The district is under fire for a leaked recording of Superintendent Benny Soileau encouraging staff to support anti-school choice Republicans.
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Keller ISD Focuses on New Budget Cuts to Deal with $28M Shortfall
The board of trustees will focus on cutting staff and having district departments justify their entire budget each year.
Former Houston Mayoral Aide Sentenced for Bribery
William Paul Thomas has been sentenced to a year in federal prison.
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.
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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.
$5 Million Price Tag for New Harris County Commissioners Court
Four years and $5 million ago, Former Commissioner Steve Radak called the project an “absolute waste of money.”
Open Season on Fort Worth-Area Congressional Seat
With the retirement of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, five Republican candidates are vying for the position.
Brazosport School Board Votes to Fire Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting a Student
A 12-count indictment details Brandyn Martin Hargrove’s alleged sex crimes against an underage female student starting in 2007.
Public Safety Takes Top Priority in Houston Mayor Whitmire’s First Week
Following newly sworn-in Mayor John Whitmire’s inauguration, he immediately began addressing long running local issues.
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Texas DPS Arrests Human Smuggler in Possession of Child Porn
The smuggler was turned over to the Texas Rangers for investigation and prosecution.
Ellis County GOP Censures House Speaker Dade Phelan
The censure resolution asserts that Phelan violated eight of the 12 Republican Party of Texas core principles.
University of North Texas Dissolves DEI Department
While the DEI department will be eliminated later this year, UNT President Neal Smatresk said he plans to “reorganize” the staff from the DEI office.
Gov. Greg Abbott Responds to Austin Street Takeovers
DPS reported 100 vehicles present at the first incident.
North Texas School District to Provide Elementary Schools With Armed Security Officers
The Allen ISD Board of Trustees voted to provide all of its district campuses with armed security guards.
McKinney ISD Trustee Fights Against School District’s Sexualization of Students
Trustee Chad Green says “hypersexualized material provided by this board and administrators to minors is truly the issue.”
University of Texas Refuses to Remove Chief Historian Despite Texas Senator’s Criticism
State Sen. Mayes Middleton criticized the university for allowing a chief historian with the state’s historical association to “re-write” Texas history.
Harris County Detention Officer Assaulted By Inmate
Accusations of underfunding law enforcement positions continue as short-staffed shifts increase danger for both inmates and detention officers.
3 Houston Mayoral Candidates Violated Campaign Finance Laws
Three Democrat candidates accepted donations from contractors after the city had awarded contracts, which is prohibited by local law.
Texas Christian School Teachers Fired for Attending Drag Show
Two Christian private school teachers were fired after attending a drag show and sharing videos of the event on Facebook.