The discussion included consideration of several different factors hampering the formation of families.
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Houston Mayor Announces Police Review Task Force Members
The committee is meant to collect data, review the Houston Police Department’s work, ensure transparency, and report to Mayor Whitmire.
Houston Police Officers Demoted, Mayoral Committee Will Review Suspended Cases
Both Mayor Whitmire and Chief Finner promised that there will be accountability once the review is complete.
North Texas Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child
David Goggins was arrested after a former student spoke out about the alleged assault.
Fort Worth-area Congressional Seat Goes to Runoff
State Rep. Craig Goldman and John O’Shea are facing off for the open U.S. House District 12 seat.
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Another Austin Drag Show Targets Children
The Austin Public Library is a partner for the event.
North Austin Aquatics League Allows Boys to Compete with Girls
The league updated its handbook and will now allow boys who identify as girls to compete with female swimmers.
Houston Makes Progress on Deal with Firefighters
A tentative agreement has been announced to end the city’s 8-year labor dispute with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association.
Citizens Pursue Criminal Complaint Against Denton ISD Electioneering
Submission of voter affidavits requires the local district attorney’s office to investigate the complaint.
Huffman ISD is the Latest School District Caught Potentially Violating Electioneering Laws
In a recently leaked audio recording, Huffman ISD Superintendent Benny Soileau instructed faculty members to vote for the “sweet 16.”
Sherman ISD Incentivizes Teachers to Vote in Primaries
According to an email sent to district staff, the district would allow teachers to wear jeans if they had an “I Voted” sticker.
Texas Teacher Sentenced to 131 Years in Prison for Promoting Child Porn
Predator tracker Alex Rosen caught former Judson ISD middle school teacher Mark Mallow in a sting operation and testified at his trial.
Fort Bend ISD Audits Bond Program
The Board of Trustees voted to approve an audit after $133 million in cost overruns from their $1.2 billion May 2023 bond package.
Denton School Board Keeps ‘Transgender’ Books in Kids’ Library
Denton ISD trustees voted 6-1 to keep two controversial titles available to K-5th grade students.
Castleberry ISD Superintendent Tells District Leadership to ‘Vote Accordingly’ in Primary
Superintendent Renee Smith-Faulkner forwarded a voter guide from the Castleberry ISD Retired Teachers Association and told district administrators to follow its recommendations.
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McKinney Parents Want Answers About ‘Runaway’ School Bus Driver
School district officials have outsourced student safety to third parties who are not accountable to the public except through costly lawsuits.
Tomball ISD Superintendent Named Finalist for Woke Organization’s Award
The School Superintendents Association is known to promote COVID-19 vaccines for young children and the leftist “diversity, equity, and inclusion” ideology.
Colony Ridge Board Awards $16 Million to Company with Close Ties
The paving company is closely connected to Colony Ridge board members, developers, and their families.
Pro-Palestine Demonstrators Demand Austin City Council Support a Ceasefire
Pro-Palestine protests are continuing to take place in Austin, Texas, demanding a ceasefire between Gaza and the state of Israel.
Janine Chapa Challenging State Rep. Terry Wilson in GOP Primary
Chapa says Texans “need less government in our lives and that’s why I’m running—to give the citizens of House District 20 a better choice.”
Fort Bend ISD Teacher Arrested on Warrant out of Georgia for Sex Trafficking
The district says the teacher resigned prior to being arrested.
Spring Branch ISD Teacher Accused of Sexual Relationship with Student
Stephen Griffin taught at Memorial High School and is facing 2 to 20 years in prison.
Austin ISD Tutor Arrested For Inappropriately Touching Student
Isaiah Xavier Smith’s employment has since been terminated by the school district.
Dallas City Council Members Say Bond Program Should Be Spent on Racial Equity
Previous racial equity initiatives have been criticized for potentially being unconstitutional.
Fort Bend ISD Principal Arrested for Solicitation in Sex Trafficking Sting
Clements High School Principal James Brian Shillingburg was arrested for soliciting a prostitute.