With interest, the four bonds on the May ballot would cost taxpayers more than $1 billion.
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Feds Arrest Tren de Aragua Sex Trafficking Ringleaders in Houston
Federal authorities captured gang members accused of facilitating a sex trafficking ring in Houston this week.
Houston Police Search for Honduran Man With History of Child Assault Charges
ICE previously placed a detainer on the man in 2017.
Houston Audit Identifies Inefficiencies Across Departments
Auditors found misuse and abuse, but mostly bloated bureaucracy.
Former Barbers Hill ISD Teacher Arrested a Year After Indictment for Sex With Student
Molly Colleen Spears was indicted in February 2024 for having sexual intercourse with a male student at Barbers Hill High School.
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Illegal Alien Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder of 16-Year-Old Girl in Colony Ridge
Kevin Geovanny Rivera-Ortiz and his accomplices pled guilty to luring, killing, and dumping the body of Emily Patricia Rodrigues in Colony Ridge.
Parents Back in Charge: Brandon Hall Joins State Board of Education
During Hall’s swearing-in ceremony, he told constituents he plans to put parents back in charge and approve high-quality instructional materials.
Harris County Taxpayers Pay Millions To Defend Illegal Aliens From Deportation
Harris County has raised taxes for citizens while spending taxpayer dollars to defend people illegally in the country, even if they have a criminal record.
City View ISD Tries to Block Mom From Daughter’s ‘Senior Night’ Event
Administrators at the North Texas school district criminally trespassed the parent after she criticized how the district handled bullying against her child.
Former State Rep. Scott Sanford Enters McKinney Mayoral Race
Expansion of the city-owned airport could be a key issue in the May election.
Analysis: Who’s Raising and Lowering Taxes in Upton County?
Upton County property tax rates are a mixed bag of cuts and hikes over a three-year period.
LGBT Non-profit Provides ‘Therapeutic Support’ to Students in Houston Schools
The Hatch Youth Safe Zones Project provides on-campus “affirming” counseling for LGBT students.
Katy Faces First De-annexation Challenge Under New Texas Law
A landowner wants to de-annex 80 acres from Katy’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Harris County Commissioners Court to Evaluate Work-from-Home Policy
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is ending work-from-home provisions for city employees starting February 1.
West Texas Teacher, Coach Charged With Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child
Justin Esquell is accused of sexually abusing a victim for four years, starting when the child was under the age of 14.
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Fort Worth ISD Chooses Dr. Karen Molinar as Interim Superintendent
Molinar has served as a deputy superintendent for the district since 2020.
Venezuelan Suspects Arrested for Dallas Robbery Might Have Ties to Violent Gangs
The victim alleges the thieves beat her with a weapon and threatened to cut off her fingers if she did not comply.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Deletes Post After Sen. Bettencourt Alleges Electioneering
A video of Hidalgo promoting voter registration through an overtly Democrat site instead of Harris County’s voter registrar office was posted to her official X account.
El Paso ISD Trustees OK $2 Million for Bond ‘Strategist’ Despite Budget Deficit
School officials say their vision is to make El Paso a “Destination District.”
Pflugerville Residents to Vote on Sales Tax Cut
November’s election aims to cut the Emergency Services District’s sales tax rate by 0.5 percent.
Law Enforcement Raids San Antonio Apartment Complex, Arrests 4 Venezuelan Gang Members
The arrests follow several complaints about the complex regarding narcotics, human trafficking, and threats to apartment personnel.
San Antonio-area Teacher Arrested For Sexual Relationship With Student
Jennifer Massey worked as an art teacher in Comal ISD.
North East ISD Teacher Accused of Sexually Grooming Student
John Ghrist used Snapchat and a school-approved app to message a 15-year-old girl, and police fear there could be more victims.
Suspects in Jocelyn Nungaray’s Murder May Be Tied to Violent Venezuelan Gang
Search warrants revealed that both men had videos and photos with gang signs and emojis linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.
Grand Prairie ISD Set to ‘Move Forward’ Against Suspended Superintendent
The district’s investigation into Superintendent Jorge Arredondo revealed “violations” of a policy prohibiting retaliation against district employees.