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Tomball ISD Seeks Voter Approval of $429 Million Bond Package
District voters approved $494 million in school bond debt just four years ago.
Houston May Raise Rates To Replace Failing Water Plant
Officials say the water plant that serves 75 percent of Houston residents is at risk of catastrophic failure and must be replaced.
As School District Shrinks, Lubbock ISD Asks Voters To Grow Bond Debt
With interest, the district’s $290 million bond would cost property taxpayers almost double the amount voters will see on the May ballot.
Galveston County Ends Cash Bridge Toll, Plans $25M Upgrade
Galveston County commissioners said the charge no longer makes sense as the bridge has long been paid off.
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Did State Law Protect a Teacher Who Allegedly Assaulted a Student?
After a teacher allegedly assaulted her daughter, one mother was told by police that state law protected the teacher. A grassroots education reform organization explained this is an example of a “two-tiered system of justice.” Milytza Guzman, the mother, alleged to...
Three Suspects Accused of Capital Murder Linked to Venezuelan Gang
Three suspects accused of capital murder are linked to the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Farmers Branch Police have arrested Ehiker Alexander Morales Mendoza, 38, Carlos Luis Zambrano Bolivar, 25, and Jhonata Nahin Toro Gonzalez, 22. All three are charged...
Dallas HERO Advocates for Pro-citizen Amendments on Ballot
Election Day is one week away, and Dallas voters are set to consider three key charter amendments aimed at bolstering law enforcement and citizens’ rights. The amendments, spearheaded by the nonprofit organization Dallas HERO, would allow residents to sue city...
$1 Million Teacher Certification Cheating Ring Exposed
A million-dollar cheating ring resulted in at least 210 unqualified teachers, including two sexual predators, receiving teacher certifications. The ring was exposed this week after the Harris County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against five individuals...
10 Percent of Harris County Inmates Are Illegal Aliens Under an ICE Hold
One in 10 Harris County jail inmates is wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to findings from a Fox News open record request. The inmates are under an ICE hold or detainer, which is a notice that the Department of Homeland Security sends to...
Fort Worth Mayor Announces Re-election Bid
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker has announced she is running for a third term. The Dallas Express reported that during her speech at the State of the City event, Parker announced her bid and addressed that national politics and world affairs are affecting Fort Worth....
Central Texas Democrat Party Official Caught in Campaign Sign Shenanigans
Campaign sign shenanigans happen during every election, and they rarely end well for the people caught committing them. On Thursday, photos and video surfaced on social media showing Bell County Democrat Party Chairman Mikhail Gray interfering with Republican...
Eagle Pass Detective Sentenced to 10 Years for Hiding Illegal Aliens in Rental Properties
An Eagle Pass police detective has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for her role in a human smuggling organization. Hazel Eileen Diaz rented out multiple properties for the purpose of hiding illegal aliens between September 2020 and August 2021. Diaz...
Secure Ballot Box Shortage in Williamson County Solved
As the first week of early voting neared its end, Williamson County officials found themselves grappling with an unexpected logistical issue: a shortage of secure ballot boxes. Election Systems & Software (ES&S), the vendor responsible for supplying the secure...