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Fired Pflugerville School Employee Faces Felonies for Grooming Student
Administrative assistant Marissa Juarez is accused of sending an underage student sexually explicit messages via Snapchat and kissing the juvenile while on campus.
Houston ISD To Cut 406 Uncertified Teachers Ahead of 2025–26 School Year
The teachers did not make the required progress towards their certifications.
Harris County Deputies Demand Higher Pay as Houston Police Set for Major Raises
Houston Mayor Whitmire recently proposed a plan that would pay first-year HPD officers $24,000 more than HCSO Deputies.
Austin Elementary Teacher Busted for Child Porn Now Faces Federal Charges
If convicted, Carl Innmon faces 20 years in federal prison.
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Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Olcott and Rogers Face Off for House District 60
Previously only covering Stephens and Palo Pinto counties, HD 60 gained Parker County in the redistricting process. Incumbent State Rep. Glenn Rogers (R–Mineral Wells) will face conservative activist Mike Olcott in the May runoff election. Mike Olcott A research...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Younger and Bumgarner Compete for House District 63
House District 63, located in Denton County, is currently held by State Rep. Tan Parker (R–Flower Mound). Parker is now running for state Senate District 12, and two Republican candidates are vying for the seat in the Republican primary runoff. Activist Jeff Younger...
Burleson ISD Must Put Wrongfully Rejected School Board Challenger on the Ballot
A North Texas school district that wrongfully kept a challenger off the May 7 ballot must now hold a special election to fill a school board seat. The Second Court of Appeals ruled last week that Burleson Independent School District violated the law when it rejected...
Houston, Investigations, Local
The Spider Web of Power in Texas’ Largest County
At never before seen levels, Americans are losing faith in government. This troubling development is symbiotically paced with a growing lack of trust in the mainstream media. According to Gallop, 60 percent of those polled said they “have little or no trust in the...
Decision Texas, Local, Metroplex
Runoff Preview: Chabot and Frazier Fight for House District 61
House District 61 is newly located in Collin County following redistricting changes and is currently represented by State Rep. Phil King (R–Weatherford), who is now running for state Senate District 10. Businessman Paul Chabot and former McKinney City Councilman...
State Investigating School District’s Shenanigans to Boost Billion-Dollar Bond
A Texas public school district under investigation for telling employees they were “expected” to vote “for” a billion-dollar bond now says a likely illegal electioneering message was a “miscommunication.” Northside Independent School District was forced to respond...
Georgetown’s Controversial LGBT Mural Sparks Conflict and Discrimination
GEORGETOWN — A recent public mural in the historic suburb of Austin not only promotes hazardous sexual behaviors, but it has reportedly sparked discrimination against a local church. Celebrating LGBT Ideology Every year, Georgetown Independent School District partners...
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
Runoff Preview: Harris and McGuinness Face Off for House District 52
House District 52 covers a portion of Williamson County and is currently held by State Rep. James Talarico (D–Round Rock). Due to changes made during the redistricting process, HD 52 is now more favorable to a Republican candidate and Talarico is vacating the seat....
Parent Movement Scores Big Wins in North Texas School Board Races
Across North Texas, school board candidates backed by powerful parent movements won big in Saturday’s local elections, knocking out incumbents and district insiders. In almost every race where parents stepped up to run, voters chose candidates who were outside the...