Lovejoy ISD parent Laura Giles has been raising alarms about the risk schools’ data collection poses to students’ privacy.
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Sabine County Tax Trends: Rising Appraisals Drive Increased Revenues
Even if tax rates are kept in check, rising appraisals can eat up any savings citizens would otherwise see.
Houston Teen Killed by Train, Union Pacific Stops Trains Near Milby High During School Hours
The City of Houston is looking into building a skybridge over the tracks for student use.
Are Houston Police Department Staffing Shortages an Underpayment Issue?
Other major cities in Texas offer nearly $10,000 or more for starting salaries.
Illegal Aliens Say Open Borders Rumor on International Migrants Day Is Pushed By Media in Mexico
The foreign nationals also said the reported “day” actually spans from December 18th to the 24th.
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Fort Worth ISD Board Passes Resolution to Prioritize Student Literacy
Community members are questioning why the resolution is necessary when the trustees have the power to act to improve literacy at any time.
Texas DPS Captures Confirmed Gang Member on Private Ranch
Nery Flores Flores of Mexico is a confirmed Mexican mafia gang member.
Denton County Jury Sentences Mail-ballot Fraudster to Four Years in Prison
Zul Mohamed pleaded guilty to 109 voter fraud felonies committed during his 2020 run for Carrollton mayor.
Houston-area Neurologist Pays Nearly $1M Settlement Over Fraudulent Billing Allegations
A federal investigation exposed the Medicare fraud.
Texans Protest Pornographic Books at Houston ISD Board Meeting
Multiple speakers were told to be silent when quoting various books’ profane descriptions.
Son of Late Shelia Jackson Lee Facing Investigations Over Residency
Jason Lee voted in Houston last month but is required to live in Chicago for his employment.
Laredo Educator Arrested for Production of Child Pornography
Carlos Jobany Castaneda Lechuga was a lecturer at Texas A&M International University, but has since been removed from the staff directory.
Houston Considers Short-Term Rental Rules
A new ordinance would regulate short-term rentals across Houston.
Clear Creek ISD Trustees Discuss $214 Million Bond Proposal for May Ballot
A majority of the funding would be allocated for rebuilding three campuses.
Border County Judge Joins Republican Party, Citing Democrat Party’s Leftward Drift
Webb County voted Republican in November for the first time in 100 years.
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Parents Fight CPS, Claim Wrongful Removal of Their Daughter
The parents say their baby’s injuries were caused by a traumatic birth, not abuse.
Conservatives Capture Conroe ISD School Board
Four newly elected trustees complete an all-Mama Bear board.
Tarrant County Elects Two New Commissioners
Democrat Roderick Miles Jr. and Republican Matt Krause will be sworn into office in January.
McKinney Voters Reject Third Term for Mayor Fuller
Prop A would have extended the city’s term limits and allowed George Fuller to run for mayor again next year.
Trump Wins Big with Hispanics, Flipping South Texas Counties
The border counties have historically favored Democrats down the ballot.
Mexican National Wanted for Aggravated Murder Apprehended at Texas Border
Raul Humberto Irigoyen Chavez is wanted by the Mexican government in connection with the murder of his wife.
Republicans Make Gains in Harris County
Harris County Republicans had their strongest showing since 2014, besting Democrats in judicial races and coming within striking distance for countywide offices.
Voters Reject Rockwall ISD’s Big Bonds and Tax Increase
Local taxpayer suggests replacing “tax and spend” school board members in the next election.
Dallas Voters Approve Two of the Citizen-led HERO Amendments
Two of the three HERO amendments proposed have passed.
Republican Flips McLennan County Commissioner Seat
The seat has been held by Democrats for 125 years.