sex Crime
Aaron Aguilar previously worked for Lockhart ISD.
Houston Mayor Whitmire’s GOP Outreach Sparks Democrat Party Revolt
Mayors of large cities often forge partnerships across party lines, especially on local issues like public safety, infrastructure, and disaster recovery.