The federal government has prioritized the arrest of the most dangerous criminal aliens over the past 6 months.
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Harris County Flood Bond Reports Show Unexplained $1 Billion Discrepancy
Commissioners voted Thursday to fund all existing secured partnerships and grants tied to Harris County’s 2018 flood bond.
Firefighters Union to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Austin Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association has accused Chief Joel Baker of withholding water rescue swimmers from assisting in Hill Country flood rescues.
Harris County Jail Hit With Third Noncompliance Notice of 2025
Harris County has resorted to housing hundreds of inmates in other jails to ease overcrowding at its facility.
Acclaimed Denton ISD Choir Director Arrested for Exposing Himself to a Child
Derrick Brookins worked at Braswell High School in Denton ISD.
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Will San Antonio’s New Mayor Continue to Fund DEI Initiatives Amid Budget Crisis?
Although the city faces two years of projected budget deficits, San Antonio may continue funding DEI initiatives.
Space Shuttle Discovery Moves to Houston Under US Senate Bill
In 2011, NASA bypassed Houston when selecting retirement locations for its shuttle fleet.
FBI Houston Arrests Chinese National for Spying on US Navy
Another Chinese national was arrested in Oregon, and the pair are accused of surveilling U.S. military personnel and facilities.
Federal Agents Bust Anti-Tren Gang Members After Houston Shooting
Federal authorities are targeting a violent Venezuelan gang known as Anti-Tren, believed to be connected to a Houston bar shooting that injured six people in March.
IRS Withholds Wages of Arlington Mayor Over Federal Tax Debt
Taxpayers reportedly question Mayor Jim Ross’ ability to lead Arlington because of issues with his personal finances.
Austin ISD Considers Consolidating Schools Amid Budget Shortfalls
Facing a $110 million budget deficit, Austin ISD’s trustees are receiving input from the public on a plan to consolidate some schools for the 2026–27 school year.
Houston’s Taxpayer-Sponsored LGBT Parade Featured Sexualized Performances Near Children
Marketed as safe and inclusive for all ages, Houston’s LGBT “Pride” party featured overtly adult activities in full view of children.
Allen ISD Elementary Teacher Indicted for Sexual Contact With Students
Austin White was placed on leave from Preston Elementary in October 2024.
Houston Parents Sue HISD Over Daughter’s Secret Social Gender Transition
A Houston family is taking the state’s largest school district to court, claiming their daughter was socially transitioned by school staff in direct defiance of their explicit instructions.
Harris County Agencies Reportedly Spent Millions With No Paper Trail
Last year, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the Harris County Toll Road Authority, Engineering Department, and Flood Control District had procurement issues.
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EPA Clears Houston’s Fifth Ward Site Months After Dioxin Scare
An EPA study conducted at Hester House had revealed dioxin levels—known carcinogens—measuring five times higher than the federal screening limit for children’s safety.
Gov. Abbott Signs Historic Bail Reform Laws to Combat the Release of Violent Offenders
The measures were symbolically signed in Houston, where judges have been accused of releasing dangerous criminals on easy bail.
Judge Adds Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg to Gag Order in Jocelyn Nungaray Murder Case
Ogg publicly accused one of the men charged in Nungaray’s murder of previously assaulting someone in Costa Rica.
San Antonio Educator Arrested for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Student
Christopher Uresti met his alleged victim while working for Southwest ISD.
TEA Extends Control of Houston ISD Until 2027, Appoints New Board Members
The school district now faces a two-year window to meet strict state criteria, improve student outcomes, and regain local control.
Court Approves Drainage Settlement, Allowing Houston’s $7B Budget to Move Forward
Controller Chris Hollins had refused to certify the budget until the settlement was approved.
ICE Announces New Houston Arrests as HPD Delays Bodycam Footage From Prior ICE Incidents
Multiple illegal aliens were arrested in connection with a wide-reaching drug trafficking scheme in Houston.
Little Elm ISD Custodian Jailed for Sexually Abusing Elementary Student
District officials said they received serious reports of “inappropriate interactions” between Eric Landaverde and three Brent Elementary students.
Harris County Bureaucrats Among America’s Highest-Paid Government Employees
Nine county employees now make more than the president of the United States, and forty-five make more than cabinet secretaries.
Houston Ends Traffic Stop Quotas in Unanimous Vote
The Houston Police Department rescinded the policy imposing traffic stop quotas, and the city council amended the city code to ensure a similar policy could not be put in place again.