The incumbent congressman will face his challenger in a runoff for a second consecutive cycle.
South Texas
Texas Teacher Serves 60-Day Sentence for Sex With Student
Former London ISD teacher Amber Prince received five years of deferred adjudication probation, including 12 days in jail each year.
South Texas Teacher Who Recorded Kids in School Bathroom Gets 30 Years
Leif Varnam, a former substitute teacher in Port Isabel ISD, pleaded guilty to 21 child sexual abuse material offenses.
San Antonio Teacher Resigns Over Comments to Female Student
North East ISD said LEE High School culinary arts teacher David Terrazas chose to “step away” after alleged inappropriate behavior.
Coach Caught in Snapchat Sex Solicitation Sting Set for Sentencing
Sabinal ISD teacher and coach Kenneth Mulkey pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy.
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Judge Speedlin-Gonzalez Suspended for Unlawful Detention of Attorney
The Democrat judge has a long history of controversy and discipline.
Texas Military Funds Directed To Water Infrastructure Project
The projects are intended to increase the resiliency of Del Rio’s water capacity.
AG Paxton Sues Bexar County for Funding Illegal Aliens’ Deportation Defense
Paxton is asking the court to block Bexar County’s proposed spending.
New Details in Case of Agua Dulce Teacher Accused of Sex With Students
Now-former Agua Dulce ISD teacher Jaden Charles was charged in 2024 with sexually assaulting multiple underage boys.
Falfurrias Athletic Trainer Arrested for Indecency With Student
Bobby Saenz worked for Brooks County ISD at the time the allegations arose.
San Antonio Teacher Arrested for Exposing Himself to 9-Year-Old Girl
Andrew Smierciak is a Leadership Officer Training Corps instructor at Poe Middle School in San Antonio ISD.
Webb County Sheriff and Staff Indicted in Federal Fraud Case
The Webb County sheriff and two assistant chiefs face charges for embezzling COVID-19 relief funds.
Corpus Christi Pursues Water Projects During Severe Drought
City council explores water supply projects to support water needs as reservoirs hit historic lows.
San Antonio Teacher’s Aide Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With a Special-Needs Student
An affidavit revealed that George Aguilar had kissed the victim on multiple occasions, including in a school classroom.
Former Brownsville Teacher Receives Sentence for Sex With Student
Former teacher Julio Trujillo pleaded guilty to improper relationship between educator and student, a second degree felony.
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Edinburg CISD Employee Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor
Carlos Garcia worked as an attendance clerk at Memorial Middle School.
San Antonio Ends Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Travel Following New State Law
The Alamo city had previously created a “Reproductive Justice Fund” that included $100,000 to assist women seeking abortions outside Texas.
Texas Puts McAllen Murder Suspect on 10 Most Wanted List, Offers $30K Reward
Reynaldo Mata-Rios is suspected of shooting and killing Texas Facilities Commissioner Eddy Betancourt last month.
South Texas Prosecutors Target Repeat Illegal Reentrants in Year-End Sweep
Hundreds of individuals were charged with border security-related offenses.
Cibolo Police Charge 3 Teachers With Harming Special Ed Student
The educators worked at Watts Elementary in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD.
‘Recognized’ Rockport Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student
Josh Nguyen is accused of assaulting an underage student when he taught maritime science at Rockport-Fulton ISD last school year.
Goliad Deputies Halt 21-Vehicle Convoy to Mexico
The sheriff’s office reports that all but one of the vehicles was impounded.
San Antonio Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student
Edwardo Cantu teaches music at McCollum High School in Harlandale ISD.
Roma ISD Asks Public To ‘Avoid Speculation’ About Misconduct Allegations
Superintendent Carlos Gonzalez stated that “negative commentary” on social media casts the school in an “unfounded negative light.”
Brownsville ISD Coach Pleads Guilty to Sex With Student
Julio Trujillo coached girls’ basketball and taught criminal justice at Rivera Early College High School.