TEA won’t reveal details due to “anticipated litigation,” but their investigation is linked to Ferguson’s role in a 2022 sex abuse scandal and coverup.
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Republican Runoff Candidates Consider ‘Contract with Texas’
Keresa Richardson, who is challenging freshman State Rep. Frederick Frazier for House District 61, signed a similar contract created by Collin County conservative activists.
Houston Police Department Finds DNA Matches for Uninvestigated Rape Kits
Thus far, 76 rape kits tested for DNA have resulted in CODIS matches.
Pflugerville ISD Daycare Teacher Accused of Injury to a Child
Geraline Wilson Browning was allegedly caught on video with her hands around a child’s throat.
Dallas Charter Review Commission Approves Allowing Non-US Citizens to Serve on City Boards
The Dallas City Council will now decide whether to place the amendment on the ballot for voters to approve or disapprove.
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McKinney Puts Multiple Multi-Million Dollar Bonds on May Ballot
If passed, all bonds would cost local property taxpayers more than $712 million with interest.
Tax Hikes and New Fees for Houston
The ideas floated to close the budget deficit are a trash fee and asking voters to increase the maximum allowable revenue the city can collect under its long-existing property tax cap.
Texas A&M University to Host Drag Show on Campus
The event called “Draggieland” will be hosted for the fifth year in a row.
Parent Sues Prosper ISD for Alleged Assault of 5-year-old Student
The lawsuit alleges that the incident “appears to be part of a larger pattern of students being abused and staff failing to intervene at Rucker Elementary.”
PARENT: Allen ISD Principal Berates Students After Active Shooter Drill
After a few students made noise during the drill, the principal allegedly yelled at the 5th grade class until they cried and then took photos of them.
Gillespie County Republicans Find, Fix Hand Count Errors Ahead of Canvass
Addition and transcription errors accounted for the reporting mistakes, which did not affect the outcome of any races on the ballot.
Republican Alex Mealer Joins Houston METRO Board
The agency has a budget of $1.6 billion and provides public transportation across Harris County.
New PAC Backs Denton School Board Candidates Who Support ‘Students of All Identities’
The Supporters of Denton ISD PAC endorsed two incumbents over challengers who oppose sex and gender ideologies in schools.
Austin ISD Schools Push Gender Identity on Students
Concerned parents forwarded an email showing how the Ann Richards School of Young Women Leaders is celebrating ‘Pride Week.’
Houston Firefighter Settlement Taking Shape
Houstonians will pay $72 million annually for the next five years and then $36 annually for the duration of the life of the judgment bond.
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‘Drag Queen Bingo’ Targeting Children to be Hosted in Austin
Saturday’s event features drag queens who have posted sexually explicit images and videos on their social media pages.
McKinney Tables Vote on Extending Term Limits After Citizens Object
Longer term limits will not be on the May ballot, but the council may consider putting the issue to voters in November.
University of Houston to Display Pro-Abortion Idol
The 18-foot tall statute is currently scheduled for display from February 28 to October 31.
Harris County GOP Chair Race Heats Up
The primary election will determine which candidate leads the Republican Party in the state’s largest county.
Keller ISD Focuses on New Budget Cuts to Deal with $28M Shortfall
The board of trustees will focus on cutting staff and having district departments justify their entire budget each year.
Former Houston Mayoral Aide Sentenced for Bribery
William Paul Thomas has been sentenced to a year in federal prison.
East Texas State Rep. Cole Hefner Faces 2 GOP Primary Challengers
A three-way Republican race is splitting the anti-incumbent “anyone but Hefner” vote.
Cy-Fair School Board Committees to Meet Away from Public
Subcommittee membership is under quorum requirements and therefore doesn’t have to post their agenda or discussions, raising questions about accountability and transparency.
Austin Cancels Segregated ‘Antiracism’ Trainings After Drawing Ridicule
Only after receiving national exposure and ridicule did the City of Austin cancel a race-segregated training program for its employees.
Texas Education Agency Takes Over Scandal-Plagued La Joya School District
TEA appointed a new board and superintendent to temporarily oversee the South Texas district.