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Federal Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Houston ISD Bribery Case
A former Houston ISD employee and a district vendor were found guilty after a weeks-long trial.
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.
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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.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Arrested on Money Laundering Charges
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office says the new charges are unrelated to the pending misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting the identity of a candidate.
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Blue Ridge Residents Convince City To Pause Muslim-owned Developments
City council tabled a vote on two proposed communities pending a review of annexation agreements with the properties’ owners.
Major ICE Operation Nets 646 Illegal Alien Arrests in Houston, Including Gang Members
Of the 646 arrested, 140 were criminal aliens charged with or convicted of aggravated felonies or other violent offenses.
Belton Middle School Teacher Jailed for Sexually Assaulting a Student
Logan Demeny has been on leave from Belton ISD since allegations arose last month.
Harris County 17-Year-Old Charged Under Texas’ New Terrorism Law
Laith Adil Shehzad is accused by authorities of planning a mass shooting.
Houston Mayor Implements Hiring Freeze To Address City Budget Concerns
An efficiency audit recently revealed that about 42 percent of city managers oversee only one to three employees.
Marlin City Council Approves 6-Month Paid Leave, Pay Raise for Indicted Police Chief
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Rangers have intervened after the chief was indicted on 10 counts of animal abuse.
Eanes ISD Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Porn
Zachary Barnett was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety on three counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Robstown High School Coach Arrested After Admitting to Sex With Student
Girls basketball coach Austin Barron admitted to police he had sexual contact with a 17-year-old female student.
Analysis: Property Tax Rates Drop While Values Surge in Washington County
Increasing appraisals frequently zero out any benefit property owners receive from a decreased or held-in-check rate.
Fort Cavazos Orders Investigation Into Incident at Killeen ISD School, Parents Speak Up
The new investigation follows an investigation by Killeen ISD into a Meadows Elementary School coach.