Former students said Hall Middle School girls’ coach Lance Rankin has been reported many times over the years for inappropriate behavior.
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Lawmakers Respond to Hood County Data Center Controversy
State Reps. Shelby Slawson and David Cook are countering State Rep. Jared Patterson and State Sen. Paul Bettencourt’s interpretation of the law.
Van Zandt County Halts ‘Green’ Energy Projects Over China Concerns
The temporary moratorium is intended to allow for completion of an investigation into various Chinese companies that manufacture parts for wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
Former Kress Official Charged With Stealing City Funds
Heidi Tiffin was indicted on a charge of theft by a public servant that allegedly occurred during her tenure as Kress city secretary.
Hood County Rejects Citizen Pleas for Moratorium on Data Centers
Commissioners voted down the proposal after a public letter from state lawmakers.
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FAA Lifts El Paso Airspace Closure, Says No Threat to Commercial Aviation
The FAA had earlier announced a 10-day shutdown of airspace around the airport.
TEA Targets ‘Unworthy’ Lorena ISD Principal’s Certification
The Texas Education Agency asserts Lorena Primary School Principal April Jewell’s certificate should be revoked over her failure to protect pre-K students from sexual abuse.
Humble Police Chief Resigns Following Months-Long Investigation
The City of Humble’s police chief has resigned following months of scrutiny, an outside investigation, and a series of unanswered questions surrounding department leadership and internal practices.
Despite Protest, Lacy Lakeview Officials Embrace Proposed Data Center
The data center will require almost as much water in a day as the city’s usage for a month.
Another Educator ‘On Leave’ Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Shallowater ISD officials confirmed that an investigation is ongoing into an unnamed employee’s relationship with a student.
Crowley ISD Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Against Student
Ricardo Ortiz taught architecture at the district’s Career and Technical Education Center.
Aldine ISD Teacher Charged With Injury to a Child After School Fight
Investigators say the teacher followed the student across campus and physically assaulted her during a dispute that also involved the teacher’s daughter.
IDEA Mission Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Student
Adrian Diaz was released from Hidalgo County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
Houston Doctor Indicted Over Alleged Falsification of Transplant Records
Federal prosecutors have charged a former Memorial Hermann surgeon with making false statements in patient records in order to block access to organ transplants.
Judge Speedlin-Gonzalez Suspended for Unlawful Detention of Attorney
The Democrat judge has a long history of controversy and discipline.
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Another Lampasas ISD Teacher Accused of Misconduct
The district dismissed Lampasas High School teacher Dakota Matthews over “inappropriate communications” with a student.
TEA Investigating Collinsville ISD Admins Tied to Coach’s Misconduct
The superintendent, high school principal, and athletic director are “under review” by the Texas Education Agency’s Educator Investigations Division.
GOP Candidate in Washington County Promoted Drag Performer
Brad Tegeler uses female pronouns to describe a male crossdresser he has supported.
Wylie ISD Employee ‘On Leave’ Over Hijab Day Handouts
Superintendent Spicer said the district does not allow distribution of any religious materials to students, although the Muslim Student Association hosted a hijab table last year.
Texas Military Funds Directed To Water Infrastructure Project
The projects are intended to increase the resiliency of Del Rio’s water capacity.
AG Paxton Sues Bexar County for Funding Illegal Aliens’ Deportation Defense
Paxton is asking the court to block Bexar County’s proposed spending.
Couple Sentenced After Fake ID Bust by Dallas ICE
According to ICE, the manufacturing of fake identification documents by the couple took place from August 2020 until their arrest in February 2025.
Wylie ISD Responds to Islamic Handouts at School
District officials said the group Why Islam? did not have approval to distribute materials on the Wylie East High School campus.
State Officials Investigate Austin ISD After Anti-ICE Student Walkout
The walkout was part of a national protest of recent ICE crackdowns on illegal aliens.
Harris County Sergeant Faces Federal Charges in Online Child Exploitation Case
A Harris County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is facing both state and federal charges after authorities say he engaged in explicit online communications with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old child.