Cole Underwood allegedly earned the nickname “Perv” while previously working for Amarillo ISD but was still hired by Perryton.
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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.
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Permian Basin LGBT Group to Host ‘All Ages’ Party Featuring Drag Queens
Saturday’s Barbie-themed “Pink Party” is being held at I Love My Selfie in Midland.
Dawson County Becomes Fifth County in Texas to Outlaw Abortion, Abortion Trafficking
The Dawson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt the ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ ordinance.
Midland Residents Question School District’s $1.4 Billion Bond
With interest, the bond would cost Midland ISD property taxpayers $2.9 billion—more than double the dollar amount shown on the ballot.
New Mexico Congressman Bashes Texas’ New Border Wall
U.S. Rep Gabe Vasquez said building a wall between two states is “insulting, unconstitutional, and disrespectful.”
Lubbock County Commissioners Prohibit Abortion Trafficking
In May 2021, Lubbock became the 26th city in the nation to pass an enforceable ordinance outlawing abortion within its city limits
Texas Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Sexually Grooming 14-year-old Student
O’Donnell ISD teacher Nicholas Bueno sent his female victim obscene messages that authorities say were “controlling, grooming, sexual and enticing in nature.”
West Texas A&M to Open New Institute Promoting ‘Values-Based Thinking’
Alumni Alex and Cheryl Fairly donated $20 million to begin building the institute.
West Texas County Restricts Abortion Trafficking on Its Highways
The new ordinance makes the county a “sanctuary for the unborn.”
Ex-Lobbying Czar Named Interim Amarillo City Manager
Andrew Freeman has been selected by the Amarillo City Council to serve as the city’s interim city manager.
Medina County GOP Censures House Impeachment Manager Andrew Murr
Murr chairs the House General Investigating Committee that brought impeachment charges against acquitted Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Kevin Sparks Wins GOP Primary for Seliger’s Seat
Trump-backed businessman scores victory in primary race to replace retiring Sen. Kel Seliger in West Texas.
Amarillo Voters Send Multiple Races to Runoffs on Election Night
Voters made their choices in key primary contests in Amarillo on Tuesday night.
Democrat Appointment Becomes Hot Issue in Potter County Judge Race
Ahead of the Republican primary election in Potter County, voters are demanding answers for why their county judge appointed a Democrat over Republicans to fill a vacant spot on the county commission.
Amarillo ISD Board Orders May Bond Election
Voters to decide a $286 million bond package for Amarillo ISD this May.
Amarillo Residents to Protest Abbott’s Appearance at Party Event
Citizens are planning to protest Gov. Greg Abbott’s upcoming appearance at an Amarillo fundraising dinner, hoping to persuade the governor to call a fourth special session of the Texas Legislature to ban vaccine mandates.
Amarillo City Council Kickstarts Debt Issuance for Local Parks
Amarillo City Council members have voted to issue $7 million in debt for park lighting projects, with Councilman Cole Stanley casting the sole vote against the item.