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Former Teacher Faces 10 Felonies for Sexually Assaulting Student
David Rios was arrested more than two years after resigning over sexual assault allegations.
Houston Mayor Announces City-sponsored Homeless Encampment
Mayor Whitmire has promised additional details in the coming weeks.
East Texas Water Group Considers Controversial Marvin Nichols Reservoir Project
The Region D Water Planning Group discussed the proposal, which would require extensive use of eminent domain.
17-Year-Old Illegal Alien Charged With Human Smuggling
Jesus Gonzalez, an illegal alien from Mexico, was caught smuggling five illegal aliens from Mexico into the U.S.
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Ector County ISD Announces $291 Million Bond and Tax Increase Election
It’s been a tough budget season for Ector County taxpayers. As public hearings come to an end, the City of Odessa, Ector County, Ector County Hospital, and Odessa College have all either proposed or approved a property tax hike. Now, the school district wants a piece....
Abbott Endorses Two Judicial Candidates from the RGV
Governor Greg Abbott publicly endorsed two Republican candidates from the Rio Grande Valley for the Texas 13th District Court of Appeals. Although all of the six judges currently serving on the 13th District Court of Appeals are Democrats, with four positions vacant...
Dallas County GOP Passes Anti-Straus Resolution
“Oust Straus” momentum continues as more and more Texas Republicans are demanding new House leadership that actively supports the party platform. Joining the call, the Dallas County Republican Party passed a resolution Monday night expressing “no confidence” in House...
WSJ: Paxton Case is a ‘Political Prosecution’
Texans who have been paying close attention to the prosecution of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton know the case is the latest embarrassment to the Texas Criminal Justice System. Now things have gotten so bad the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal is starting...
Jay Wiley to Challenge State Representative Paul Workman
The only House district in Travis County that consistently votes Republican now has a challenger in the mix. State Rep. Paul Workman (R-Austin), who represents HD-47, will face a primary challenger in the form of Jay Wiley. This will be Wiley’s second time running...
Katy ISD Calls For Yet Another Bond Election
Taxpayers within Katy ISD’s boundaries are probably feeling a case of déjà vu right now as the school board unanimously voted to call for a bond election this November making it taxpayers’ third bond election in four years. Earlier this month, the board approved a...
Cruz Prioritizes RGV in Re-Election Campaign
Beginning his week in Laredo, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will venture down to the Rio Grande Valley for a third time this year on Tuesday. In his latest visit, he hopes to further open the lines of communication with public officials and local business leaders. His most...
Court of Appeals: $300 per hour deal with Paxton Prosecutors Was Unlawful
After a federal judge discredited their case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by exonerating him of identical charges earlier this year, the Dallas Court of Appeals has now dealt another major setback to the trio of special prosecutors who are pursuing Paxton...
Denton County Republican Party Passes Anti-Straus Resolution
More and more Texas Republicans are letting legislators know they aren’t happy with state House leadership – or lack thereof – and they’re calling for a change. Denton County’s Republican Party is the latest to join the movement. Thursday night, DCRP unanimously...