Three lawsuits were filed on Monday related to the catastrophic flood.
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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.
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City of Dallas Sued for Enforcing 89 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
The city previously acknowledged that these ordinances are unconstitutional.
Abbott Investigates Elgin Over Financial Mismanagement
The accusations suggest potential violations of state law.
Unnamed IDEA Charter School Teacher Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct
A search warrant was issued after a 13-year-old student told police the teacher touched her.
State Rep. Mitch Little Calls for Transparency in Celina ISD Sexual Abuse Scandal
The case stems from a coach’s illegal recording of undressed middle school boys in the locker room.
ICE Defends Agents After Pasadena Standoff With Three-Time Illegal Entrant
ICE is disputing witness claims surrounding a Pasadena immigration arrest.
Appeals Court Rules Against Democrats’ Attempt To Block Tarrant’s Republican Redistricting
Opponents of Republicans’ new county commissioner precincts appealed after a district judge denied their request for a preliminary injunction.
Audit Revealing Millions Missing Sparks Heated Elgin City Council Argument
A city councilmember accused the mayor of wanting to hide mismanaged funds.
Central Texas School District Reviews Books To Ensure Compliance With Law
New Braunfels ISD closed down school libraries for 10 days to review books for sexual content and DEI instruction.
ICE Raid in Pasadena Draws Protests, Ends With Three Arrests
Federal immigration agents detained three men in Pasadena Monday morning.
State Reprimands Judge for Lying To Help Death Row Inmate
Judge Natalia Cornelio created a fake court date to transfer the convicted mass murderer for an MRI to assist in his appeal.
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Houston METRO To Comply With Gov. Abbott’s Order To Remove Rainbow Crosswalks
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the removal of politically themed road markings across Texas, prompting Houston’s Metro agency to once again repaint the city’s rainbow crosswalks in Montrose.
New Braunfels LGBT Org To Host ‘All Ages’ Drag Show
Texas’ law prohibiting sexualized performances in front of minors is currently enjoined by the courts.
Academy ISD Student Says Bus Driver Molested Her for Months
William Blackburn is charged with three felonies including aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Central Texas School District Confirms ‘Alphabet Soup’ Club on Hold Pending Review
A new state law prohibits school districts from authorizing or sponsoring a student club based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Garland ISD Athletic Trainer Jailed for Child Sex Crime
Shamond Hamilton, a trainer at North Garland High School, worked at El Campo High School last year.
Houston Announces New $16 Million Low-Barrier Homeless ‘Super Hub’
The City of Houston is spending $16 million to turn a former migrant shelter into a homeless “super hub”—a facility officials say will streamline access to services, but critics warn will damage the city’s image ahead of international events.
Plano ISD Closes Moldy Murphy Middle School for More Mitigation
The school’s principal announced a week-long closure starting Monday in an email sent Friday night at 11:10 p.m.
Celina ISD Coach Charged With Invasive Visual Recording of Middle Schoolers
Moore Middle School teacher and coach Caleb Elliott is the son of longtime Celina ISD Athletic Director Bill Elliott.
Wylie Police Arrest Substitute Teacher for Sexually Abusing a Child
Wylie ISD said the suspect, identified by police as Arthur Bass, has been fired and his female victim was not a student he “met through our schools.”
Lamar CISD Proposes Bond Package Totaling Over $2 Billion
The district currently has $3.096 billion in outstanding bond debt.