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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.
Houston Man Accused of Giving Daughter Fentanyl Faces Charges Under New Law
Joshua Youngblood is only the eighth person in Harris County to be prosecuted under the new statute.
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Former Geren Operative Stalls on CPS Questions
It appears a former political operative employed by State Rep. Charlie Geren (R–Fort Worth) may be stalling a deposition in order to protect his former boss. On Thursday, attorneys for Democrat political operative David Sorensen filed a motion to quash a February 22nd...
Candidate for Williamson County Judge Has Troubling Facebook Affiliations
A candidate for judge in Williamson County has some Facebook affiliations that should cause voters concern. Jonasu Wagstaff, currently running for Williamson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2, has “liked” numerous offensive Facebook pages. “God is a D***,” “F***...
Dallas County’s New Mail Ballot Limits Won’t Limit Voter Fraud
In the wake of last year’s mail-ballot scandal that sparked an ongoing criminal voter fraud investigation, Dallas voters are eager for ballot security solutions. But the Dallas County Elections Department’s new rules to restrict mail-in ballot applications aren’t...
Storm Water Fees Spark Legal Action in Lubbock
A two-year lawsuit between the City of Lubbock and a local resident and his steel company has finally come to a head – with a State District Court judge ruling in favor of the city. John Beck and Beck Steel Inc. sued the city in 2015 claiming that storm water fees...
Bush Campaigns with Liberal Lawmaker
With early voting for the March primary elections mere weeks away, Land Commissioner George P. Bush is spending his time campaigning with liberal State Rep. Jason Villalba (R–Dallas). Bush, who faces three opponents in his re-election bid, would likely be better...
No Consequences for Supporting Trial Lawyers?
During the last legislative session, lawmakers passed legislation tamping down on frivolous lawsuits against insurance companies over inflated hailstorm insurance claims. The legislation passed 92-55 along mostly partisan lines. Texas Democrats, overwhelmingly...
Senator Ted Cruz blocks Communist Organization Funding to the University of Texas
The University of Texas at Austin, after months of pressure and protests, decided to decline funding from a far-left, communist organization that operates as a mouthpiece for the communist Chinese government regime. The China Public Policy Center, a part of the Lyndon...
Boos Battling for Texas House Seat in Second Campaign
GARLAND, Texas—Jonathan Boos fell short two years ago, but he’s taking another crack at the Texas House and running to represent House District 113 which covers portions of Eastern Dallas County. Boos, a Republican activist and businessman from Garland, first ran for...
Clock Ticking On Officials Concealing Non-Citizen Voter Records
The clock is ticking on a federal lawsuit against Bexar County’s elections office for concealing public records that will show if non-citizens are registering to vote. Through attorneys, Bexar County elections officials are continuing to deny a request to inspect...