Former Progreso ISD trustee Frank Alanis pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to stash cocaine on a middle school campus.
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Police Investigating Two Belton ISD Employees for Alleged Misconduct
The two unnamed staff members are on administrative leave.
Video: Colony Ridge Employees Say They Don’t Check Citizenship
A Colony Ridge salesperson told undercover journalists they are open to selling land to foreigners looking to settle in the development.
Harris County Commissioners Ask Texas Legislature To Create 5 New District Courts
Judges have argued that more courts are needed to address the case backlog in Harris County.
Barbers Hill ISD Teacher Re-Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student
Molly Colleen Spears was arrested earlier this month on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student.
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Harris County Commissioners Court to Evaluate Work-from-Home Policy
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is ending work-from-home provisions for city employees starting February 1.
West Texas Teacher, Coach Charged With Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child
Justin Esquell is accused of sexually abusing a victim for four years, starting when the child was under the age of 14.
Report: CCP Infiltration of Texas Cities
State Sen. Bob Hall recommends any ban on agreements between Texas and Chinese cities needs to be enforced.
Harris County & Houston Issue Opposing Guidance on Prep for Freeze
Houston Public Works has asked citizens to avoid dripping their faucets, citing more than 1,000 active water main leaks and aging infrastructure.
Conroe ISD Substitute Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Martial Arts Student
Stephen Zarruk allegedly abused a “young juvenile student” during training at a martial arts studio in The Woodlands.
Historic South Texas Ranch Tussles With TxDOT’s ‘Unnecessary’ Highway Expansion
The Texas Department of Transportation is reportedly working to expand U.S. Highway 83 in Zapata County, which would cut into a 200-year-old South Texas ranch.
Admitted Mail Ballot Fraudster Charged in Jury Summons Scam
Zul Mohamed, who admitted to voter fraud in his 2020 mayoral election, faces new charges of sending fake jury notices for the date of his trial.
Keller ISD Board Faces Massive Community Backlash Over Proposal to Split District
During Thursday night’s special board meeting, hundreds in the community spoke out against the proposal.
Cy-Fair ISD Adopts Policy Rejecting Gender Ideology, Affirming Parental Rights
The policy rejects “gender ideology” and “gender fluidity” in educational materials, classroom discussions, instructional tools, and district-sponsored extracurricular activities.
Another Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexually Assaulting a Child
Charles Poling, an assistant football coach at Bartlett ISD in Central Texas, was the second teacher arrested Wednesday for sexual assault of a child.
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Edinburg Councilman to Appeal Election Contest That Flipped Results
A judge determined the number of illegally cast votes exceeded David White’s margin of victory and declared Gerry Lozano the winner.
Houston City Council Passes $7.3 Billion Budget
The $7.3 billion fiscal year 2025 budget was approved by a vote of 15-2.
Houston City Council Approves $650 Million Bond
The $650 million, non-voter-approved, judgment bond is for backpay to the city’s firefighters as a part of a larger settlement.
Austin City Council Member Leads Cleanup of Abandoned Homeless Encampment
Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly spent time in off-hours fixing what the city refuses to do on its own.
Lorena Parents Speak About Sex Abuse Scandal at School Board Meeting
The community seeks accountability from district officials and Principal April Jewell.
Arlington LGBT Event Featured Explicit Sexual Content in Front of Minors
Videos show individuals wearing bondage gear and selling explicit merchandise.
Appeals Court Rules Llano County Must Return Eight Explicit Books to Shelves
Bonnie Wallace, vice chairman of the Llano County Library Advisory Board, says she still sees the order as a victory.
Pair of Splendora ISD Employees Jailed for Possessing Child Porn
Anthony Jackson and Isaac Silva reportedly worked as paraprofessionals in the school district.
University of North Texas Health Science Center Promotes Gender Mutilation
Tarrant County GOP Chair Bo French released information highlighting the school’s radical agenda.
City of Austin to Host Child Drag Performance
The “Family Day: Pride” event is scheduled for Sunday.