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Belton ISD Teacher Arrested Again for Child Sex Crimes
Pietro Giustino, arrested in July on federal child porn charges, was picked up on state felony charges for invasive recordings of female students.
Additional Texas School Districts Sued Over Display of Ten Commandments
The latest suit comes after a similar lawsuit filed in July has blocked the display of the Ten Commandments in 11 Texas school districts.
Tarrant County Cuts Property Taxes for Third Year in a Row
Republican commissioners approved the tax cuts in a 3-1 vote.
Shrinking Resources Cast New Doubt on Operation Lone Star Prosecutions
Smaller border counties are actively working to resolve the issues.
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Allen ISD Teacher on Leave Over ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Students
A one-time Teacher of the Year in Allen Independent School District is on leave following allegations he engaged in “inappropriate communication” with middle school students. On Tuesday, Allen ISD notified Curtis Middle School families that Trey Stolp had been removed...
This Time, Texas MUST Win!
Last week, the Texas Senate gave initial passage to Senate Bill 17, which would ban entities and nationals of U.S. adversaries from buying land in Texas. This is a similar bill to Senate Bill 147 in 2023, which faced strong opposition from Chinese groups in Texas and...
AG Paxton Investigates Islamic Center’s Potential Violations of Consumer Protection Laws
Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking documentation from an Islamic Center to determine if any violations of consumer protection laws have occurred. Paxton issued a civil investigative demand to Community Capital Partners, LLC, on Tuesday. CCP is the East Plano...
Millsap ISD Superintendent Ousted for Failing to Report Teachers’ Abuse of Autistic Student
Parents applauded as Millsap Independent School District trustees voted to oust Superintendent Edie Martin in the wake of charges that she covered up child abuse by special education teachers. Martin was arrested last week for failing to report two elementary school...
Houston’s Montrose Center To Host Drag Show Open to Children
The Montrose Center, a taxpayer-supported non-profit in Houston that spends millions to advance the LGBT agenda, is hosting a drag show on March 31 to celebrate the “Transgender Day of Visibility.” It will be “open to all.” The center confirmed to Texas Scorecard...
Ex-Professor Admits To Stealing Nearly $1 Million From Tarleton State University
A former Tarleton State University associate professor has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $1 million from the school during her tenure. Dr. Julie Howell signed a plea agreement in January, admitting to one count of theft from a program receiving federal funds....
Texas Senators Unanimously Approve Biennial Budget
The Texas Senate on Tuesday moved forward with its proposed $336.1 billion state budget for the 2026–2027 biennium, marking the largest spending plan in state history. Senate Bill 1, authored by State Sen. Joan Huffman (R–Houston), includes sweeping appropriations...
Analysis: Campaign To Save the Texas Lottery Linked to Gov. Abbott Advisor
If you live in Texas, you’ve likely been subject to a steady stream of advertisements calling for the legalization of casinos in the state. Following a series of repetitive and unsuccessful ads is a new social media advertising campaign launched to protect the...
Hegar’s Departure Sparks Early GOP Battle for Comptroller
With Comptroller Glenn Hegar set to become the next chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, the race to replace him is already well underway—nearly a year before the primary elections. Two Republicans have launched early campaigns for the post: Railroad...