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Celina ISD Seeks $2.29 Billion in School Bond Debt
With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $4.5 billion—double the amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
More Than 700 Houston City Workers Accept Mayor’s Retirement Incentive
The city of Houston is projecting a $330 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026.
Harris County Sues Over Federal Funding Freeze for Illegal Alien Healthcare
Harris County spends millions of taxpayer dollars every year on services for illegal aliens.
Katy Mills Mall Investigation Uncovers Massive US Theft Syndicate Tied to Cartel
The thefts in Katy have been tied to similar crimes across the country.
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Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston
Mayor John Whitmire said that 900 people charged with murder are free on bond in Houston during a city council meeting this week. The 248th District Court has been the subject of repeated criticism for releasing people charged with violent crimes, including capital...
Two Texas Teachers Sentenced in Separate Student Sex Crime Cases
Two Texas teachers prosecuted in separate cases for sexually abusing students have been sentenced to state prison. Former Lewisville Independent School District teacher John Collett was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old female...
Houston ISD Announces Teacher Pay-For-Performance Structure Rolling Out in 2026
In an effort to reward high-performing educators, Houston Independent School District is replacing its tenure-based pay system with a performance-driven model that will roll out in 2026. In late March, Houston ISD introduced a new teacher evaluation system aimed at...
Gov. Abbott Sets Special Election To Fill US House Seat Vacated by Sylvester Turner
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a special election to fill the Houston-area congressional seat left vacant by the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner. Abbott selected November 4, the next uniform election date, saying this gives Harris County officials enough time to...
Former Navasota ISD Teacher Sentenced to 5 Years for Possessing Child Porn
A former Navasota Independent School District teacher was sentenced to five years in federal prison after he admitted to possessing child pornography showing adult males sexually assaulting young boys. Daniel Jonathan Byrd, 31, was a science teacher at Navasota High...
Spring Branch ISD Wants Voters to OK $631 Million in Sports Facility Bonds
Trustees in Spring Branch Independent School District are asking voters to approve $631 million in property tax-backed bonds—all of which would be spent upgrading athletic facilities. Four separate bond propositions are on the May 3 ballot: Prop A: $353.7 ($575...
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Arrested on Money Laundering Charges
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is facing felony charges for money laundering up to $150,000, marking the latest twist in a long-running controversy surrounding his office. George was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of money laundering, each a...
Galveston County Voters To Decide on $186 Million Bond Package
This article was updated on 4/9. Galveston County residents will head to the polls in May to vote on a $186 million bond package. The bond package includes three propositions. Prop A authorizes $74 million for transportation infrastructure improvements. Prop B would...
Klein ISD Nurse Under Investigation After Medication Error Affects 3 Students
A Klein Independent School District nurse has been terminated and is now facing a criminal investigation for allegedly replacing students’ prescription medications with over-the-counter medications. The investigation began after a routine audit on Monday revealed that...