Two school district employees are under investigation for alleged misconduct with students.
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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 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.
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Student Group Sues West Texas A&M President for Canceling Drag Show
“Drag shows are derisive, divisive and demoralizing misogyny, no matter the stated intent.”
West Texas A&M President Bans Drag Show on Campus
“A harmless drag show? Not possible.”
Illegal Aliens Rush El Paso Border, Force Shutdown of Border Bridges
Three bridges in El Paso were shut down to deal with a mass rush of at least a thousand migrants.
Amarillo School Board Races Draw Serious Challengers
Voters will make their picks in a number of contested Amarillo school board elections this year.
Amarillo Voters to Decide Crowded City Council Elections
Voters will have plenty of options in this year’s Amarillo City Council election, with 23 candidates set to appear on the ballot.
Dalhart ISD Calls $50 Million Bond Election
A small Texas Panhandle school district is hoping to pass its largest-ever bond this May.
Lawsuit Filed in Amarillo Federal Court Takes Aim at Big Tech Censorship
Mainstream media companies have been sued over allegedly suppressing information about COVID and the Hunter Biden laptop story.
Retirements Shake Up Amarillo City Council Elections
Amarillo voters will see a new majority on the city council next year. The only question is who will be on the newly elected board.
El Paso Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Title 42 Ending
“This crisis is about to blow wide open.”
Canyon ISD Trustee Resigns Ahead of 2023 Election
Longtime CISD Trustee Randy Darnell has resigned, setting up a potential special election showdown for his seat.