The district circulated an “Equity Assessment Survey” to 9th through 12th graders.
West Texas
Illegal Alien Arrested in El Paso for Sex Trafficking
The illegal alien is believed to be the leader of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua’s sex trafficking ring.
El Paso ISD Trustees OK $2 Million for Bond ‘Strategist’ Despite Budget Deficit
School officials say their vision is to make El Paso a “Destination District.”
El Paso Teacher Arrested Twice for Sex Crimes Involving 12-Year-Old Student
Socorro ISD middle school teacher Llojan Almaraz is charged with child grooming and other felonies.
West Texas A&M University Blocks Online Gambling Sites
The university’s president says predatory gambling is exploitative and has a negative impact on academic performance.
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Two Lubbock Commissioners Stop County Tax Increase
Commissioner Jordan Rackler noted that the county is still collecting and spending more money.
Lubbock County Judge Makes Final Press for Tax Increase
Radio host Robert Pratt said “Bow Tie Bully” Curtis Parrish is trying to “scare Lubbock voters” about the impact of the No New Revenue rate.
Amarillo Young Republicans Endorse Pro-Life Ballot Initiative
Proposition A would designate Amarillo as a Sanctuary City for the Unborn.
Hotel Sued Over Criminal Activity, Alleged Venezuelan Gang Presence
Officers responding to calls at the hotel have recognized inhabitants with tattoos consistent with gang Tren de Aragua.
Lubbock County Officials Break Quorum Again to Block Property Tax Hike
Commissioners Jason Corley and Jordan Rackler can force the county to adopt the No New Revenue rate by skipping one more meeting.
College at Texas Tech Offers ‘Diversity’ and ‘Inclusion’ Agriculture Course
Not all sectors within the university have paid attention to leadership’s mandate to obey the letter and spirit of the statewide DEI ban.
Kress ISD Employee Under Investigation for ‘Improper Conduct’ With Student
The unnamed staff member is the tiny district’s second employee investigated for alleged misconduct in two years.
TTU Health Sciences Center Suspends Employee for ‘Antisemitic’ Posts
The Center is launching an investigation into Librarian Rudy Meixell.
Midland ISD Trustee Seeks to Intervene in TEA Accountability Ratings Lawsuit
Trustee Brandon Hodges argues that time-consuming STAAR exams are “a wasted effort” without release of the A-F ratings.
Now-former Abilene ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student
Lawrence Grigg was charged with having an improper relationship with a Cooper High School senior.
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Lubbock County Commissioners Block Property Tax Hike
Commissioners Jordan Rackler and Jason Corley stood with taxpayers who opposed the increase.
Attorney General’s Office Demands School District Comply With Public Information Act
Canutillo ISD’s director of communications has allegedly failed to respond to open records requests from multiple people.
Parent Sues Perryton ISD and ‘Perv’ Coach Accused of Sex Crimes Against 15-year-old Student
Perryton’s now-former athletic director was allegedly nicknamed “Perv” when he coached at Amarillo ISD.
Lubbock Defunds ‘Art Trail’ Event Over Drag Show Promoting LGBT Agenda
In June, the Art Trail featured a drag show performance, a “child-friendly LGBT workshop,” and other woke displays.
Amarillo Voters to Decide Charter Amendment Proposals
Amarillo City Council members are set to place four items on the ballot to restructure the way the city’s government works.
Former Valentine ISD Employee Arrested for Financial Fraud Scheme
The employee is accused of using district-issued credit cards for cell phone bills, oil changes, drug store purchases, and even lodging.
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.
Former Texas Teacher Gets 30 Years in Prison for Producing Child Porn
Authorities found Snapchat videos of Sonya Murillo performing sexual acts on a prepubescent child.
Big Spring Residents Say ‘No’ to Big School Bond
Bond opponents in Big Spring ISD borrowed the slogan “If You Know, You No” from another grassroots campaign in Granbury ISD.
Texas DPS Charges Over 200 Illegal Aliens for El Paso Border Riot
An El Paso judge previously approved the temporary release of an unspecified number of aliens involved in the incident.