Uplift Harris, a county program to pay $500 per month to some residents, was previously blocked by the Texas Supreme Court.
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Brazosport ISD Tells Voters $167M Bonds Won’t Raise Tax ‘Rate’
With interest the bonds would cost property taxpayers $258 million. Can they be repaid with “zero tax rate increase?”
Lockhart Volleyball Coach Charged With Child Sex Crime
Aaron Aguilar previously worked for Lockhart ISD.
Houston Mayor Whitmire’s GOP Outreach Sparks Democrat Party Revolt
Mayors of large cities often forge partnerships across party lines, especially on local issues like public safety, infrastructure, and disaster recovery.
Houston City Council Adopts New Rules for Short-Term Rentals
A new ordinance sets registration, safety, and tax requirements for short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO properties.
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Judson ISD Coach Accused of Sexually Grooming Students via Social Media
Christopher Demetrius Irving, a coach at Veterans Memorial High School, is the latest San Antonio educator arrested for sex crimes against students.
Former Student Accuses Azle ISD Coach of Past ‘Improper Relationship’
High school softball coach Carlos Font was arrested and charged with a felony.
Federal Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Houston ISD Bribery Case
A former Houston ISD employee and a district vendor were found guilty after a weeks-long trial.
Fort Bend ISD Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
The now-former middle school teacher was also indicted for indecency with a child.
Flour Bluff ISD’s Bonds Would Raise School Property Taxes 23 Percent
With interest, the $193 million school bond package would cost taxpayers $392 million—double the dollar amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
Frisco Floats Controversial Performing Arts Center Bond
City officials are also asking voters to authorize using sales tax revenue for the project.
Stratford ISD Confirms Educator Misconduct ‘Rumors’
Two school district employees are under investigation for alleged misconduct with students.
Tomball ISD Seeks Voter Approval of $429 Million Bond Package
District voters approved $494 million in school bond debt just four years ago.
Houston May Raise Rates To Replace Failing Water Plant
Officials say the water plant that serves 75 percent of Houston residents is at risk of catastrophic failure and must be replaced.
As School District Shrinks, Lubbock ISD Asks Voters To Grow Bond Debt
With interest, the district’s $290 million bond would cost property taxpayers almost double the amount voters will see on the May ballot.
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Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston
The 248th District Court is known for granting bonds to dangerous criminals.
Two Texas Teachers Sentenced in Separate Student Sex Crime Cases
Former Lewisville ISD teacher John Collett was sentenced to 20 years in prison, while ex-Nacogdoches ISD teacher Annaleigh Andrews received just two years.
Houston ISD Announces Teacher Pay-For-Performance Structure Rolling Out in 2026
The new system will replace the tenure-based pay structure currently in operation.
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.
Galveston County Voters To Decide on $186 Million Bond Package
Critics worry that the package is intended to benefit destination casinos, which are not currently legal in Texas.
Klein ISD Nurse Under Investigation After Medication Error Affects 3 Students
A nurse at Kuehnle Elementary School is now facing a criminal investigation for replacing students’ prescription medications with over-the-counter medications.
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.