The resolution calls on the state legislature to find solutions that prioritize public safety and respect the city’s diverse communities.
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Houston Mayor Rolls Out $6.7 Billion Budget
While the budget did not include new fees or higher taxes, Mayor Whitmire’s accompanying budget letter indicated that both could still be on the table down the road.
Dallas Police Continue to Struggle with Response Times
The Dallas Police Department only has around 3,000 officers, despite needing 4,000.
Katy ISD Teacher Arrested on 9 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography
James Paul Stone was arrested Monday and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail.
Tarrant County GOP Asks Court to Dismiss Democrat’s Election Contest
The local party and its chairman argue that the contest was filed too late and that the court lacks jurisdiction to interfere with the party’s freedom of association.
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Runoff Preview: Bius and Wharton Compete for House District 12
Ben Bius and Trey Wharton are competing to represent the district around College Station.
Fifth Klein ISD Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Students
The district is investigating Klein Forest High School teacher Isidoro Guerrero but no arrest has been made.
Houston Controller Clashes with Mayor over Collective Bargaining
Controller Chris Hollins is arguing the city could lower the taxpayer burden on the settlement to half of what is currently being proposed.
Gatesville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sending Nude Photos to 15-year-old Student
Christine Cockrell allegedly sent sexually explicit messages to an eighth-grade boy at Gatesville Junior High.
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.
Spring ISD Teacher Charged with Improper Relationship with a Student
Valerie Lauren Mata resigned from her position in March.
Krum ISD Band Teacher Indicted on 11 Child Sex Abuse Charges
Allegations against Carol Turner date back to the late 1990s.
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Huffman ISD Accuses AG’s Office of Election Interference in Response to Electioneering Lawsuit
The district is under fire for a leaked recording of Superintendent Benny Soileau encouraging staff to support anti-school choice Republicans.
Houston ISD Expected to Seek Multibillion Dollar Bond
While the district hasn’t said how much a proposed bond would cost, a local paper reported that a recent estimate was for between $3.5 and $5 billion.
UT’s Civitas Institute Hosts Discussion on How America Became ‘Family Unfriendly’
The discussion included consideration of several different factors hampering the formation of families.
Harris County Audit Finds Purchasing Issues
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo wants to move vendor contracting authority after a new report from the County Auditor highlighted several long-running issues.
Kinney County Officials Ask Gov. Abbott for Immediate Special Session on Border Security
The border officials want lawmakers to establish a new statewide agency to protect the public from transnational criminal organizations.
Democrat Sues Tarrant County GOP for Place on Executive Committee
Chris Rector, who won a Republican precinct chair position, is suing the party after being deemed administratively ineligible.
Kaufman ISD Residents to Consider $387 Million Bond
Residents are also being asked to approve a $950 million bond in the county’s first water district.
Georgetown ISD Puts Billion Dollar Bond on May Ballot
Local property taxpayers already owe more than $951 million in bond debt.
Leftist Faculty Group ‘Shocked’ by UT Austin Termination Letters to DEI Staff
The state law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and hiring practices in universities went into effect in January.
Victoria Public Library Removes ‘Reading’ and ‘Literacy’ from Mission Statement
Library Advisory Board members are accusing City Manager Jesus Garza of trying to silence citizens’ concerns.