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Austin Elementary Teacher Busted for Child Porn Now Faces Federal Charges
If convicted, Carl Innmon faces 20 years in federal prison.
Houston Man Accused of Giving Daughter Fentanyl Faces Charges Under New Law
Joshua Youngblood is only the eighth person in Harris County to be prosecuted under the new statute.
Houston Votes To Continue Race-Based City Contracting Program
City officials seek to strengthen their legal position as they navigate a lawsuit challenging the program as unconstitutional.
Houston Mayor Unveils $7 Billion Proposed Budget
Mayor John Whitmire indicated last week he intended to submit a balanced budget.
Local Archive
New School Board Trustee Stephanie Elad Ready to Work for Frisco Families
UPDATED May 21 with recount results confirming challenger Marvin Lowe beat incumbent Natalie Hebert. Newly elected school board trustee Stephanie Elad is ready to get to work for Frisco families and shake up the status quo that she and others believe has led to...
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
Runoff Preview: Chan and Dorazio Battle for House District 122
An open seat in Bexar County, House District 122 is currently held by liberal Republican State Rep. Lyle Larson of San Antonio, who declined to run for re-election this year after six terms in office. Former San Antonio City Councilwoman Elisa Chan will face State...
McKinney School Board President Sued for Squelching Free Speech
UPDATED May 19 to include additional information from the complaint. In another action-packed school board meeting in McKinney, the board president was served with a lawsuit for suppressing the free speech rights of citizens who disagree with her policies. Civil...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Hill and Schatzline Fight for House District 93
In Tarrant County, House District 93 is an open seat vacated by State Rep. Matt Krause (R–Haslet). Krause is currently a candidate for Tarrant County district attorney. Either former Southlake Mayor Laura Hill or local activist Nate Schatzline will win the GOP...
Round Rock ISD Parents Sue School Board After ‘Unconstitutional’ Arrests
The contentious saga in Round Rock ISD continues after two parents filed a federal lawsuit last week against five school board trustees, the district superintendent, and several district police officers. Last year, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office arrested...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Klick and Lowe Battle Over House District 91
Currently represented by Stephanie Klick (R-Fort Worth), House District 91 is in Tarrant County. Klick, who has a Fiscal Responsibility Index rating of 54 and came under fire in the 87th Legislative Session for killing legislation that would protect children from...
Wylie Citizens’ Group Calls for Conservative School District Budget
As school districts across Texas begin working on budgets for the upcoming year, members of a local conservative citizens’ group are calling on Wylie school board trustees to rein in spending and make the hard choices necessary to keep residents’ property tax burdens...
Round Rock Superintendent Still Under Criminal Investigation
When the five majority members of the Round Rock Independent School District controversially voted to reinstate Superintendent Dr. Hafedh Azaiez, they claimed the investigation into domestic assault allegations against him was over. However, new disclosures reveal the...
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
Runoff Preview: Kitzman and Stephenson Face Off for House District 85
Currently represented by incumbent Phil Stephenson (R–Wharton), House District 85 covers Wharton, Colorado, Fayette, Austin, Waller counties and part of Fort Bend County. Stephenson, who signed onto a Medicaid expansion package and has a rating of 43 on the Texans for...