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Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
A new city council voted to undo past annexations but keep the sites of planned Islamic developments in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
ICE Arrests 422 in Houston Sweep, Including Murder and Arson Suspects
The Trump administration has prioritized the removal of illegal aliens with serious criminal backgrounds.
Conroe Cancels $160M Road Project, Citing Soaring Costs and Water Concerns
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough has said the project will move forward.
Taxpayer-Funded Entities Sponsor LGBT Agenda in Houston
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Harris County Constable Alan Rosen, and METRO are sponsoring a Houston LGBT parade.
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School Cafeteria Worker Jailed for Sex With Student in Campus Kitchen Closet
A San Antonio-area school cafeteria worker was jailed after allegedly admitting to twice having sex with a high school student in a campus kitchen closet. Jenna Michelle Woodworth, 30, was arrested and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a...
Tarrant County GOP Censures State Rep. John McQueeney
The Tarrant County Republican Party voted to censure State Rep. John McQueeney after a five-hour meeting Thursday night. Attendees applauded and cheered after the county adopted the resolution by an 87-46-3 vote. McQueeney did not attend. Vice Chairman Cary Cheshire...
Fired Pflugerville School Employee Faces Felonies for Grooming Student
A former Central Texas school employee is facing felony charges over allegations she sexually groomed an underage high school student via Snapchat and was caught on camera kissing the juvenile while on campus. Marissa Juarez, 27, was arrested and charged with child...
Houston ISD To Cut 406 Uncertified Teachers Ahead of 2025–26 School Year
As teacher shortages continue in Houston ISD, more than 400 uncertified teachers are being dismissed after failing to meet certification milestones. Houston ISD notified 406 uncertified teachers that they will not be returning for the 2025–2026 academic year, citing...
Harris County Deputies Demand Higher Pay as Houston Police Set for Major Raises
This article has been updated since publication. A growing pay gap between Harris County Sheriff’s deputies and Houston Police Department officers has sparked frustration within the county’s law enforcement ranks. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies warn that...
Austin Elementary Teacher Busted for Child Porn Now Faces Federal Charges
An Austin elementary school teacher arrested twice for possessing hundreds of thousands of child sexual abuse images now faces federal charges. Carl David Innmon, 50, was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of possession of child pornography and one count of...
Houston Man Accused of Giving Daughter Fentanyl Faces Charges Under New Law
A Houston father is facing murder and sexual assault charges after allegedly supplying his daughter and her friend with fentanyl on Thanksgiving Day, resulting in his daughter’s death. Joshua Youngblood, 45, has been charged with murder and sexual assault, authorities...
Houston Votes To Continue Race-Based City Contracting Program
Houston's City Council members voted 12-3 to continue a program prioritizing certain contractors for city contracts based on the business owner's race or sex. Wednesday’s decision follows a federal lawsuit challenging the program’s constitutionality. Local business...
Houston Mayor Unveils $7 Billion Proposed Budget
Houston Mayor John Whitmire presented his proposed $7 billion city budget for 2026 on Tuesday. Whitmire indicated during the presentation that he was proposing a balanced budget. However, budget documents show that General Fund expenses exceed revenue by $107...