Cy-Fair teacher Kayden Burbank allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
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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.
Harris County Commissioners Raise Toll Road Authority Executive’s Pay 40 Percent
The raise, which passed the court in a 4-1 vote, brings Trevino’s pay from $350,000 to $485,000.
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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.
Bobby Orr Enters Race to Lead Harris County GOP
Orr says he wants to focus on electing conservatives to local offices, such as the county commissioner’s court, city councils, and school boards.
Pro-Life Group Issues Subpoena to Texas Abortion Funds
The San Antonio Family Association is demanding the abortion funds turn over all documents and evidence related to any abortion trafficking activities.
North Texas School District Caught Hiding Student’s Gender Confusion from Parents
Citizens Defending Freedom says Anna ISD’s “transgender” policy violates parental rights under Texas Education Code.
Austin Mayor Says Contract with Local Police Union is Top Priority
Following staffing shortages and rising crime, Mayor Kirk Watson says he wants to come to an agreement with the Austin Police Association.
Houston: A Year of Challenges Ahead
Houston is facing significant challenges that will be up to the newly elected city government to handle.
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Woman Sues Doctors Who ‘Pushed’ Her Gender Mutilation Procedures and Treatments
The lawsuit alleges nine clinics and doctors participated in advising and coercing her into receiving a double mastectomy and cross-sex hormone treatments.
Texas Teachers Arrested for Sex Trafficking Children
Gershon Caston taught in four different North Texas districts; Annaleigh Andrews recently resigned from Nacogdoches ISD.
University of Houston LGBTQ Resource Center Hosts ‘Cougar Ally Training’
The taxpayer-funded university’s focus on “LGBTQ friendliness” has earned it a 4.5 star-rating by an LGBT index.
South Texas Girls’ Sports Coach Caught Soliciting a Child for Sex
“These criminals are master manipulators,” says Harris County Constable Alan Rosen.
Bell County Commissioner Flouts New Flag Policy
Commissioner Minor’s latest display is an attempt to further an agenda “purely for his own political gain,” says one county resident.
University of Texas at Austin Sponsors LGBT Event with Drag Queen Story Hour
The UT Division of Diversity and Community Engagement spent $5,000 on the Austin Pride 2023 LGBT advocacy event.
Austin Proposes Another Record-setting Budget
The council has piled up nearly $7 billion in debt, more than many other large cities in Texas.
North Texas Coach Charged with Child Sex Crimes
Former Vernon ISD coach Billy Boyce is accused of multiple felonies involving sexual contact with underage girls.
Austin City Council Proposes Controversial Reserve Police Force
The plan to vote on this ordinance comes after Mayor Kirk Watson tried and failed to end the partnership between the Texas Department of Public Safety and Austin Police Department last week.
State Rep. Four Price Announces He Will Not Seek Re-election
Price, a member of the Texas House since 2010, received failing marks from different conservative organizations.