Hardin ISD teacher Jahmall Thomas is charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony.
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$701K in Narcotics Seized at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
Questions have been raised about what other dangers have slipped into the country undetected.
Tarrant County Allows Leftist Organization to Register People to Vote in Taxpayer-funded Buildings
An amendment permitting voter registrars to enter county facilities will allow Battleground Texas Engagement Fund to use taxpayer-funded buildings.
AG Paxton Sues Bexar County Over Controversial Voter Registration Funding
Attorney General Ken Paxton had warned Bexar County he would sue if the commissioners approved a mass mailing of voter registration applications regardless of whether they were requested.
University of Austin Opens Doors, Provides Alternative to ‘Fractured’ Higher Education
The school’s founders believe today’s institutions have abandoned the pursuit of truth.
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Autistic Preschooler Left on Dallas ISD Bus for Entire School Day
The 4-year-old girl was found by another bus driver and treated for dehydration.
Houston ISD Girls’ School Employee Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student
Jesus Zamora worked at Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy at the time of the alleged assaults.
AG Paxton Files Brief Opposing Dallas Charter Amendments
The amicus brief states the proposed amendments presented to Dallas voters run afoul of Texas Supreme Court precedent.
Austin Charter Amendment Election Halted
A judge called the city council’s failure to provide proper notice regarding consideration of the charter amendments a “blatant violation” of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Midland ISD Trustee Seeks to Intervene in TEA Accountability Ratings Lawsuit
Trustee Brandon Hodges argues that time-consuming STAAR exams are “a wasted effort” without release of the A-F ratings.
17 Illegal Aliens Found Smuggled Inside Fake Lowe’s Work Truck
Several individuals were suffering from severe dehydration and required medical attention.
Lina Hidalgo’s State of Harris County Address Touts Tax Hikes
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo requested support for increasing the flood control district tax to assist with maintenance.
Absenteeism Plagues Waco Boards and Commissions
A Democrat candidate for county commissioner currently serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission did not attend any meetings for two years.
Texas’ School Grievance Process on Display in Llano ISD Board Meeting
The board, which includes two trustees whose wives are involved in Llano school libraries, voted unanimously to keep the book “Crank” on the shelf despite concerns over its graphic content.
Paxton Follows Through on Lawsuit Against Dallas for State Fair Gun Ban
Earlier this month, fair organizers announced new safety regulations, including a blanket ban on all firearms even for licensed carriers.
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Dallas Council Members Face Lawsuits Over Proposed City Charter Amendments
City Council members are accused of proposing three amendments that contradict three other amendments put on the ballot by a citizen-led petition.
Magnolia ISD Backs Down, Allows USA Football Game Theme
The district administration had reportedly told students patriotic themes would be “too political.”
Hyper-Sexualized Drag Show Hosted in Dallas
Video footage of the event shows what appears to be multiple children attending the show.
Austin Charter Amendments on Hold After Court Ruling
A lawsuit alleges that the city violated the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Keller ISD Requires Teachers to Use Pronouns Matching Sex on Student Birth Certificates
The district contends that the policy revisions uphold the fundamental rights of parents.
Karate Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Fort Bend ISD Student
Kickstart Kids instructor Dona Pettway was also charged with possessing more than 50 pieces of child sexual abuse material.
Guatemalan Police Arrest 7 Connected to Fatal San Antonio Human Smuggling Case
Among those arrested was the suspected ringleader of the smuggling gang, Rigoberto Román Mirnado Orozco.
Round Rock Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Crimes
Domingo Perez Jr. has been charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact and possession of child pornography.
Former Council Member Sues Austin Over Abortion Travel Subsidies
The Austin City Council allocated $400,000 to provide “logistical support” for abortion travel.
Harris County Jail Faces Lawsuits
In recent years, the Harris County jail has come under fire from inmates, families, and the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.