City officials believe the existing program must be updated since it favors groups that do not face a disadvantage in the market.
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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.
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Celina ISD Seeks $2.29 Billion in School Bond Debt
With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $4.5 billion—double the amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
More Than 700 Houston City Workers Accept Mayor’s Retirement Incentive
The city of Houston is projecting a $330 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026.
Harris County Sues Over Federal Funding Freeze for Illegal Alien Healthcare
Harris County spends millions of taxpayer dollars every year on services for illegal aliens.
Katy Mills Mall Investigation Uncovers Massive US Theft Syndicate Tied to Cartel
The thefts in Katy have been tied to similar crimes across the country.
Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston
The 248th District Court is known for granting bonds to dangerous criminals.
Two Texas Teachers Sentenced in Separate Student Sex Crime Cases
Former Lewisville ISD teacher John Collett was sentenced to 20 years in prison, while ex-Nacogdoches ISD teacher Annaleigh Andrews received just two years.
Houston ISD Announces Teacher Pay-For-Performance Structure Rolling Out in 2026
The new system will replace the tenure-based pay structure currently in operation.
Gov. Abbott Sets Special Election To Fill US House Seat Vacated by Sylvester Turner
Abbott says he does not want to rush an election in a county that has failed to conduct elections consistent with state law.
Former Navasota ISD Teacher Sentenced to 5 Years for Possessing Child Porn
Daniel Byrd was a teacher at Navasota High School when he was arrested for sharing child sexual abuse material showing young boys being assaulted.
Spring Branch ISD Wants Voters to OK $631 Million in Sports Facility Bonds
With interest, the four bonds on the May ballot would cost taxpayers more than $1 billion.
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Galveston County Sheriff Sues Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement had recommended revoking Sheriff Jimmy Fullen’s peace officer’s license.
Harris County Attorney Announces Run for Empty Congressional Seat
Democrat Christian Menefee is seeking the seat left vacant by the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner.
Belton ISD Identifies Another Teacher Arrested for Sex Crime Against Student
Tarver Elementary School’s Estevan Banda is the second Belton ISD teacher charged in one week for sexual misconduct.
Austin Elementary Teacher Jailed for Possessing ‘Large Quantity’ of Child Sex Abuse Material
Carl Innmon taught sign language at Baranoff Elementary School in Austin ISD.
Harris County Employees Working From Home Found Living in Austin and Dallas
More than 2,000 Harris County employees work from home, while federal, state, and Houston city governments return to the office.
Fort Worth Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
Christopher Rhodes was placed on leave from Young Men’s Leadership Academy during the investigation.
Harris County Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump Administration DOGE Cuts
A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of some probationary federal employees laid off by DOGE.
Attorney General Paxton Investigates Dallas Over Potential Sanctuary City Policies
Paxton seeks documentation and communications between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department about immigration enforcement.
IDEA Round Rock Admin Accused of ‘Inappropriately Touching a Student’
Assistant Principal Aaron Freeman was arrested and charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Elementary School Teacher Charged for Having Child Sexual Assault Videos
Kody Caleb Smith, who taught PE at Bayshore Elementary in La Porte ISD, admitted he downloaded and viewed around 200 videos of young children being sexually assaulted.