New Braunfels police say the investigation is ongoing, and Bryant Shephard may face additional charges.
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Tax-hiking Cartel: Appraisal Districts Bleeding Texans Dry
“You cannot challenge what anybody does or says[;] you just have to sit there and let the system roll over you.”
Harris County Judge Candidate Calls for Re-do of Botched Election
Republican county judge candidate Alexandra Del Moral Mealer is contesting the November 8 election.
Collin County Activists, Officials Press Lawmakers for Republican-only Committee Chairs
“The future of Texas is threatened by Democrat-run committees.”
Former Dallas County Commissioner J.J. Koch Appointed to District Criminal Court
After losing re-election, Koch was appointed by Gov. Abbott to fill a judicial vacancy.
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Amarillo Mayor Ginger Nelson Not Seeking Re-election
Amarillo mayor not seeking re-election following legal defeat of debt issuance and recent gun control advocacy.
San Antonio Drag Show Venue Cancels Performances Through December
After a young girl was filmed visibly backing away from a drag queen, the venue claims they feel “unsafe” continuing drag events for the remainder of the year.
Embattled McKinney ISD Superintendent Is Latest to Step Down
“It is important for MISD’s new superintendent to represent the majority of the citizens in the district and return to strong classical educational principles.”
Scandal-plagued Prosper ISD Won’t Say if Demoted Cheer Coach Is Still Employed by District
Many parents cheered the news that Cameron Jones “will no longer be the head cheer coach at Prosper High School.”
Former Liberty ISD Employees Arrested for Endangering Special Needs Child
Three women are being charged with multiple counts of child abuse after locking a 5-year-old special needs student in an isolated room for hours, forcing him to consume his own feces and urine.
‘All-ages’ Drag Show and Toy Drive in San Antonio
“This is child abuse.”
Republican Candidate Requests Recount in South Texas
“In any election with such a small margin of victory, even very small mistakes in the counting of the vote could have enough impact to change the final result.”
Highland Park ISD Residents Reject ‘Woke’ Superintendent Search Firm
“The unanimous approval of a contract with Hazard, Young, Attea may be the single worst decision in HPISD school board history.”
Allen ISD Trustee Resigns From School Board Over Rezoning Process
“I just wanted to do the right thing for the district.”
Explicit Books Found in North Texas School District
A local precinct chair discovered more than 20 sexually explicit books in the junior high libraries, available to children as young as 11.
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Former Edinburg Mayor Found Not Guilty on Voter Fraud Charges
A jury found former Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina not guilty of voter fraud, acquitting him of all charges of voter fraud and illegal voting.
Lawsuit Claims Prosper ISD Hushed Up Sexual Assaults by Bus Driver
Parents say their kindergarten and first-grade daughters endured months of abuse.
Jury Begins Deliberations in Trial of South Texas Mayor Charged With Voter Fraud
Former Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina is charged with engaging in organized voter fraud and 11 counts of illegal voting for alleged actions taken during the 2017 municipal elections.
Belton Parents Protest School Board’s Inaction on Sexually Explicit Books
An activist librarian at Belton Middle School defended the books in a TikTok video that went viral.
North Texas School District Bans Critical Race Theory And ‘Gender Fluidity’
Over the past year, parents have fought against divisive ideologies in the district.
Houston-Area Church to Host ‘Drag Bingo’ for Children
“Family-friendly” drag shows for children have been on the rise in Texas.
Fort Worth’s Planned Property Tax Increase Includes ‘Unused’ Hikes From Prior Years
The tax hike exceeds the voter-approval limit, but the city doesn’t have to put it to a public vote.
Media Fail: Keller ISD Calls Out ‘Shoddy Reporting’ on Book Review Policy
“Regardless of headlines or social media stories, none of the books under re-evaluation were banned.”
Roanoke Restaurant Poised to Hold Drag Show for Children
The business could risk triggering existing state law concerning sexually oriented businesses.
Prosper Parents Fume as No-show School Buses Strand Students
Superintendent admits the district “missed the mark,” as kids were left standing at bus stops for at least an hour or not picked up at all.