Jaime Gonzalez worked in the Tomball ISD and Magnolia ISD bus barns.
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Gov. Abbott Demands Investigation Into Alleged Secret Transitioning of Student at Bellaire High School
A concerned parent claims her daughter was socially transitioned—referred to by male pronouns and a different name—without parental knowledge or approval.
Round Rock ISD Trustee Alleged to Have Received Illegal Payments From District
Former Round Rock ISD Trustee Mary Bone said the district paid tens of thousands of dollars to Trustee Tiffanie Harrison after she resigned from teaching.
School District Police Chief: Sex Abuse Investigation ‘Far From Done’
Newman International Academy Police Chief Matthew Antkowiak said the charter school “will not place reputation over the safety of students.”
Harris County DA Drops Charges Against 8 Former Officers in Harding Street Raid Case
DA Sean Teare cited a lack of sufficient evidence to secure convictions.
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Denton Council Approves Conservative Library Board Nominee
City Council members voted 5-2 to appoint Ellen Sullivan to the board three months after rejecting another conservative nominee.
Tarrant Commissioners Accept Grant for Human Trafficking Unit
The state grant will fund the Human Trafficking Unit in the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
Former Lewisville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
Alainee Simonson is also accused of having an improper relationship with the student while she was a teacher at Lewisville High School-Killough.
Canyon ISD Parents Want Bibles Back in School Libraries
Superintendent Darryl Flusche told parents a new Texas law prohibiting sexually explicit books requires the district to remove the Bible.
Complaint Accuses Round Rock ISD of Financial Noncompliance
Two outgoing trustees filed a complaint regarding the district’s overspending.
AG Paxton Wins Second Stay Against Harris County’s ‘Uplift 2.0’ Income Scheme
Democrat Commissioners revived and rebranded the “guaranteed income” program to spend an unused $20 million in federal aid.
Analysis: The Tax Situation in the Border County of Zapata
There’s one major outlier in the data of this tiny border county.
Another Texas Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Involving a Student
Henderson ISD teacher Kathryn Prior was caught sexting a male student via Instagram.
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.
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State Rep. Steve Allison Loses to Marc LaHood
The anti-school choice incumbent has lost to local attorney LaHood.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes Falls to Janis Holt
Bailes faced considerable ire from pro-school choice advocates after voting against the governor’s school choice package.
Hillary Hickland Defeats State Rep. Hugh Shine
School choice has been the main point of contention throughout the race.
Mitch Little Beats Freshman State Rep. Kronda Thimesch in Primary
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment featured prominently in the race for House District 65.
State Rep. Jacey Jetton Unseated by Matt Morgan
The impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton was a featured issue in this race.
Mike Olcott Wins Primary Election Against State Rep. Glenn Rogers
This primary election was a rematch from 2022.
State Rep. Travis Clardy Loses Primary Election to Joanne Shofner
The anti-school choice incumbent faced considerable opposition for his vote record on educational freedom.
Brent Money Unseats State Rep. Jill Dutton
Dutton won the vacant seat in a special election only two months ago.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Encourages Parents and Staff to Vote in the Primaries
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde wrote in a news release that this election is “perhaps the most important for public education in Texas history.”
Marlin Moms Threatened by State Senator’s Law Firm for Complaining About School District
Parents are now suing Marlin ISD after State Sen. Royce West’s law firm threatened to sue them for defamation.