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Illegal Alien Arrested on Charges of Kidnapping in Houston
The Department of Homeland Security reports that investigators believe the case may be part of a larger human trafficking operation.
Lawsuit Reveals Disturbing Details in Millsap ISD’s Special Needs Student Abuse Scandal
A grand jury indicted the school district’s former superintendent for failing to report child abuse by two special education teachers.
City of Dallas Accused of Enforcing 133 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution
Texas Public Policy Foundation cited the violations in a letter to the Dallas City Attorney threatening legal action.
Montgomery County Secures First Murder Conviction Under Texas Fentanyl Law
The 2023 law allows anyone who supplies fentanyl resulting in death to be charged with murder.
Local Archive
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...
Houston ISD Bond Faces Bipartisan Opposition
Striking a rare tone of bipartisanship, both major political parties in Harris County have come out in opposition to Houston Independent School District's proposed $4.4 billion bond appearing on the ballot this November. The bond is the largest of its kind in state...