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University of Houston Pivots Research Focus Amid Federal Funding Cuts
Officials expressed optimism that research funding can be regained by aligning with the Trump administration’s new policy guidelines.
Humble ISD Trustee Seat Contested After Winner’s Eligibility Is Challenged
Tracy Shannon says that her opponent was ineligible to run due to residency requirements.
Special Prosecutor Appointed for Investigation Into McLennan County Sheriff
The sheriff’s alleged misuse of funds cost county taxpayers well over $200,000.
Blue Ridge Disannexes Muslim-owned Properties
A new city council voted to undo past annexations but keep the sites of planned Islamic developments in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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Dallas County Addresses Issues With Electronic Poll Books Crashing
Following reports of electronic poll books crashing, the Dallas County Elections Department says the issues have been addressed. Poll workers made the reports early Monday morning, according to an official statement by the DCED. The complaints involved the poll books...
Georgetown ISD School Board Terminates Teacher Who Allegedly Abused Student
Georgetown Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to terminate teacher Lisa Cantu’s contract. This came after a mother alleged the teacher abused her 11-year-old special needs daughter and the district engaged in a cover-up. On October 21, the school...
North Texas Teacher Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Former Student
A North Texas teacher has been arrested for having a sexual relationship with a former student. Carroll Middle School teacher Angela Dawn Barnes, 45, was arrested by Keller police on Monday. She is being charged with sexual assault of a child and improper...
Rockwall ISD Residents Voting ‘No’ on Big School Bonds and Tax Increase
Local residents are urging their neighbors to “Vote No” on ballot propositions being pushed by Rockwall Independent School District that would result in big property tax increases. School trustees are seeking voters’ approval of a double-digit tax hike and a huge bond...
Houston ISD Assistant Principal Charged With Sexually Assaulting Former Student
A Houston Independent School District administrator has been charged with sexually assaulting a former student. Westbury High School Assistant Principal Bryan Tigner was arrested two weeks ago and charged with sexually assaulting a 20-year-old former student,...
Logic and Accuracy Tests Cleared Dallas County Voting Machines
Attorney General Ken Paxton reassured voters late Saturday that his office and the Secretary of State were investigating Dallas County’s voting machines and that "significant progress toward resolving all outstanding issues” had been made, despite claims to the...
Ag Commissioner Miller Signs Executive Order To Use Water From the Rio Grande
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has signed an executive order allowing farmers and ranchers to use water from the Rio Grande. Miller’s executive order states that agriculture producers and irrigation districts will have immediate access to water from the Rio...
Austin to Vote on Establishing Sex Offender ‘Buffer Zones’ Near Schools
The lone conservative member of the Austin City Council is taking advantage of a state law to protect children near schools. Councilmember Mackenzie Kelly is the lead sponsor for item 46 on Thursday's Austin City Council agenda. The measure would begin a process to...
‘Fast Growing’ Waller ISD Wants $700 Million for 4 New Schools
Citing “fast growth,” Waller Independent School District trustees are asking voters to approve $700 million in new bond debt to build four new schools. With interest, the school bonds on the November ballot would cost local property taxpayers more than a billion...