Coach Jared Lancaster is accused of knowingly failing to report another teacher’s sexual abuse of a student.
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Frio County Vote Harvesting Ring Suspects Doubled, More Officials Included
Candidates paid in gas, cigarettes, and Dr. Pepper; joked about ballot harvesting in texts.
Charter School Coach Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Student
Educator David Jones allegedly victimized at least one girl at Cedar Crest, a residential facility for troubled teens.
Harris County Taxpayer-Funded Entities Spend Millions on Lobbying
According to records from Transparency USA and OpenSecrets, Harris County has spent at least $3.3 million lobbying since 2023.
Harris County Commissioners Reject Paying Judge Hidalgo’s Trip to France
Judge Hidalgo initially attempted to conceal the destination of her trip before commissioners forced her to disclose it.
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University of Houston Pivots Research Focus Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Officials expressed optimism that research funding can be regained by aligning with the Trump administration’s new policy guidelines.
Humble ISD Trustee Seat Contested After Winner’s Eligibility Is Challenged
Tracy Shannon says that her opponent was ineligible to run due to residency requirements.
Special Prosecutor Appointed for Investigation Into McLennan County Sheriff
The sheriff’s alleged misuse of funds cost county taxpayers well over $200,000.
Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
A new city council voted to undo past annexations but keep the sites of planned Islamic developments in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
ICE Arrests 422 in Houston Sweep, Including Murder and Arson Suspects
The Trump administration has prioritized the removal of illegal aliens with serious criminal backgrounds.
Conroe Cancels $160M Road Project, Citing Soaring Costs and Water Concerns
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough has said the project will move forward.
Taxpayer-Funded Entities Sponsor LGBT Agenda in Houston
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Harris County Constable Alan Rosen, and METRO are sponsoring a Houston LGBT parade.
School Cafeteria Worker Jailed for Sex With Student in Campus Kitchen Closet
Jenna Woodworth allegedly admitted to having sexual intercourse twice with an East Central High School senior.
Tarrant County GOP Censures State Rep. John McQueeney
If the State Republican Executive Committee upholds the censure, McQueeney may be denied a place on the GOP primary ballot in 2026.
Fired Pflugerville School Employee Faces Felonies for Grooming Student
Administrative assistant Marissa Juarez is accused of sending an underage student sexually explicit messages via Snapchat and kissing the juvenile while on campus.
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Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission Sets Date for ‘Banned Book’ Fair
The event will be open to children.
‘Recognized’ Texas Teacher Charged With Child Grooming
Scott Strobel is accused of sexually grooming a 14-year-old girl he was tutoring.
Report Recommends Evaluation for Houston-area Bridges at Risk of Collapse
A new report details the issues that led to the bridge collapse in Baltimore and recommends safety actions.
Las Vegas Sands Folds on Casino Gambling in Irving
Anti-gambling advocates hailed the city’s rejection of casinos as a win for Irving residents.
Houston ISD Board Votes for New ‘Teacher Excellence System’
The new system will categorize teachers based on their performance and will link salaries to evaluation scores.
Boyd ISD Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper’ Sexual Relationship With Student
Stephanie McGilvray resigned last September after district officials learned of the misconduct allegations.
Report: Houston ISD Operates 51 Schools Under 50 Percent Capacity
The district is facing a budget deficit and plans to vote later this year on closing some schools.
San Angelo ISD Teacher Jailed for Alleged Sexual Misconduct With Student
A school resource officer with the San Angelo Police Department is also under investigation in connection with the case.
Harris County GOP Calls for Appointment of Jacqueline Lucci Smith as County Attorney
County Attorney Christian Menefee recently resigned to run for Congress.
Austin ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Using AI to Generate Sexual Images of Students
Baranoff Elementary School teacher Carl Innmon faces new charges for using photos of students in his classroom to create child sexual abuse material.