John Ghrist used Snapchat and a school-approved app to message a 15-year-old girl, and police fear there could be more victims.
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Suspects in Jocelyn Nungaray’s Murder May Be Tied to Violent Venezuelan Gang
Search warrants revealed that both men had videos and photos with gang signs and emojis linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.
Grand Prairie ISD Set to ‘Move Forward’ Against Suspended Superintendent
The district’s investigation into Superintendent Jorge Arredondo revealed “violations” of a policy prohibiting retaliation against district employees.
Fort Worth ISD to Pay Former Superintendent Nearly $1 Million
Although Angélica Ramsey’s last day as superintendent was October 1, she will continue to be paid by the district until August 30, 2025.
Pflugerville Library to Host LGBT ‘Pride’ Event for Families
Advertisements for the event show a male figure in women’s undergarments.
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Central Texas School Districts Seek Voter Approval for Increasing Tax Rates
Liberty Hill, Manor, Marble Falls, and San Marcos all have a VATRE proposition on the ballot to increase school district funding.
Houston Mayor Joins Picket Line for Longshoremen’s Strike
The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that $2.1 billion in trade is at risk every day the strike continues.
Tarrant County Public Health Director Advises Schools to Remove Smartphones from Classrooms
Brian Byrd says research shows the use of social media causes a rise in mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
AG Paxton Sues Travis County Over Secretive Security Expenditures
The Office of the Attorney General claimed the Travis County Commissioners Court failed to provide proper notice or allow the public the opportunity to comment on the proposal.
Big Win for Whitesboro Citizens: No Property Tax Increase
Citizens convinced Whitesboro city officials to reverse course on a big property tax increase.
Catholic Charities of Fort Worth Partner Organization Has Islamic Terrorism Ties
The Islamic Circle of North America has ties to the Pakistani terrorist group Jamaat-e-Islami.
City of Dallas’ Budget to Help Aid LGBT, Race-based Events
The new budget will give the Office of Arts and Culture $20.6 million to facilitate multiple “cultural celebrations throughout the year.”
AG Paxton Sues Austin Over Taxpayer-funded Abortion Travel
Attorney General Ken Paxton says the city’s abortion fund violates the Texas Constitution and provides no “clear public benefit.”
Lawsuit Accuses Democrat State House Candidate of Not Paying Vendors
House District 80 Democrat candidate Cecilia Castellano is already under investigation by Attorney General Ken Paxton in a separate voter fraud case.
El Paso Teacher Arrested Twice for Sex Crimes Involving 12-Year-Old Student
Socorro ISD middle school teacher Llojan Almaraz is charged with child grooming and other felonies.
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Texas Supreme Court Sides With Dallas in State Fair Gun Ban Case
Attorney General Ken Paxton says his fight to protect the Second Amendment is not over.
East Texas Teacher Arrested for Injuring Child
Kyle Lee Rocha was allegedly seen pushing the elementary student’s desk back, resulting in him hitting his head and elbows.
Tensions Rise Over Student Safety During McKinney School Board Meeting
McKinney ISD trustees appeared hostile toward each other and speakers at the podium.
Denton City Council Rejects Conservative Library Board Nominee
Nominee Debi Scaggs says she was deemed a “radical” because she believes in protecting children from sexually explicit and vulgar content.
Former Houston Police Officer Convicted of Murders
The 2019 Harding Street Raid was based on falsified reports and took the lives of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Resigns
Angélica Ramsey’s last day as superintendent will be October 1.
Houston Mayor Reaches Agreement With Municipal Employee Union
The 3-year contract includes an increase in the city’s $15 per hour minimum wage to $16.75 this year, $17.25 next year, and $18 in 2026, the final full year of the contract.
City of Austin and Police Association Reach Tentative Contract
Increased crime and police staffing shortages have plagued Austin over the past few years.
City of Fort Worth Creates New LGBT Advisory Committee
The committee will advise and inform city officials about LGBT concerns.
Tarrant County Democrat Sheriff Candidate is Not a Registered Peace Officer in Texas
According to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Democrat candidate Patrick Moses has not been awarded a state peace officer’s license.