A nurse at Kuehnle Elementary School is now facing a criminal investigation for replacing students’ prescription medications with over-the-counter medications.
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Denton Mom Escalates Challenge to ‘Transgender’ Books in Elementary School
Citizens Defending Freedom and attorney Mitch Little are joining the fight against unsuitable books in Denton ISD.
New Poll Shows Harris County District Attorney Underwater
Incumbent district attorney Kim Ogg is trailing her opponent, and former employee, Sean Teare by 38 points.
Abbott-Appointed Democrat Running for Nueces County DA in Republican Primary
Interim Nueces County District Attorney Jimmy Granberry says he “chose to be a Republican” when Gov. Abbott tapped him for the seat.
‘Victory:’ Llano High School Removes First Book Challenged for Explicit Content
A local citizen is challenging more than 200 books for inappropriate content.
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Austin Police Chief Retires As Policing Crisis Continues
Public safety advocates criticize the city for being unable to hire and retain law enforcement.
Conroe ISD Bus Aide Who Beat Student Had a Criminal Record
Donald Tisdel had previous arrests and convictions for offenses including theft, possession of a controlled substance, and failure to stop and render aid.
Harris County Deputies’ Organization Calls for Judge to Resign
Harris County Judge DaSean Jones allowed a violent felon to roam free before he shot four officers.
Taxpayers Win Appeal on Amarillo Civic Center Lawsuit
Justice Larry Doss found that the City of Amarillo broke state law in trying to push a taxpayer debt-funded rebuild of the Amarillo Civic Center Complex.
Proposed Medical Clinic Inside Denton ISD School Raises Concerns
Trustees will vote Tuesday whether to put a PediPlace clinic in a local high school.
Conroe ISD Teacher Tells School Board ‘Don’t Make Me Choose Bullets’
The teacher is still listed on the school’s website.
School District Trustee Flees Meeting After Motion to Request Her Resignation
The saga continues in Round Rock ISD as one trustee moved to call for the resignation of another trustee, who has been implicated in a federal lawsuit.
Collin County Proposes Property Tax Increase
County Judge Chris Hill cast the lone vote against the proposed tax hike, one of the largest in county history.
Texas AG Appeals Ruling Blocking Harris County Election Integrity Effort
A Travis County Democrat ruled the election security legislation would cause irreparable injury to Harris County.
Houston ISD Teacher Arrested for Sending Nude Pics to 14-year-olds via Instagram
Abdurahman Milani is accused of grooming two teen students for months before sexually assaulting one of the girls.
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Controversial Dallas County Elections Administrator Retiring
Toni Pippins-Poole announced her retirement at today’s Election Commission meeting—the first since they appointed her in 2011.
First Large Texas County Transfers Coronavirus Contact Tracing to State
Citing fiscal concerns, Collin County commissioners turn over all local case management to the Texas Department of State Health Safety.
Records Reveal Congressional Candidate Lobbied Against Trump Administration
Official Senate records revealed that lobbyist-turned-congressional candidate Josh Winegarner lobbied to continue NAFTA and opposed the Trump administration on country-of-origin labeling.
Higher Property Tax Bills for Collin Taxpayers: School Districts
School property tax bills still grew for most homeowners, despite state lawmakers passing tax “relief” in 2019.
Why Are Central Texas School Districts Raising Admin Salaries Right Now?
School boards are raising employees’ six-figure salaries—and forcing struggling or even jobless citizens to pay for it.
Decision on Democrat Candidate Son’s Boondoggle Delayed
Concerning revelations and needs of the local community dominated city council’s discussion of a state senator’s son’s proposal to build soccer fields under a highway.
Taxpayers Drive Dallas to Defeat High Tax-Hike Motion
Last year’s property tax reform is making the city council more accountable to the voters when it comes to writing their property tax bills.
Amid Economic Crisis, Austin Taxpayers Forced to Buy $8.75M Homeless Hotel
The Austin City Council spent nearly $9 million taxpayer dollars to buy a property valued at only $4.8 million.
Higher Property Tax Bills for Denton Taxpayers: School Districts
School property tax bills still grew for most homeowners, despite state lawmakers passing tax “relief” in 2019.
Texas’ New Coronavirus Criteria Could Artificially Spike Collin County Cases
County officials warn local COVID-19 case and death numbers may show a misleading increase just as Texas is reopening for business.