Christopher Demetrius Irving, a coach at Veterans Memorial High School, is the latest San Antonio educator arrested for sex crimes against students.
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Dallas City Councilman to Host Gun Buyback Program
Councilman Jesse Moreno says he hopes events like this will improve the community’s “sense of security.”
Houston Hotel Cancels Pro-Hamas Event Following Backlash
Gov. Greg Abbott, a supporter of Israel, publicly commended the hotel’s cancellation.
Dallas ISD Trustee Maxie Johnson Named ‘Bad Apple’
Maxie Johnson has failed and abandoned 8,160 students in his district.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Criticizes Abbott’s Call for School Choice
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde published a letter urging parents, teachers, and others to email legislators.
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Dallas Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship With Student
Qasim Frazier turned himself in to Dallas authorities.
Houston Teacher Caught Smuggling Illegal Aliens
Law enforcement officers in South Texas are grappling with a surge of Americans attempting to smuggle illegal aliens into the U.S.
Judge Says Operation Lone Star Court Cases Will Be ‘Cleaned Up’
“You are not exempt from the rules under the state of Texas.” -Judge Penny Roberts
Scandal-plagued Prosper ISD Superintendent’s Contract ‘Not Finalized’
Trustees’ premature announcement viewed as a public show of confidence in the face of pending litigation.
West Texas A&M Students Defy University President and Host ‘All-ages’ Drag Show
Organizers of the off-campus event, labeled as “PG-13,” allowed minors to attend with a parent or guardian.
Kinney County: Human Smuggling Round-up
U.S. citizens and residents are smuggling illegal aliens through South Texas.
Feds Bust Navasota ISD Teacher for Distributing Child Porn
Daniel Byrd is accused of using Telegram and Kik apps to download and share pornographic images of children.
Crossdressing Bus Driver Tells Fifth-graders to Address Him as ‘Ma’am’
Although hired as a man, the driver dressed as a woman and required young students to refer to him using female pronouns.
Student Group Sues West Texas A&M President for Canceling Drag Show
“Drag shows are derisive, divisive and demoralizing misogyny, no matter the stated intent.”
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS to Help Supplement Austin Police Department
After the Austin City Council reduced the police budget, APD is facing challenges due to staff shortages.
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Austin’s $2B Biomass Boondoggle
Unfortunately, the worst part of this tale of foolish waste is that Austin City Council keeps retelling it.
Small Panhandle Town Plans $3M Aquatic Center
The $3.2 million project is to include a swimming pool and rock climbing wall for a community of just over 3,000 people.
Leander Church Hosting “Drag Queen Story Time”
After the city cancelled the controversial event, a local church decided to host it.
North Texas Tea Party Leader: No Support for Incumbents
Julie White McCarty declares disappointment with 2019 legislative session, will not assist with any re-election campaigns.
Austin Mayor Sides with San Antonio’s Discriminatory Leader
Mayor Adler sent an email soliciting donations for San Antonio’s mayor, who recently discriminated against Chick-fil-A for their religious beliefs.
Amarillo ISD Begins School Renaming Process
Trustees vote unanimously to initiate possible renaming process for Lee Elementary School.
Voter Fraud Alleged in Fort Worth Race
Fort Worth City Council candidate Chris Nettles claims voter fraud in May 4 election and seeks to contest the results.
Leander Fires City Manager, Heads in “New Direction”
The city council, fresh with newly elected members, is already giving citizens the change they voted for.
Why Was Fort Worth’s Chief of Police Fired?
Allegations of poor leadership, lack of computer security, and cover-ups gather over recent firing of Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald.
ELECTION UPDATE: Cedar Park’s Wild Race is Finally Over
A recount finally decided the unusual—and important—city council election.