Klein Cain High School teacher Kedria Grigsby and her son Roger Magee are in Harris County Jail.
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East Texas State Rep. Cole Hefner Faces 2 GOP Primary Challengers
A three-way Republican race is splitting the anti-incumbent “anyone but Hefner” vote.
Cy-Fair School Board Committees to Meet Away from Public
Subcommittee membership is under quorum requirements and therefore doesn’t have to post their agenda or discussions, raising questions about accountability and transparency.
Austin Cancels Segregated ‘Antiracism’ Trainings After Drawing Ridicule
Only after receiving national exposure and ridicule did the City of Austin cancel a race-segregated training program for its employees.
Texas Education Agency Takes Over Scandal-Plagued La Joya School District
TEA appointed a new board and superintendent to temporarily oversee the South Texas district.
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Candidates Race for Open House District 97 Seat
The Fort Worth-area seat has three candidates vying for the Republican nomination.
Local Leftist Activist Files Petition to Recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson
Davante Peters has until March 5 to obtain more than 103,000 signatures from registered voters to recall the now-Republican mayor.
After Delay, Harris County Set to Begin Guaranteed Basic Income Program`
Currently a pilot program using federal funding, local officials may look to taxpayers to continue the program in the future.
Tarrant County Invites Skeptics to Test Voting Equipment
Elections Administrator Clint Ludwig encouraged local voters to try to “cheat” the system during Thursday’s logic and accuracy testing.
Powerful Local Positions on the Woodlands February Ballot
The Residential Design Review Committee reviews property owner application submissions for updates or improvements that they want to do on their private property, and it has the power to accept or reject these proposed changes.
Human Smuggler Causes $150K in Damage Driving Through Private Property
The smuggler was attempting to evade law enforcement with several illegal aliens in tow and has yet to be caught.
Fights Over Candidate’s Eligibility Face Delays as Deadlines Approach
GOP primary candidates Carrie de Moor and Jace Yarbrough say opponent Brent Hagenbuch doesn’t live in Senate District 30. Consultant Allen Blakemore says he does.
Texas Rancher Calls Biden Administration ‘Traitors’
Wayne King’s response comes as the border crisis continues and citizens feel ignored by federal leadership.
Dallas Independent School District Publicizes Guide Advising Students on Gender Mutilation
The document provides students with resources on how to socially, legally, and medically change their gender.
North Texas Senate Race Sparks Fight Over Candidate Residency Requirements
Three Republican primary candidates for Senate District 30 are challenging the eligibility of Brent Hagenbuch, who documents indicate lives outside the district.
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Conroe ISD Teacher Tells School Board ‘Don’t Make Me Choose Bullets’
The teacher is still listed on the school’s website.
School District Trustee Flees Meeting After Motion to Request Her Resignation
The saga continues in Round Rock ISD as one trustee moved to call for the resignation of another trustee, who has been implicated in a federal lawsuit.
Collin County Proposes Property Tax Increase
County Judge Chris Hill cast the lone vote against the proposed tax hike, one of the largest in county history.
Texas AG Appeals Ruling Blocking Harris County Election Integrity Effort
A Travis County Democrat ruled the election security legislation would cause irreparable injury to Harris County.
Houston ISD Teacher Arrested for Sending Nude Pics to 14-year-olds via Instagram
Abdurahman Milani is accused of grooming two teen students for months before sexually assaulting one of the girls.
Fort Worth ISD Closes School Libraries to Check for Explicit Materials
A new state law taking effect September 1 requires school districts to ensure library materials are age-appropriate.
County Officials Testify in Galveston Redistricting Challenge
Judge Mark Henry said Commissioner Stephen Holmes could win re-election “if he switched parties.”
Amarillo Lawyers Gearing Up for Contested District Judge Primary
Two Amarillo attorneys are making preparations to challenge an incumbent judge in next year’s Republican primary.
Taxpayer-funded Institutions Participate in Austin LGBT Parade
The parade featured Austin ISD and the Austin Police Department, as well as being sponsored by the University of Texas’ Division of Diversity and Community Engagement.
Amarillo College President Eyeing Job in Austin
Austin Community College has named him the sole finalist to become chancellor of the school.