The jail has failed to meet the minimum staffing standard of one detention officer for every 48 inmates.
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Houston Mayor Announces Police Review Task Force Members
The committee is meant to collect data, review the Houston Police Department’s work, ensure transparency, and report to Mayor Whitmire.
Houston Police Officers Demoted, Mayoral Committee Will Review Suspended Cases
Both Mayor Whitmire and Chief Finner promised that there will be accountability once the review is complete.
North Texas Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of a Child
David Goggins was arrested after a former student spoke out about the alleged assault.
Fort Worth-area Congressional Seat Goes to Runoff
State Rep. Craig Goldman and John O’Shea are facing off for the open U.S. House District 12 seat.
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Denton School Board Keeps ‘Transgender’ Books in Kids’ Library
Denton ISD trustees voted 6-1 to keep two controversial titles available to K-5th grade students.
Castleberry ISD Superintendent Tells District Leadership to ‘Vote Accordingly’ in Primary
Superintendent Renee Smith-Faulkner forwarded a voter guide from the Castleberry ISD Retired Teachers Association and told district administrators to follow its recommendations.
Houston Police Crisis Over Closed Sexual Assault Cases Worsens
Police Chief Troy Finner has announced that the true number of all wrongly closed cases is 264,000.
Fort Worth ISD Board Approves Abstinence-based Sex Education Curriculum
The board unanimously approved the curriculum despite some pushback.
Kerrville’s Proposed Anti-solicitation Law Could Violate First Amendment
Concerns of potential free speech violations are starting to grow around a proposed ordinance in a Central Texas city.
US Customs and Border Patrol Seizes Largest Narcotics Shipment at Port of Entry
A trailer carrying six tons of methamphetamine was stopped at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry.
Former Katy ISD Coach Gets Jail Time for Sexual Contact with Student
Paetow High School football coach Lonnie Teagle was accused of “spanking” teenage girls at school.
Denison ISD Applauds State Representative for Opposing School Choice
The district’s homepage thanked local State Rep. Reggie Smith for continually opposing school choice during the recent special sessions.
Fired Austin Fire Department Chaplain Calls for Free Speech
Dr. Andrew Fox was terminated from his position after posting to his personal blog that men should not be competing in women’s sports.
Denison Superintendent Encourages Staff to Vote for ‘Pro-Public Education’ Candidates
The superintendent used the district’s email system to message staff, raising questions as to whether Texas Election Code needs to be strengthened in regards to electioneering.
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Nearly 10,000 Pro-Palestine Protestors March in Austin
Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi is questioning where Texas Democrats stand on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Pilot Point Employee Charged with Grooming Teenage Student
Javier Errisuriz served as an athletic trainer in the school district and his employment has since been terminated.
Wise County GOP Censures State Rep. Lynn Stucky
The county party said Stucky opposed the principles of the Republican Party of Texas.
Pope Forcibly Ejects Conservative Texas Bishop from Church Leadership
Bishop Joseph Strickland is an outspoken advocate for pro-life issues and traditional family values.
Texas Rangers Launch Investigation Into Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office
The investigation is tied to the 2022 federal indictments against three of Hidalgo’s high-level staffers over misuse of information and tampering with a government record.
Muslim Parents Join Calls for Plano ISD to Remove Sexually Explicit Books
District dad Mohammad Alkurdi told trustees “a robust partnership between Plano ISD administration and Plano parents is crucial.”
University Dedicated to Free Speech Enrolls Students for Fall 2024
The University of Austin says its mission is to guarantee “intellectual freedom” and protect against “discrimination and indoctrination.”
Conservatives Sweep Cy-Fair School Board
Three seats were won by pro-parent challengers, bringing the conservative majority to six out of seven seats.
Church Helps Provide Students With Chest Binders in Katy ISD
Chest binding has been proven to have long-lasting, negative effects on females’ bodies.
8 Dead After Human Smuggler Attempted to Evade Police
According to the Texas DPS, the fleeing driver hit another car head-on, killing two Americans as the car was engulfed in flames.