Justin Anthony Banta, 38, was charged with capital murder and tampering with physical evidence.
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Fort Bend ISD Approves Policy That Affirms Students’ Biological Sex
Schools will be required to notify the parents of any student requesting name or pronoun changes that do not align with their biological sex.
Harris County’s ‘Climate Justice’ Plan Proposes Using NGOs To Work Around the Law
The plan recommends new pollution taxes and promotes DEI.
Lovejoy ISD Taxpayers Oppose $276 Million School Bonds
With interest, the bonds would cost local property taxpayers more than half a billion dollars.
Celina ISD Seeks $2.29 Billion in School Bond Debt
With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $4.5 billion—double the amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
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Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission Sets Date for ‘Banned Book’ Fair
The event will be open to children.
‘Recognized’ Texas Teacher Charged With Child Grooming
Scott Strobel is accused of sexually grooming a 14-year-old girl he was tutoring.
Report Recommends Evaluation for Houston-area Bridges at Risk of Collapse
A new report details the issues that led to the bridge collapse in Baltimore and recommends safety actions.
Las Vegas Sands Folds on Casino Gambling in Irving
Anti-gambling advocates hailed the city’s rejection of casinos as a win for Irving residents.
Houston ISD Board Votes for New ‘Teacher Excellence System’
The new system will categorize teachers based on their performance and will link salaries to evaluation scores.
Boyd ISD Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper’ Sexual Relationship With Student
Stephanie McGilvray resigned last September after district officials learned of the misconduct allegations.
Report: Houston ISD Operates 51 Schools Under 50 Percent Capacity
The district is facing a budget deficit and plans to vote later this year on closing some schools.
San Angelo ISD Teacher Jailed for Alleged Sexual Misconduct With Student
A school resource officer with the San Angelo Police Department is also under investigation in connection with the case.
Harris County GOP Calls for Appointment of Jacqueline Lucci Smith as County Attorney
County Attorney Christian Menefee recently resigned to run for Congress.
Austin ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Using AI to Generate Sexual Images of Students
Baranoff Elementary School teacher Carl Innmon faces new charges for using photos of students in his classroom to create child sexual abuse material.
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Laredo Educator Arrested for Production of Child Pornography
Carlos Jobany Castaneda Lechuga was a lecturer at Texas A&M International University, but has since been removed from the staff directory.
Houston Considers Short-Term Rental Rules
A new ordinance would regulate short-term rentals across Houston.
Clear Creek ISD Trustees Discuss $214 Million Bond Proposal for May Ballot
A majority of the funding would be allocated for rebuilding three campuses.
Border County Judge Joins Republican Party, Citing Democrat Party’s Leftward Drift
Webb County voted Republican in November for the first time in 100 years.
2020 Carrollton Mayoral Candidate Admits to Mail Ballot Fraud
Zul Mohamed pleaded guilty Monday to 109 voter fraud felonies.
Conroe ISD Teacher Fired After Denying Bathroom Access, Leading to Accidents
The teacher is no longer employed following an investigation by the district.
West Texas Teacher Arrested for Displaying Harmful Materials to Minors
Crane Middle School teacher Lyndell Ray Lee has since resigned from his position.
Fort Bend ISD Staff Fired After Reportedly Neglecting Special Needs Student
According to security footage, the 11-year-old was left on the floor for two hours after shattering his femur.
Fort Worth ISD Leaders Admit District Has a Literacy Crisis
Interim Superintendent Karen Molinar says too many children are not meeting grade-level standards.
McLendon-Chisolm Mayor Addresses ‘Unnecessary Fight’ Over Water Supply
Mayor Bryan McNeal told residents he is hopeful the next city council meeting will be different.