Some of the books being returned include “Flamer” and “Gender Queer.”
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Houston Police Chief Resigns Amid Controversy
Police Chief Troy Finner resigned on Tuesday following new revelations about his knowledge of 260,000 uninvestigated cases.
Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson Under Investigation by Texas Education Agency
TEA won’t reveal details due to “anticipated litigation,” but their investigation is linked to Ferguson’s role in a 2022 sex abuse scandal and coverup.
Runoff Preview: Yarbrough and Hagenbuch Face Off for Senate District 30
Jace Yarbrough and Brent Hagenbuch are competing for the open Senate seat.
Carroll ISD Rejects Biden Administration’s Title IX Rewrite
The board of trustees unanimously passed a resolution denouncing the proposed changes.
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Harris County Jail Reprimanded by State
The jail has failed to meet the minimum staffing standard of one detention officer for every 48 inmates.
Austin Council Passes Resolution Making the City a ‘Sanctuary’ for Child Gender Mutilation
Even before the council meeting began, activists showed up outside city hall to voice their opposition.
What’s Going On In Granbury?
Sign shenanigans target school bond opponents ahead of May 4 election.
Billions in Bonds on Ballots Around Houston
Less than one percent of voters in Harris County have turned out to vote.
Fort Worth ISD to Return Potentially Inappropriate Books to Library Shelves
A Fort Worth ISD Spokesperson confirmed some books will be back on the shelves in the next couple of weeks.
UT-Austin ‘Protesters’ Clash with Police
The university’s leadership says they received “extensive online threats” over the weekend.
Big Spring Residents Say ‘No’ to Big School Bond
Bond opponents in Big Spring ISD borrowed the slogan “If You Know, You No” from another grassroots campaign in Granbury ISD.
Austin Light Rail Plan on Ice Following Disastrous Court Hearing
Austin’s light rail program could be ‘toast’ due to an allegedly unconstitutional financing proposal.
Conroe ISD Keeps Gender Confusion Book on Shelves
The book “Lily and Dunkin” contains an online resource where adults can talk with minors about how to change genders.
Harris County Judge Reduces Teacher’s Bond in Child Trafficking Case
Kedria McMath Grigsby’s bond was lowered from $750,000 to $450,000.
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Fort Worth Employees Can Become DEI ‘Champions’
A flyer showcases six different events that employees can attend to become “Diversity Matters Champions.”
North Texas Teacher Charged for Improper Relationship with a Student
Mesquite school administrators noticed Cesar Antonio Jimenez’s inappropriate behavior and notified law enforcement.
Mansfield ISD Puts Billion Dollar Bond Package on May Ballot
Mansfield ISD taxpayers currently owe $1.1 billion in bond debt.
City of McLendon-Chisholm Fights Transparency
Specialists argue this exemplifies why state lawmakers must update Texas’ once-model transparency law.
Allen ISD Teacher Accused of ‘Inappropriate Interactions’ with Student
Allen High School science teacher Albert Najera is on “indefinite administrative leave” while police investigate.
Analysis: City of Dallas Currently $6.9 Billion in Debt
The report showed that Dallas taxpayers’ burden in 2023 was $18,110 per person.
Tarrant County Public Hospitals Consider Race and Gender When Contracting Medical Equipment Vendors
The public hospitals are giving additional points to vendors owned by minorities or women.
Klein ISD Teacher Jailed for Allegedly Sex Trafficking Students with Son
Klein Cain High School teacher Kedria Grigsby and her son Roger Magee are in Harris County Jail.
Houston-area Lawmakers Call for a Hearing on Houston ISD
The requested hearing is intended to address potential violations of state law, what evidence points to the new superintendent’s education model being effective, and students with disabilities not receiving state-mandated accommodations.
Republican Runoff Candidates Consider ‘Contract with Texas’
Keresa Richardson, who is challenging freshman State Rep. Frederick Frazier for House District 61, signed a similar contract created by Collin County conservative activists.