One arrest involved an individual previously convicted of hijacking an airplane.
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Harris County Bonds Out Man Charged in Murder of Deputy Sheriff
Dremone Francis, charged in the capital murder of an HCSO deputy, was released on bond.
Aldine ISD Will Close 6 Schools Due to Enrollment Loss
The closures are expected to save the district $35 million, providing significant relief to the $100 million budget deficit.
TEA Takes Over Another Texas School District After ‘Decades of Dysfunction’
South San Antonio ISD installed a new board of managers appointed by the Texas Education Agency.
Houston Business Owners Challenge Minority Contracting Requirements
The federal lawsuits seek to declare Minority and Women-Owned Business programs unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
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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.
Analysis: Upshur County Kept Taxes Flat Over 3-Year Window
The county of penny tax increases.
Former Kemah Track Club Coach Pleads Guilty to Indecency With a Child
Floyd Ira Thompson was sentenced to 10 years of probation and is required to register as a sex offender.
Violent Offender Killed After Fatally Shooting Brazoria County Deputy
The man had previously been charged with multiple violent crimes.
Richardson ISD Admin Says Boys May Room With Girls on Field Trips
Richardson ISD’s Executive Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Angie Lee said it’s a “case-by-case” scenario when it comes to allowing boys to room with girls.
East Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
D’Marjai Dearion taught at three campuses in Longview ISD.
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Graham ISD Athletic Administrator Has History of Calling for Violence on Social Media
Mike Carroll, the district’s head athletic trainer and assistant athletic director, has since made his X account private.
Harris County Approves Jail Upgrades
Over 50 inmates have died in the custody of the Harris County jail in recent years, an issue often attributed to understaffing or poor training.
Fired Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputy Wins $395,000 Settlement
Former Lieutenant Roxanne Mathai was fired after attending the January 6, 2021 Trump rally.
Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Lorena ISD Moves Forward
A federal judge denied motions by the district and Principal April Jewell to dismiss the complaint from the family of a pre-K student who was molested for months by a teacher.
Tarrant County Constable Candidate Contests Election Decided by 19 Votes
Adam Hanson’s attorney Warren Norred asserts that Texas elections are not being run properly.
Tarrant County GOP Chair Sounds Alarm on Fort Worth ISD’s Left-wing Trainings
In a series of X posts, Bo French revealed that Fort Worth ISD paid left-wing organizations to train its staff.
Houston Delays Votes on Budget and Firefighter Deal
Both items are expected to be back before the city council next week for consideration.
Abbott Says Democrats’ Attempt to Reverse Daniel Perry Pardon ‘Not Gonna Happen’
The Travis County District Attorney’s Office claims Abbott exceeded his authority in pardoning Perry.
Tyler ISD Embraces ‘Civil Disobedience’ Against Title IX Changes
Barring court intervention, Biden’s new rule undermining protections for girls in K-12 schools will take effect on August 1.
Texas Charter School Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Student
International Leadership of Texas fired teacher Jose Adrian Hernandez Grimaldo following his arrest.