Christopher Uresti met his alleged victim while working for Southwest ISD.
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Denton City Council Rejects Conservative Library Board Nominee
Nominee Debi Scaggs says she was deemed a “radical” because she believes in protecting children from sexually explicit and vulgar content.
Former Houston Police Officer Convicted of Murders
The 2019 Harding Street Raid was based on falsified reports and took the lives of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Resigns
Angélica Ramsey’s last day as superintendent will be October 1.
Houston Mayor Reaches Agreement With Municipal Employee Union
The 3-year contract includes an increase in the city’s $15 per hour minimum wage to $16.75 this year, $17.25 next year, and $18 in 2026, the final full year of the contract.
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Austin City Council Likely to Propose a ‘Climate Bond’
The bond election would happen in either 2025 or 2026.
Extreme Weather Forces Houstonians to Reconsider Residency
A recent poll found that Houston-area residents have consistently experienced more blackouts than the rest of the state, and many have considered moving to avoid them.
Denton ISD Admin Delays Criminal Electioneering Case Again
Criminal convictions may deter future violations by school officials tempted to sway elections using taxpayers’ money.
Dallas Jailed 14 Illegal Alien Suspects for Child Sex Crimes in a Single Month
Seven of Texas’ ten most-wanted illegal aliens are accused of being child sexual predators.
Gov. Abbott Pledges to Analyze CenterPoint’s Preparedness and Priorities
The governor is also demanding information on what CenterPoint can do now to improve its readiness for the next hurricane season.
Hood County Residents Are Sick of Bitcoin Mining Noise
Marathon Digital’s cryptocurrency mine near Granbury is one of 10 in Texas emitting noxious noise while consuming huge amounts of electricity.
Austin City Council Members Propose Creating a Municipal Bank
Skepticism abounds across the political spectrum.
Dallas City Manager Travels to Leftist Event on Taxpayers’ Dime
Interim City Manager Kimberly Tolbert spent $3,000 on a four-day trip to attend a “progressive” forum.
Austin Proposes Another Record Setting Budget
The proposed $5.9 billion budget includes higher rates for electricity, water, and trash service, as well as the largest property tax increase permitted by law.
Houston Set to Consider $25M Art Contract
The city’s Civic Art Ordinance requires that 1.75 percent of the total budgeted cost for capital improvement projects be spent on acquiring or conserving civic art.
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Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into Frisco ISD Trustees
“I have grave concerns about the [trustees’] conduct and the serious nature of this meeting.”
Communist China in Texas: Spies Infiltrate Texas’ Sheriffs
Beijing in Speaker Dade Phelan’s backyard, and yours.
Battle Brewing Over Who Picks New Tarrant Appraisal District Board Member
“Tarrant County taxpayers deserve transparency.”
Undercover Footage: Frisco ISD Trustees to Squelch Conservative Voices
FISD board president says she wants to silence the conservative “hate crowd.”
Special Ed Teacher Who Coached Girls’ Soccer Arrested for ‘Inappropriate Contact’ With Student
New Braunfels police say the investigation is ongoing, and Bryant Shephard may face additional charges.
Frisco ISD Trustee Denies Harassment Charge
“I can’t defend myself against stuff I didn’t say.”
EXCLUSIVE: Texas Comptroller Investigating Plano Bar for Hosting ‘All-ages’ Drag Show
“[M]y office will continue to work within the confines of existing law and investigate performances to determine if an entity must pay the fees associated with operating a sexually oriented business.”
Head of Troubled Tarrant Appraisal District May Be Recalled Before Her ‘Vacant’ Seat Is Filled
In the meantime, Kathryn Wilemon continues to chair the appraisal district’s board of directors.
Education Conference Pushes Woke Ideology Again
Family rights activists decry the program as “absolutely unbelievable.”
Dallas Abortion Clinic Closes Doors Permanently
Dallas’ largest abortion facility shuts down nearly a year after Roe was overturned by U.S. Supreme Court.