Now-imprisoned Perryton coach Cole Underwood earned the nickname “Perv” while coaching at Amarillo ISD.
West Texas
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.
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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.
Nearly 80 Illegal Aliens Arrested, Charged for El Paso Border Riot
Another 200 illegal aliens awaiting charges were released on Sunday.
VIDEO: Illegal Border Crossers Rushed Texas National Guard at El Paso
According to video footage of the event, the Texas National Guard had been pushing them back towards Mexico.
US Supreme Court Sides with West Texas A&M Against Drag Shows
The students’ case is set to be heard by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in late April.
US House District 23 Headed to Runoff Election
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing Brandon Herrera in the runoff election.
El Paso Teacher Charged with Improper Relationship With Student
Ryan Anthony Avalos’ relationship with the student allegedly began in November 2023.
Former Texas Teacher Faces Federal Prison for Producing Child Porn
Authorities found Snapchat videos of Marfa ISD substitute teacher Sonya Murillo sexually abusing a minor.
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.
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Canyon ISD Voters to Decide School Board Special Election
Voters in Canyon ISD will decide the race to fill the vacant seat of former trustee Bruce Cobb.
West Texas Primary Voters Decide Key Elections
Voters made their voices heard across West Texas on Tuesday night in key local races.
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.