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Harris County Commissioners Reject Paying Judge Hidalgo’s Trip to France
Judge Hidalgo initially attempted to conceal the destination of her trip before commissioners forced her to disclose it.
Houston ISD Investigated by Both AG and DA Over Electioneering Allegations
What began as the largest bond proposal in Texas history is now mired in controversy.
Substitute Teacher Accused of Showing Students Sexually Explicit Videos
Ashley Evans also allegedly engaged Kennedale Junior High School students in “X-rated” conversations.
Harris County Commissioners Vote To Give Sheriff Deputies Pay Parity With Houston Police
Commissioner Rodney Ellis and County Judge Lina Hidalgo voted against the proposal.
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South Texas Teachers Arrested for Sex With Students
Two South Texas teachers have been arrested and charged with having “improper” sexual contact with students, adding to the growing list of school employees across the state accused of sex crimes against students and other children. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent...
Amarillo School Board Races Draw Serious Challengers
This year’s school district and college district elections in Amarillo will have a number of challengers on the ballot seeking to oust incumbent officeholders. First, for the Amarillo College Board of Regents election, incumbents Jay Barrett and Michele Fortunato are...
Where’s the ‘Independent Investigation’ on Prosper ISD’s Sex Abuse Scandal and Cover-up?
Parents in scandal-plagued Prosper Independent School District want to know what happened to an “independent investigation” into last year’s shocking sexual abuse and cover-up for which no one in the district has yet been held accountable. Prosper ISD’s board of...
Lawmaker Files Bill Targeting City Leaders Convicted of Crimes
In August of 2022, the mayor of the South Texas town of Peñitas was convicted on a federal theft charge but refused to immediately leave office. Now, State Sen. Chuy Hinojosa (D–McAllen) has filed legislation that appears to be inspired from this situation, as his...
Middle School Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship With a Student
A Texas teacher has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a child and for an improper relationship between an educator and student. At the time, 37-year-old Christopher David Session worked at Richard Allie Middle School in Crowley Independent School...
Chaos in Laredo: Texas Attorney General Investigating Voter Fraud
After it was discovered that at least 11 illegal votes were cast in the November 2022 election for the Laredo City Council District 2 race, the Texas attorney general’s office is stepping in to investigate alleged voter fraud. The race for the District 2 seat...
Tyler ISD Middle School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
Another Texas teacher has been charged with a sex crime involving a child. Tyler Independent School District officials notified families on Thursday that Tyler police had arrested a Three Lakes Middle School employee on charges of sexual assault of a child, a felony....
Amarillo Voters to Decide Crowded City Council Elections
The ballot has been finalized, and 23 candidates are hoping to earn their way onto the Amarillo City Council this May. With filing now closed for the May Amarillo City Council elections, voters will have 23 candidates to choose from to fill the city council's five...
Facing Recall, Head of Tarrant Appraisal District Board Resigns
Citizens’ calls for heads to roll at Tarrant County’s embattled appraisal district were finally answered after a local taxing entity initiated action to remove the head of the bureaucracy’s board. Facing a recall, Tarrant Appraisal District Chairman Kathryn Wilemon...