The budget uses city reserves to close a $107 million shortfall.
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El Paso ISD Trustees OK $2 Million for Bond ‘Strategist’ Despite Budget Deficit
School officials say their vision is to make El Paso a “Destination District.”
Pflugerville Residents to Vote on Sales Tax Cut
November’s election aims to cut the Emergency Services District’s sales tax rate by 0.5 percent.
Law Enforcement Raids San Antonio Apartment Complex, Arrests 4 Venezuelan Gang Members
The arrests follow several complaints about the complex regarding narcotics, human trafficking, and threats to apartment personnel.
San Antonio-area Teacher Arrested For Sexual Relationship With Student
Jennifer Massey worked as an art teacher in Comal ISD.
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Austin ISD Chief Financial Officer Arrested for Insurance Fraud
The arrest comes as the district is expected to pursue a November tax hike.
McKinney Mayor and City Council Want More Terms, More Money
Early voting in the city’s November 5 charter amendment election begins October 21.
Grand Prairie ISD Limits Student Cell Phone Use in Class
Grand Prairie joins other Texas districts in tackling students’ cell phone use in class.
Carlisle ISD Security Guard Accused of Sexually Abusing a Child
Keith McFarland was charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Carroll ISD Says Federal Civil Rights Investigation Lacks Evidence
Discrimination complaints could result in required diversity trainings, but the district currently says it will not negotiate with the federal Education Department.
Austin City Council Member Proposes New Budget Plan That Avoids Raising Property Taxes
The city manager’s proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year would increase property taxes by 5.7 percent.
Austin’s Four Points Residents Concerned Over New Homeless Encampment
Homeless encampments continue to pose problems in Austin.
Keller ISD Backs Down, Allows Students with Pro-Trump Parking Spot Art to Repaint
After being instructed to erase art depicting the former president, students may now repaint their parking spots.
Sex Abuse Victim’s Mom Scorches Lorena ISD School Board
Amanda Gilmore said, “There’s a special place in Hell” for defenders of Lorena Primary Principal April Jewell.
Parents Split Over Student Access to Cell Phones at School
Keller ISD is the latest district to consider keeping kids off their phones during school hours.
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3 Antifa Members Arrested During Drag Protest in Fort Worth
The members were arrested during attacks on Fort Worth police officers and protestors.
Deadly Accident Depletes a Month’s Resources in Kinney County
Kinney County has been inundated with smuggling activity due to its location between two legal ports of entry.
North Texas Church Leader Urges Congregation to Vote in Local Elections
Pastor Robert Morris says Gateway Church does not endorse candidates, “but we do endorse biblical principles.”
Cy-Fair ISD Employee Charged With ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
The 66-year-old paraprofessional has three criminal charges against him and is being held on a $200K bond.
Fort Bend ISD’s Billion-dollar Bond Doubles District’s Debt
With interest, the school district’s proposed $1.26 billion bond package would cost local property taxpayers $2.6 billion.
Lawmaker Calls for the Texas Legislature to ‘Properly Resolve’ Child Gender Mutilation
State Rep. Briscoe Cain says if this problem is not resolved by the end of the year, lawmakers will have failed to protect children.
North Texas Teacher, Wrestling Coach Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Euless police believe “more victims could exist.”
Lewisville ISD Teacher Faces 99 Years for Sexual Assault of 10-year-old Student
John Collett is a former Teacher of the Year at Camey Elementary.
San Antonio May Decriminalize Abortion And Other Crimes
The city’s May ballot includes Proposition A, which would prevent police from enforcing certain laws.
Psychiatrist Pushes Radical Gender Theory in Texas School Without Parental Consent
The licensed psychiatrist spoke to students about gender identity, drugs used in gender transition, and Christians’ lack of acceptance toward LGBTQ people.