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Retired Texas Teacher Caught in Child Sex Solicitation Sting Faces New Charges
Billy Newsom is accused of sexually assaulting a disabled student in Bridgeport ISD, where he was an athletic trainer for 20 years.
After Judges Drop Asylum Cases, ICE Makes Arrests at Houston Courthouse
The arrests are part of a nationwide initiative seeking to accelerate deportation proceedings.
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Sentenced to 4 Years for Sex With Student
While teaching at Comfort High School, Tye Rexrode had sex with a 17-year-old girl and groomed underage students via Snapchat.
Organized Protesters Rally in Houston for Illegal Aliens, Chant ‘Abolish ICE’
Among the crowd, far-left activists recruited people to join a network designed to quickly respond to ICE operations in Houston.
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Austin, Investigations, Local, State
Patterns of Negligence: Guzman’s Story at Georgetown ISD
A mother said she viewed a Georgetown ISD recording of her special needs daughter being assaulted by her teacher. This is part two of a three-article series of allegations from families who have attended Georgetown ISD. Texas Scorecard asked the district for comment...
Suspended Superintendent Sues Grand Prairie ISD, Alleges Racial Bias
UPDATED October 16 with a statement from the district. Embattled Superintendent Jorge Arredondo is fighting back against Grand Prairie Independent School District’s plans to terminate his employment after just a few months on the job, alleging he is the target of...
East Texans Oppose Proposed Eminent Domain Plan for Reservoir
East Texas residents attended a Region C Water Planning Group meeting to oppose the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. This proposed reservoir would provide drinking water for about 3 million people in the metroplex area, but it would engulf nearly 70,000 acres of...
Patterns of Negligence: Carolyn Confer’s Fight With Georgetown ISD
Located just north of Austin, Georgetown is a fast-growing community that maintains its Mayberry-like charm. But there are those who say all is not what it appears. Within the community are frustrated parents and hurting students crying out over what they’ve...
Nearly 50 Principals Left Fort Worth ISD During the 2023-2024 School Year
During the 2023-2024 school year, nearly 50 principals and assistant principals in the Fort Worth Independent School District resigned or retired—the most in any year since 2017. According to new data, 49 principals and assistant principals across 41 campuses left the...
Central Texas, Decision Texas, Local
Williamson County’s Democrat Sheriff Accused of Accepting Pay-to Play Donation
A contract recently issued by Williamson County has watchdogs calling foul. On September 24, the Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a contract for over $500,000 to Family Hospital Management Company for “Jail Inmate Psychological Services.” The contract was...
Texas DPS Apprehends 22 Special Interest Aliens
Texas Department of Public Safety officers apprehended a large group of illegal border crossers, including 23 unaccompanied children and 22 special interest aliens. The groups crossed onto private property in Maverick County, as reported by Lt. Chris Olivarez, a...
Edgewood ISD Superintendent Gets Raise While Students Are Failing
Elected trustees in Edgewood Independent School District are coming under fire after extending the superintendent’s contract and increasing his salary despite a vast majority of its students failing academic performance. Superintendent Eduardo Hernández’s contract was...
Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested for Recruiting Houston Middle School Students
Authorities have arrested a confirmed Tren de Aragua gang member, after he allegedly recruited students from two Houston middle schools to join the Venezuelan gang. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Jorgenys Robertson Cova—an illegal alien from...