Mesquite school administrators noticed Cesar Antonio Jimenez’s inappropriate behavior and notified law enforcement.
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Dallas City Council Set to Move $1.25 Billion Bond to May Ballot
Wednesday’s meeting is the city council’s last chance to put bond propositions on the May ballot before the February 16 deadline.
Man Sentenced for Fentanyl-Related Death that Killed Central Texas Teen
Juan Ignacio Soria Gamez was sentenced to 13 years in prison for supplying a fentanyl-laced pill to 19-year-old Tucker Roe, leading to his death.
Lakewood Church Shooter Identified as Transgender
The shooter’s rifle had a sticker with the word “Palestine.”
Another Klein Teacher Busted for Child Porn
Sebastian Baraldi is the third Klein ISD teacher in three months arrested for sex crimes involving children.
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Harris County’s Guaranteed Basic Income Program May Be in Jeopardy
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt has asked the attorney general to look into the legality of such a program.
Republican Primary Election for House District 128 Seat Heats Up
Incumbent State Rep. Briscoe Cain is being challenged by local activist Bianca Gracia.
Willis Independent School District Proposes New Bonds Totaling $218.1 Million
The district is asking voters to approve additional debt and a new tax increase only two years after voters approved a $143 million bond proposition.
McKinney Mayor Pushes Plan to Extend City Officials’ Term Limits
The proposed city charter amendment would allow Mayor Fuller to seek a third four-year term next year.
Dallas Police Department Saved Nearly 100 Trafficked Children in 2023
The Dallas Police Department revealed that they rescued 99 children from human traffickers and made 190 arrests.
State Board of Education Incumbent Tom Maynard Rewrites History
His primary challenger Mary Bone called his version of events into question.
Central Texas Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student
Leander ISD informed parents that Michael Winters was placed on administrative leave once the district learned of the alleged sexual contact.
League City Special Election for City Council Seat Heads to Runoff
The runoff will be between firefighter Courtney Chadwell and League City Parks boardmember Ange Mertens.
Appeals Court Denies Petition to Declare Hagenbuch Ineligible for State Senate Race
A separate challenge to Hagenbuch’s residency in Texas Senate District 30 will be back in court this week.
Dallas Police Association Endorses Embattled State Rep. Frederick Frazier
Frazier has been under public scrutiny after pleading guilty to criminal mischief and no contest to two counts of attempted impersonation of a public servant.
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Spring Branch ISD Votes to Stop Sending ‘Robin Hood’ Payments
One trustee told the state to “come and take it.”
State Rep. Andrew Murr Admonished by Constituents—Again
Murr was censured by the Bandera County GOP last week, while the Real County GOP approved a resolution of admonishment.
Fort Worth School Libraries Remove More Than 100 Books for Review
A new state law taking effect September 1 requires school districts to ensure library materials are age-appropriate.
Tarrant County Votes ‘No Confidence’ in Appraisal District Chief
County commissioners urge the Tarrant Appraisal District board to fire Chief Appraiser Jeff Law “immediately.”
Katy ISD Adopts New Pro-Parent Gender Policy
After 6 hours of public comment and heated debates, the board voted 4-3 in favor of the new policy.
Katy ISD Board to Consider New Gender Policy
The new policy would prohibit staff from providing instructional materials on gender ideology and focus on parental authority.
Richardson ISD Wins Grant to Promote ‘LGBTQ+ Identity’ in Schools
The district is using the grant money to revive its on-campus Gay-Straight Alliance club, now known as the Gender & Sexuality Alliance.
Houston Teacher Accused of Recording Sex Acts with Student
KIPP East End High School teacher, Over Santiago Garcia Lopez, also worked as a political consultant.
Tarrant Appraisal District Fires IT Exec Over Latest Scandal
County and city officials are calling for Chief Appraiser Jeff Law to be next.
Bandera County GOP Censures State Rep. Andrew Murr
Murr chairs the House General Investigating Committee that brought impeachment charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.