The ratings were just provided after 120 school districts sued to block the release of the accountability report.
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Odessa School Employee Jailed on 5 Counts of Sexually Assaulting Student
Maurice McCoy worked as a security guard at Harmony Science Academy in Odessa.
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.
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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.
Houston City Council Adopts New Rules for Short-Term Rentals
A new ordinance sets registration, safety, and tax requirements for short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO properties.
Mesquite ISD’s $600 Million Bond Would Cost $1.1 Billion With Interest
School district property taxpayers are already on the hook for $979 million in bond debt principal and interest.
Harris County Appoints Interim County Administrator
Jesse Dickerman will replace Diana Ramirez, who is retiring at the end of the month.
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Judson ISD Coach Accused of Sexually Grooming Students via Social Media
Christopher Demetrius Irving, a coach at Veterans Memorial High School, is the latest San Antonio educator arrested for sex crimes against students.
Former Student Accuses Azle ISD Coach of Past ‘Improper Relationship’
High school softball coach Carlos Font was arrested and charged with a felony.
Federal Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Houston ISD Bribery Case
A former Houston ISD employee and a district vendor were found guilty after a weeks-long trial.
Fort Bend ISD Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
The now-former middle school teacher was also indicted for indecency with a child.
Flour Bluff ISD’s Bonds Would Raise School Property Taxes 23 Percent
With interest, the $193 million school bond package would cost taxpayers $392 million—double the dollar amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
Frisco Floats Controversial Performing Arts Center Bond
City officials are also asking voters to authorize using sales tax revenue for the project.
Stratford ISD Confirms Educator Misconduct ‘Rumors’
Two school district employees are under investigation for alleged misconduct with students.
Tomball ISD Seeks Voter Approval of $429 Million Bond Package
District voters approved $494 million in school bond debt just four years ago.
Houston May Raise Rates To Replace Failing Water Plant
Officials say the water plant that serves 75 percent of Houston residents is at risk of catastrophic failure and must be replaced.
As School District Shrinks, Lubbock ISD Asks Voters To Grow Bond Debt
With interest, the district’s $290 million bond would cost property taxpayers almost double the amount voters will see on the May ballot.