With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $4.5 billion—double the amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
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Gov. Abbott Sets Special Election To Fill US House Seat Vacated by Sylvester Turner
Abbott says he does not want to rush an election in a county that has failed to conduct elections consistent with state law.
Former Navasota ISD Teacher Sentenced to 5 Years for Possessing Child Porn
Daniel Byrd was a teacher at Navasota High School when he was arrested for sharing child sexual abuse material showing young boys being assaulted.
Spring Branch ISD Wants Voters to OK $631 Million in Sports Facility Bonds
With interest, the four bonds on the May ballot would cost taxpayers more than $1 billion.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Arrested on Money Laundering Charges
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office says the new charges are unrelated to the pending misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting the identity of a candidate.
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Uvalde High School Coach Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Alberto “AJ” Martinez is an assistant football coach and head powerlifting coach at Uvalde High School.
31 Illegal Aliens Detained in $22 Million Houston Gambling Ring Bust
A Pakistani national is charged with running the operation.
THIRD Huntsville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sex Crime in Three Weeks
Lauren Rudolph was a dyslexia teacher and cheer coach at Huntsville High School.
Houston Mayor and Controller Spar Over $72 Million in Unbudgeted Overtime Spending
As federal funds run out, the city is using the general fund to cover the overtime.
EPIC City Developers Hire High-Profile Defense Attorney
Dan Cogdell says the planned Islamic community is “the victim of racial profiling” and calls criticism “political theater.”
Christian School CFO Accused of Grooming 16-Year-Old Stepdaughter
The girl told police that Rory Waide left a sex toy in her underwear drawer.
Attorney General Alleges Houston ISD Engaged in Electioneering
Paxton’s office accused the school district of illegally using public funds to promote its failed 2024 bond measure.
Houston Mayor Prioritizes Drivers, Draws Protests
The mayor’s office argues pedestrian safety is still a priority.
Blue Ridge Residents Continue To Oppose Islamic Developments
A standing-room-only crowd urged the city council to reject the Muslim-owned projects or delay a decision until after the May elections.
Two Huntsville ISD Teachers Arrested in Separate Sex Crime Cases
Demondrae Murray was charged with soliciting a prostitute, while Eric Buchek was accused of having an “improper relationship” with a student.
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Conroe School Employee Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
Michael Perry was a Crime Stoppers “Featured Felon.”
Former Houston ISD Official on Trial for Corruption
A Houston ISD official and a district vendor were initially indicted in December 2021 on multiple charges, with additional tax-related counts added in April 2022.
Allen ISD Teacher on Leave Over ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Students
Another district employee was arrested for online solicitation of a minor—the second in two months.
Millsap ISD Superintendent Ousted for Failing to Report Teachers’ Abuse of Autistic Student
Superintendent Edie Martin and two special education teachers were arrested in connection with the child abuse.
Houston’s Montrose Center To Host Drag Show Open to Children
The non-profit provides LGBT “services” to children as young as seven.
Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum Sample Approved by Fort Bend ISD Board
Bluebonnet Learning is a state-owned, free educational curriculum that includes religious references.
Bexar County GOP Contests Spending Billions on Entertainment Arena in San Antonio
The county Republican Party argued that the city has more important issues to focus on.
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.