Derrick Brookins worked at Braswell High School in Denton ISD.
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Prosecutors Seek Cell Phone of Student Solicited for Sex by Elgin ISD Coach
Coach Devin Anderson was charged last year with having an illicit sexual “relationship” with a female student.
Harris County Officials to Consider Issues at Jail After 3 Deaths in 48 Hours
The Harris County Jail has been out of compliance with state standards for months.
Winnsboro ISD Coach Charged With Covering Up Fellow Coach’s Sex With Student
Coach Jared Lancaster is accused of knowingly failing to report another teacher’s sexual abuse of a student.
FBI Offers $3 Million Reward for Venezuelan Gang Leader as ICE Arrests Two Iranians in Houston
The Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration continues.
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Attorney General Paxton Demands Austin End Contracts With Anti-Gun Companies
Paxton threatened further legal action if the city did not bring its contract with WEX Bank into compliance with state law.
Houston Oil Service Firm Loses Injection Permit Amid West Texas Earthquakes
Texas regulators have permanently revoked Blackbuck Resources’ wastewater injection permit after a series of West Texas earthquakes.
South Texas School Board President Faces Felony Child Porn Charge
Boling ISD Board President Jerry Svatek is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material showing victims under 10 years old.
Former Houston Water Official Receives July Parole Review Despite 10-Year Sentence
Lee was arrested in May 2024 and has remained in custody since then.
Democrat Elected Officials Share Pictures With Violent Protest Sign
Houston City Councilmembers Abbie Kamin and Mario Castillo and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia shared the threatening image on their social media pages.
El Salvadoran Illegal Alien Receives Death Penalty for Murder of Harris County Deputy
Oscar Rosales never disputed that he killed Deputy Corporal Charles Galloway in a January 2022 shooting.
Former Texas Teacher Sentenced to 60 Years for Fondling First-Graders
Ryan England taught elementary school in Judson ISD near San Antonio.
Houston ISD Extends Superintendent Miles’ Contract After STAAR Test Gains
The contract extension follows Houston ISD’s recent success on the 2025 STAAR exam.
DeSoto ISD Substitute Teacher Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Student
Bryson Newton is accused of sodomizing a child last year while teaching at Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy.
Harris County Officially Ends Failed Guaranteed Basic Income Program
The county never disbursed the funds to anyone, despite spending millions to administer the program.
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Houston Faces Lawsuit Over Continued Membership in Regional Planning Council
Voters approved Prop B in 2023, mandating that the city achieve proportional representation or leave the council.
Criminal Charges Filed After Houston Girl Alleges She Was Hit by Substitute Teacher at School
Aldine ISD has reportedly removed the teacher from the classroom.
Former East Texas Principal Indicted on Child Porn Charges
Chad Barrett was the principal of Hardin Junior High School at the time of his arrest.
Comal ISD Dance Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
Six other Comal ISD educators have been accused of sex crimes against students in just the past few years, including four women.
Frio County Vote Harvesting Ring Suspects Doubled, More Officials Included
Candidates paid in gas, cigarettes, and Dr. Pepper; joked about ballot harvesting in texts.
Charter School Coach Charged With Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Student
Educator David Jones allegedly victimized at least one girl at Cedar Crest, a residential facility for troubled teens.
Harris County Taxpayer-Funded Entities Spend Millions on Lobbying
According to records from Transparency USA and OpenSecrets, Harris County has spent at least $3.3 million lobbying since 2023.
Harris County Commissioners Reject Paying Judge Hidalgo’s Trip to France
Judge Hidalgo initially attempted to conceal the destination of her trip before commissioners forced her to disclose it.
Houston ISD Investigated by Both AG and DA Over Electioneering Allegations
What began as the largest bond proposal in Texas history is now mired in controversy.
Substitute Teacher Accused of Showing Students Sexually Explicit Videos
Ashley Evans also allegedly engaged Kennedale Junior High School students in “X-rated” conversations.