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Harris County Budget Deficit Hits $200 Million
The deficit sparked debate over cost-saving measures and funding priorities during a Commissioners Court special session.
Texas Education Agency Releases School Accountability Ratings for 2025 & 2024
Legal challenges had halted the release of last year’s ratings.
Gov. Abbott Signs Anti-Squatting Legislation
Gov. Abbott said the new laws will provide homeowners “an efficient means of evicting squatters from their property.”
Prosecutors: Fort Bend County Judge Used Campaign Funds for Personal Bills
Prosecutors say Fort Bend County Judge KP George raided his campaign account for property taxes, a house down payment, and other personal costs—and then lied about it on official reports.
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Texas Teacher and Coach Accused of Sexual Misconduct With 15-Year-Old Student
A Fort Worth Independent School District teacher and coach is accused of sexual misconduct with a 15-year-old female student while at his previous teaching job in Itasca ISD. Adrian Buruato, 29, was arrested and charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact...
State Senators Pass Legislation Returning Prayer to Schools
Senators voted Tuesday in favor of legislation that would return prayer to K-12 schools. Senate Bill 11 by State Sen. Mayes Middleton (R-Galveston) would permit all public schools to adopt a policy providing students and employees with an opportunity to participate...
University of Texas Bans Drag Shows on Campus
3/19 Updated with response from Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare The University of Texas System has officially banned drag performances on its campuses, citing compliance with state and federal laws regarding the use of taxpayer-funded facilities. “All activities at UT...
Irving Residents Say ‘No’ to Las Vegas Sands’ Casino Gambling Plan
Irving residents are saying “no” to casino gambling in their city, but city officials are saying “yes.” Citizens who attended a town hall meeting with a Las Vegas Sands lobbyist on Friday overwhelmingly opposed a casino complex the company wants to build in Irving....
3 Arrested Amid AG Paxton Investigation Into Illegal Abortion Clinics
Three suspects accused of performing unlawful abortions in the Houston area, including one illegal alien, have been arrested. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrests of Maria Margarita Rojas, known as “Dr. Maria,” and illegal alien Jose Manuel Cendan Ley for...
Allegation: House Stalling Ban on Social Transitioning
Some in and around the Texas Capitol fear House leadership is trying to quietly kill legislation that bans the social gender transitioning of minors. Questions about the legislative process are at the center of a battle over a measure filed by State Rep. Steve Toth...
Houston Middle School Teacher Gets Probation for Indecency With a Child
A former Houston Independent School District teacher pleaded guilty to the charge of indecency with a child. Dale Lamar Vanwright, who taught design at Tanglewood Middle School, was sentenced to deferred adjudication and 10 years of probation. As part of the plea...
Texas Senators Consider Requiring Some Local Law Enforcement To Assist in Deportations
Texas senators are considering legislation requiring some local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration policies, including deportations. Senate Bill 8, filed by State Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown), is a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick....
Y’All Answered: SNAP for Snacks?
Members of the Texas Senate are looking at legislation to restrict the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits from being used to purchase junk food. Opposing that effort is the American Heart Association, claiming such restrictions could...