Mayor John Whitmire defended his administration’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities, just days after admitting publicly that the city cooperates with ICE.
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Celina ISD Coach Faces Third Arrest as More Families Join Lawsuit
A dozen families are now part of the original lawsuit against the district and Caleb Elliott, who faces a new felony charge of sexual performance by a child.
Paxton Sues Galveston ISD for Refusing Ten Commandments Displays
Galveston ISD is not among the districts exempted from displaying the Ten Commandments by federal court order.
Mississippi Inmate Housing Contract Canceled as Harris County Jail Addresses Compliance
After years of overcrowding and out-of-compliance warnings, the Harris County Jail is taking steps to bring hundreds of inmates back from out-of-state facilities.
Sealy ISD Teacher Accused of Sexually Grooming Student
Juan Perez was arrested and charged with child grooming, a third-degree felony.
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Houston Police Union Invites NYC Police Officers to Texas Following Mayoral Election
The invitation highlights the lower cost of living and support for law enforcement officers from state officials.
Second Celina ISD Teacher Charged With Child Endangerment
Special education aide Micheale “Shelley” Clark is accused of being impaired in the classroom.
Houston Officials Push Hiring and Oversight Tools To Curb Department Overtime Costs
Houston officials are once again confronting runaway costs as departments report spending nearly half their overtime budgets just months into the new fiscal year.
Kilgore Teacher Gets No Prison Time for Student Sex Crime
Kayla O’Dell pleaded guilty to an “improper relationship” with a Kilgore High School student but received deferred adjudication.
Austin’s Record Tax Increase Proposal Fails at Ballot Box
Prop Q would have raised city property tax bills 20 percent.
Retired Judge Reprimanded for Telling Juveniles She Hopes ‘Big Black Men’ Use Them as ‘Sex Toys’
Judge Eggen was found to have made many similar statements.
Two Lovejoy ISD Teachers on Leave Over Alleged Misconduct
Sean McMurry and Mike Rodriguez teach at Lovejoy High School.
Another Celina ISD Coach on Leave Over Alleged Misconduct
Wrestling coach Neil Phillips is accused of making sexually inappropriate comments to students in Melissa ISD, where he previously worked.
ICE Houston Arrests Fleeing Illegal Alien Stuck on Sign
Marlon Odir Gomez Hernandez is a suspected MS-13 gang member.
More Families Sue Celina ISD Over Locker Room Recording Scandal
The new lawsuit also names Head Coach Bill Elliott, Moore Middle School Principal Allison Ginn, and Superintendent Tom Maglisceau.
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Lawmaker Calls for State To Investigate Celina ISD Scandal
State Rep. Jeff Leach asked Attorney General Ken Paxton to conduct a criminal investigation of district officials’ actions ahead of Coach Caleb Elliott’s locker room recordings.
Conroe ISD Trustees Approve Restrictions on DEI, Social Transitioning, and Ideological Lessons
New policies go beyond state requirements to give parents more notice regarding instruction on human sexuality and tighten limits on gender, pronoun, and DEI-related instruction.
State Begins Takeover of Fort Worth ISD After Poor Performance Ratings
A board of managers will be appointed by the Texas Education Agency to oversee the district.
Victims of Locker Room Recording Scandal Sue Celina ISD for Coverup
The lawsuit accuses the school district of gross negligence for covering up Coach Caleb Elliott’s criminal predation of young boys.
Centerville ISD Superintendent Arrested for Failing To Report Sexual Misconduct
A separate case also involves educator misconduct.
Bullard ISD Janitor Jailed for Sex Crime in School Bathroom
Bryan Taylor is charged with unlawful restraint and attempted sexual performance involving a young female student.
Texas Teacher Gets Life Sentence for Sexually Abusing Students
Andrew Palmore taught elementary school in Hays CISD and Austin ISD.
Lancaster ISD Band Director Accused of Child Sex Crime
DeShawn Parks is charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact.
Austin Advances Water Project Despite Community Pleas
Bastrop citizens have taken significant steps to halt the project.
West Texas Teacher’s Aide Admits to Child Sex Abuse Charges
Levelland Middle School aide Camilo Reyes Castillo faces 60 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.