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South Texas Judge Rebuffs Records Request About Scandal-Plagued Auditor
Locals have complained about the auditor hired by the judge.
New Subpoenas in Perryton ISD Sex Abuse Lawsuit Seek Amarillo Records
Now-imprisoned Perryton coach Cole Underwood earned the nickname “Perv” while coaching at Amarillo ISD.
Harris County Budget Deficit Hits $200 Million
The deficit sparked debate over cost-saving measures and funding priorities during a Commissioners Court special session.
Prosecutors: Fort Bend County Judge Used Campaign Funds for Personal Bills
Prosecutors say Fort Bend County Judge KP George raided his campaign account for property taxes, a house down payment, and other personal costs—and then lied about it on official reports.
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Granbury School Bond Opponent Arrested Over Campaign Bus Permit
An opponent of Granbury Independent School District’s latest bond proposal was arrested and charged with a felony over temporary permits for a borrowed school bus, which has been featured in a “No Bond Bus Tour” sponsored by local families concerned about district...
Travis County DA Could Be Removed Under New State Law
Updated 4/23 District Attorney José Garza of Travis County could be the first prosecutor to be removed under a new state law targeting rogue prosecutors, with citizens accusing him of “incompetency and official misconduct.” Last year, state lawmakers approved...
Kerrville Residents Sue City Over Controversial Anti-Solicitation Ordinance
KERRVILLE—Two residents and a local grassroots organization have filed a federal lawsuit against the city for its recently passed ordinance targeting canvassers, peddlers, and solicitors. In a Wednesday legal filing, residents Terri Hall and Rachel Vickers, alongside...
‘No Bond Bus Tour’ Drives Home Message to Granbury ISD Voters
UPDATE: On Friday evening, April 19, Hood County sheriff's deputies arrested the "No Bond Bus Tour" driver, Steve Biggers, on charges related to the vehicle's recently obtained temporary permit. According to multiple sources, deputies intercepted the bus on its way to...
Houston Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship with a Student
A Houston-area teacher has been arrested after it was alleged he had an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student. Kayden Burbank, 29, worked at Cy-Fair High School as a teacher and assistant coach for the Cy-Fair football team. After learning of the...
Feminist Media Critic to Depart UT-Austin Over DEI Ban
As the University of Texas at Austin works to implement Texas' new ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices in state-funded universities, one professor isn’t sticking around to see the results. Jennifer McClearen is an assistant professor of radio, television,...
Allen High School Resource Officer Speaks Out on Fentanyl-Related Overdoses
As fentanyl continues to pose a threat to Texans, a school resource officer in Allen is opening up about the deadly effects it's having on high school students. SRO Matthew Johnson, who works at Allen High School—one of Texas’ largest high schools—told CBS News that...
Huffman ISD Accuses AG’s Office of Election Interference in Response to Electioneering Lawsuit
Attorneys representing Huffman Independent School District have accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office of trying to sway the outcome of the March 5 Republican primary election. Paxton’s office first announced on March 1 that it filed a civil lawsuit...
Houston ISD Expected to Seek Multibillion Dollar Bond
Houston ISD's appointed board of managers signaled the district’s intention to move forward with a multi-billion dollar bond package this November. At its recent board meeting, the board members voted to allow Superintendent Mike Miles and his administration to use...