Some Woodway residents are working to amend the city charter to allow residents to directly elect the mayor.
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More Than 700 Houston City Workers Accept Mayor’s Retirement Incentive
The city of Houston is projecting a $330 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026.
Harris County Sues Over Federal Funding Freeze for Illegal Alien Healthcare
Harris County spends millions of taxpayer dollars every year on services for illegal aliens.
Katy Mills Mall Investigation Uncovers Massive US Theft Syndicate Tied to Cartel
The thefts in Katy have been tied to similar crimes across the country.
Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston
The 248th District Court is known for granting bonds to dangerous criminals.
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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.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Coppell ISD Over Critical Race Theory
The lawsuit follows an investigation by undercover journalists.
Texas Teacher and Coach Accused of Sexual Misconduct With 15-Year-Old Student
Fort Worth ISD coach Adrian Buruato was arrested for having sexual contact with a female student while he was teaching at Itasca ISD.
Irving Residents Say ‘No’ to Las Vegas Sands’ Casino Gambling Plan
While citizens tell officials “Don’t Vegas My Irving,” city planners green-light a casino development.
3 Arrested Amid AG Paxton Investigation Into Illegal Abortion Clinics
Providing abortions is a second-degree felony under Texas law.
Houston Middle School Teacher Gets Probation for Indecency With a Child
Dale Vanwright pleaded guilty and was sentenced to deferred adjudication with 10 years of probation.
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Fort Worth, Tarrant County Receive Federal Grant for DNA Testing Backlog
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and UNT Health Science Center $2.1 million.
Houston Mayor Diverts $2.6 Million From Bridge Lighting to New Homelessness Initiative
Mayor Whitmire said the funding will be better used to tackle Houston’s homelessness crisis than on “decorative” lights.
Grand Prairie ISD Trustees Fire Suspended Superintendent
School board members hired Jorge Arredondo this summer but suspended him in September.
Houston City Council Member Calls for Amendment to Firefighter Labor Contract
A controversial rule in the agreement has come under scrutiny following suggestions that it benefits abusers rather than victims of misconduct.
Tarrant County Commissioners Request State Funds for Mental Health Facility
County officials have suggested using the funds to build a state mental health facility, expand an existing facility, or partner with a private facility.
Analysis: Tiny County Sees Massive Tax Swing From 2019 to 2022
Loving County provides a snapshot of taxing trends in Texas.
Houston Teacher Accused of 6 Child Sex Crimes
Preston Edmond Zimmerman has yet to be arrested.
Texas DPS Captures Child Smuggler in Del Rio
Roman Ibarra Rojo was seen carrying a 5-year-old girl across the Rio Grande into a truck.
Analysis: Refugio County Tax Bills Kept Mostly in Check
Local officials kept the taxpayer burden stable.
McLennan County Sheriff Allegedly Used Taxpayer Funds for Personal Property Upkeep
Former McLennan County Sheriff’s Office employee Johnathan Crawley has alleged that Sheriff Parnell McNamara hand-picked him to do personal labor on his Bosqueville farm during normal duty hours and billed the county for his time for years.