Donna ISD teacher Javier Hernandez is charged with two felonies, including indecency with a child by sexual contact.
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Sixth Texas County Outlaws Abortion, Abortion Trafficking
Jack County commissioners voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance protecting the unborn.
Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
The teacher was also found to be in possession of child pornography.
Austin Councilmembers Consider Making City a Sanctuary for Child Gender Mutilation
The resolution will be up for consideration at the May 2 city council meeting.
Audit Reveals Fort Bend ISD Bond Failures
The audit was conducted following revelations of a $133 million gap between the amount voters approved and the cost of the bond.
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Gov. Abbott Endorses Brent Money in Special Election for House District 2
The runoff election between Brent Money and Jill Dutton is on January 30.
Lawmakers Call For Full Investigation into Antisemitic Incident at Dickinson High School
State Sen. Mayes Middleton and State Rep. Greg Bonnen are calling for a “thorough and transparent investigation.”
Sheila Jackson Lee Tells Voters Wrong Election Date in TV Ad
A new campaign ad tells voters to vote on December 7, instead of December 9.
Another Democrat County Judge Criticizes New Border Security Legislation
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins described a new law criminalizing illegal entry into Texas as “financially dumb.”
Allen West Announces Run for Dallas County GOP Chair
West says he will help bring conservatives into local positions.
CBP Temporarily Suspends Vehicle Processing in Eagle Pass
The CBP is redirecting personnel to assist border patrol agents with processing illegal border crossers.
Tyler ISD Substitute Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student
The district says Davian Isaiah Hunter has not been a part-time employee since the investigation began.
Harris County Drops Challenge to Law That Abolished Elections Administrator
The law’s author says elected officials are already doing a better job administering elections than the county’s appointees.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Faces Another Investigation by Texas Rangers
Hidalgo is accused of using her elected office to participate in political advertising and misusing government property, services, and personnel.
Polling Shows State Sen. John Whitmire Still Leads in Houston Mayoral Race
State Sen. John Whitmire is leading U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee 42 percent to 35 percent according to the latest poll.
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North Texas Official Tweets From Florida Despite Telling Citizens to Stay Home
Dallas’ mayor pro tem disregards his own COVID guidance against traveling.
Dallas Rejects Hiring Additional Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyist
Citizens set to save money after city council rejects a new lobbyist recommended by Mayor Eric Johnson.
Austin’s Violent Crime Continues Rising Amid Leftist City Council Policies
Austin just had its 47th homicide—the highest annual number in 20 years.
ELECTION RESULTS: Metroplex Local Runoffs
North Texas voters decided key city and school contests in runoff elections Tuesday.
COVID Guidance Ignored in Pro-Mandate County Building
Local officials who support government coronavirus mandates took no action when social distancing wasn’t practiced in county commissioners courtroom.
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Fight Goes Local
On December 9, Dallas City Council will vote on whether to lobby state lawmakers with taxpayer money.
Citizens Outraged at Austin Mayor Vacationing in Mexico During His ‘Stay Home’ Warning
“Why should we follow the liberal mayor’s advice? He doesn’t.”
51-Percenters Unite to Fight Shutdowns
Targeted businesses call to “defund” the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. “This was never about bars. This is about freedom.”
Blain: Mayors Gone Wild
What is it about elected officials thinking they are above the laws they set for us?
Judges Tell School District to Halt Controversial Pro-LGBTQ Plan, Turn Over Communications
Interim school superintendent doubles down on controversial Cultural Competence Action Plan.