The school district now faces a two-year window to meet strict state criteria, improve student outcomes, and regain local control.
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City of Austin and Police Association Reach Tentative Contract
Increased crime and police staffing shortages have plagued Austin over the past few years.
City of Fort Worth Creates New LGBT Advisory Committee
The committee will advise and inform city officials about LGBT concerns.
Tarrant County Democrat Sheriff Candidate is Not a Registered Peace Officer in Texas
According to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Democrat candidate Patrick Moses has not been awarded a state peace officer’s license.
West Texas A&M University Blocks Online Gambling Sites
The university’s president says predatory gambling is exploitative and has a negative impact on academic performance.
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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.
Carroll ISD Secures Preliminary Injunction on Biden Administration’s Title IX Rewrite
The district will not be forced to enact the new Biden administration rules.
New Victim Revealed in Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Lorena ISD
Parents allege Principal April Jewell knew a pre-K teacher had inappropriately touched a third student.
Attorneys Argue Palo Pinto County’s Political Signage Restrictions Went Too Far
The three-judge panel appeared sympathetic to plaintiffs’ argument that the county’s political signage rules violate the First Amendment.
Houston City Council Grills CenterPoint as More Than a Million Are Without Power
Mayor John Whitmire has demanded that CenterPoint do better.
Conservative Austin City Council Member Shatters Fundraising Record
Regardless of her more conservative background, Kelly has garnered support across the political spectrum.
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South Texas Teachers Arrested for Sex With Students
If convicted, the educators face two to 20 years in prison.
Amarillo School Board Races Draw Serious Challengers
Voters will make their picks in a number of contested Amarillo school board elections this year.
Where’s the ‘Independent Investigation’ on Prosper ISD’s Sex Abuse Scandal and Cover-up?
“It definitely raises questions.”
Lawmaker Files Bill Targeting City Leaders Convicted of Crimes
State Sen. Hinojosa’s bill calls for the removal from office of municipal leaders convicted of certain criminal offenses.
Middle School Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship With a Student
The victim attends a school different from the one where the middle school teacher worked.
Chaos in Laredo: Texas Attorney General Investigating Voter Fraud
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office is investigating a Laredo City Council race.
Tyler ISD Middle School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
Dozens of educators across Texas have recently been accused or convicted of sex crimes involving students and other children.
Amarillo Voters to Decide Crowded City Council Elections
Voters will have plenty of options in this year’s Amarillo City Council election, with 23 candidates set to appear on the ballot.
Facing Recall, Head of Tarrant Appraisal District Board Resigns
Kathryn Wilemon stepped down after the Keller City Council initiated a recall of the bureaucracy’s board chair.
Dalhart ISD Calls $50 Million Bond Election
A small Texas Panhandle school district is hoping to pass its largest-ever bond this May.