Five Houston-area educators have been charged for their roles in the cheating scandal.
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Texas Lawmakers Call on AG Paxton to Investigate Dallas’ Abortion Support
The resolution would make Dallas a sanctuary city for abortion.
Boyd Teacher Arrested for Sending Nude Photos to Student via Snapchat
“What we are seeing over and over again is an evil creep into our schools.”
Bishop Teacher Arrested for Alleged Improper Relationship With Student
“Something is wrong in the profession of teaching.”
Plano ISD Teacher Accused of ‘Inappropriate’ Criminal Conduct with Student
Texas has seen a spike in investigations of educators accused of sex crimes against students.
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Austin Police Will No Longer Respond to ‘Non-Life-Threatening’ 911 Calls
The consequences of the “Defund the Police” movement continue to mount.
SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS: Lujan, Ramirez in Runoff for Pacheco’s Texas House Seat
The governor will set a date for the runoff election to represent House District 118.
SPECIAL RUNOFF RESULTS: Harrison Wins Texas House Seat
Republican Brian Harrison will serve out Jake Ellzey’s remaining term in state House District 10.
Republican State Rep. Phil King Announces Likely Run for Texas Senate
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick immediately endorsed King.
School Officials and Board Members Unmasked at Conference
Hypocrisy discovered as school officials continue mandating masks.
Martin: Conflict of Interest at Fort Worth ISD?
Jacinto Ramos Jr. works with a pro-CRT organization while on the Fort Worth ISD board.
Local Tyranny: Dallas ISD Trustees vs. Moms
After school police threatened a citizen with arrest if she didn’t leave, trustees faced a serious allegation and demands to end their mask mandates.
Austin Homelessness Spending Audit Raises More Questions Than Answers
After months of investigation, the city auditor found there is no complete inventory of records.
Texas Panhandle Water District Approves Tax Decrease
Taxpayers with $100,000 property valuations can expect to pay about 40 cents less in property taxes to the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District next year.
Citizens Push for Forensic Audit of Tarrant Regional Water District
Allegations made over misuse of taxpayer funds.
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McAllen District One Overwhelmingly Rejects A Healthcare District Candidate
Waters were tested in city of McAllen District 1, as residents rejected a candidate affiliated with the healthcare/hospital district, sending a friendly reminder to Hidalgo County candidates.
First Suspect Arrested in South Texas Voter Fraud Investigation
Starr County’s Special Crimes Unit arrested a school district employee in the Rio Grande Valley on six counts of mail ballot voter fraud.
Texas Women Speak Out Against Lawmaker’s Insults
State representative compared female opponent’s political experience to prostitution.
Fort Worth Councilman’s Survey Shows Majority Opposed Joining SB 4 Lawsuit
Critics who accused councilman Cary Moon of voting against residents’ wishes on sanctuary cities suit are changing the subject after survey proves them wrong.
Austin's Paid Sick Leave Proposal Harms the People It Claims to Help
Forcing businesses to pay employees’ sick leave negatively affects all citizens.
Politicians Pay for Trucks with Campaign Bucks
Campaign finance reports reveal two lawmakers leasing cars with their campaign funds.
Denton's Transit Agency Is A Fiscal Train Wreck
The A-Train experiences losses of more than $22 per rider, among the highest in the nation, and fives times worse than Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
Largent Praised Lang During Legislative Session
Before he decided to run against him, school superintendent was singing a different tune.
Fulton Fighting to Finish Strong
For Fulton, he sees the race as a question for voters on the kind of representation they want to have.
Rambo Running Hard Against Bonnen
According to activists on the ground, Bonnen has sent more than 14 mailers to the district already and is expected to do even more.