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Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians
City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.
Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase
Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises.
Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents
Attorney General Ken Paxton said the investigation is in response to community concerns.
Llano ISD Removes Inappropriate Books, Shuts Down Library’s ‘Adult Section’
Local activist Bonnie Wallace celebrated the district’s decision to protect the minds of children.
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New Braunfels ISD Teacher, Coach Faces New Student Sexual Assault Charges
A former teacher and coach in New Braunfels Independent School District is facing new charges in connection with accusations that he sexually abused a female student two years ago. Bryant Shephard, 43, was arrested last week and charged with two counts of sexual...
Man With ICE Detainer Accused of Practicing Dentistry Without a License in Houston
A Guatemalan national with an ICE detainer faces charges of practicing dentistry without a license and aggravated assault. Cesar Augusto Perez Mejia, also known as Willie Hernandez, is accused of breaking a woman’s teeth and jaw with pliers in his apartment. According...
Houston Bar Shooting Suspect Arrested, ICE Detainer Issued
A mass shooting at a Houston sports bar led to the arrest of Jose Miguel Briceno, a Venezuelan national now facing charges of aggravated assault. Briceno was arrested and issued a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer following a mass shooting early Sunday...
Conroe School Employee Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
A Crime Stoppers “Featured Felon” arrested in Montgomery County on a charge of sexually abusing a child was found to be employed by a local school district. Michael Alan Perry, 43, was arrested Wednesday and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, a...
Former Houston ISD Official on Trial for Corruption
The trial for former Houston Independent School District Chief Operating Officer Brian Busby and former district vendor Anthony Hutchison began this week, marking the start of a long-awaited legal battle over charges ranging from bribery to tax fraud. After years of...
Allen ISD Teacher on Leave Over ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Students
A one-time Teacher of the Year in Allen Independent School District is on leave following allegations he engaged in “inappropriate communication” with middle school students. On Tuesday, Allen ISD notified Curtis Middle School families that Trey Stolp had been removed...
Millsap ISD Superintendent Ousted for Failing to Report Teachers’ Abuse of Autistic Student
Parents applauded as Millsap Independent School District trustees voted to oust Superintendent Edie Martin in the wake of charges that she covered up child abuse by special education teachers. Martin was arrested last week for failing to report two elementary school...
Houston’s Montrose Center To Host Drag Show Open to Children
The Montrose Center, a taxpayer-supported non-profit in Houston that spends millions to advance the LGBT agenda, is hosting a drag show on March 31 to celebrate the “Transgender Day of Visibility.” It will be “open to all.” The center confirmed to Texas Scorecard...
Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum Sample Approved by Fort Bend ISD Board
Fort Bend Independent School District trustees have moved forward with sampling Bluebonnet Learning materials, paving the way for a possible future adoption of the state-sponsored curriculum that aims to save districts money while providing new educational content. At...