James Paul Stone was arrested Monday and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail.
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Krum ISD Band Teacher Indicted on 11 Child Sex Abuse Charges
Allegations against Carol Turner date back to the late 1990s.
Republicans Lead in Harris County Appraisal District
Additionally, Molly Cook will fill the remainder of Mayor John Whitmire’s term in the state senate.
North Texas Voters Pass 9 of 10 Biggest City Bond Propositions in the State
Five of the 10 most expensive city bond propositions were in Dallas.
Ex-Tyler ISD Teacher’s Aide Accused of ‘Improper’ Relationship with Students
JBraylon Fears was booked into the Smith County jail on four charges.
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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.
Sixth Texas County Outlaws Abortion, Abortion Trafficking
Jack County commissioners voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance protecting the unborn.
Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
The teacher was also found to be in possession of child pornography.
Austin Councilmembers Consider Making City a Sanctuary for Child Gender Mutilation
The resolution will be up for consideration at the May 2 city council meeting.
Audit Reveals Fort Bend ISD Bond Failures
The audit was conducted following revelations of a $133 million gap between the amount voters approved and the cost of the bond.
Police Union Warns Houstonians the City Is Not Safe
Union leaders blame staffing shortages and too many suspected criminals being allowed to walk free.
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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.
Houston Police Department Finds DNA Matches for Uninvestigated Rape Kits
Thus far, 76 rape kits tested for DNA have resulted in CODIS matches.
Pflugerville ISD Daycare Teacher Accused of Injury to a Child
Geraline Wilson Browning was allegedly caught on video with her hands around a child’s throat.
Dallas Charter Review Commission Approves Allowing Non-US Citizens to Serve on City Boards
The Dallas City Council will now decide whether to place the amendment on the ballot for voters to approve or disapprove.
Opposition to Highway Expansion Projects in Houston on the Rise
Some residents are concerned with the use of eminent domain in such projects, as well as the environmental impact.
Denton School Officials Criminally Charged for Electioneering
Citizen complaints led to first-ever criminal prosecutions of government school officials for using district resources to electioneer.