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Gov. Abbott Threatens To Cut San Marcos’ Funding if Officials Pass ‘Antisemitic’ Resolution
The governor claims the ceasefire resolution violates Texas laws against Israel boycotts.
Harris County Sues Trump Administration Over Federal Workforce Cuts
The lawsuit marks the latest effort by Harris County Democrats to block the Trump administration’s agenda.
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Student
Lily Janek taught at Mullin ISD in Brownwood.
Collin County Lawmaker Addresses EPIC City Development Scheme
State Rep. Candy Noble’s bill would protect home buyers from “creative” ownership arrangements and remove some fair housing religious exemptions.
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DeSoto ISD Special Education Aide Charged for Allegedly Assaulting Student
Gloria Lowe, a DeSoto High School special education aide, is facing felony charges for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old non-verbal autistic student. Last week The Dallas Express reported on a recording captured by another special needs student in the classroom. The...
Senator Calls Out School District For Incentivizing Teachers to Vote for Tax Increase
A Texas state senator is taking aim at a Houston-area school district for incentivizing teachers to vote for a tax increase. Republican State Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston called out Fort Bend Independent School District, after it was reported that the district may...
Denton Asks City Taxpayers to Approve Bonds Totaling $309 Million
Denton city officials are asking voters to approve eight bond propositions on the November ballot, totaling $309 million. Projects the city wants local property taxpayers to finance include streets, drainage, parks, public safety, affordable housing, a new active...
Katy ISD Students Asked to Reflect on ‘White Privilege’
Popular conservative social media account Libs of TikTok has drawn attention to an assignment discussing “white privilege” given to students in Katy Independent School District. “Students were asked to reflect on whiteness, being white, their experience with ‘white...
New $83M Police Facility Tops Allen’s Proposed $156M Bond Package
ALLEN—A new $83 million police facility tops the list of projects that Allen city officials want local property taxpayers to finance, accounting for more than half of the city’s proposed $156.5 million bond package on the November ballot. The smallest bond proposition...
Cleveland ISD Proposed Bond Would Cost Taxpayers $282 Million With Interest
Cleveland Independent School District residents will be voting on a $125 million bond on the November ballot that would be spent on five major projects in the district. However, with interest, the bond would cost local property taxpayers $282 million—more than double...
Cartel Members Detonate Explosives on the Southern Border
As cartel violence continues, a video of cartel operatives detonating explosives during a skirmish on the southern border was captured by a Texas Department of Public Safety drone. DPS spokesman Lieutenant Chris Olivarez posted the video on social media. The video...
Retired Richardson ISD Coach Charged with Possessing Child Porn
FRISCO—A retired teacher and girls' soccer coach who worked in Richardson Independent School District for three decades has been accused of possessing child porn. Frisco police arrested 65-year-old Charles Ray “Chuck” Brandon on Tuesday after investigating an online...
McKinney Mayor George Fuller Fined for Ethics Violations
MCKINNEY—Mayor George Fuller was sanctioned by the Texas Ethics Commission after violating state electioneering laws that prohibit elected officials from using public resources for political advertising. Fuller violated the law during a joint meeting of the McKinney...