Carlos Jobany Castaneda Lechuga was a lecturer at Texas A&M International University, but has since been removed from the staff directory.
West Texas
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.”