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Central Texas Judge Suspended After Indictment for Witness Tampering and Assault
Judge Britton is also accused of practicing law while serving as county judge.
DPS Busts Human Smuggling Load of 23 Illegal Aliens
The driver is charged with 23 counts of human smuggling.
Roma ISD Asks Public To ‘Avoid Speculation’ About Misconduct Allegations
Superintendent Carlos Gonzalez stated that “negative commentary” on social media casts the school in an “unfounded negative light.”
Texas Tech Prohibits Advocacy of Race or Sex-Based Prejudice
Chancellor Creighton has announced a major initiative to overhaul course content standards.
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Houston-Area Church Safety Director Charged With Impersonating ICE Agent
Donald Doolittle, the safety director for Gateway Community Church in Webster, is facing a felony impersonation charge after allegedly pretending to be an ICE agent in an attempt to coerce a woman for money. According to the Harris County district clerk, Doolittle is...
Harris County Could Face State Oversight of Voter Rolls
Harris County could face state oversight of its voter roll maintenance if an investigation confirms that voters are registering at post office boxes. Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Tuesday that she had received a complaint alleging Harris County's...
UT-Austin Alumni Organization Gives ‘Distinguished Alumnus’ Award to DEI Advocate
The University of Texas at Austin’s alumni organization has presented a Distinguished Alumnus Award to a high-ranking administrator with an extensive history of racially inflammatory statements and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The award,...
Austin ISD Votes To Close Schools Amid Budget Deficit
In an effort to eliminate thousands of empty seats and close a large budget deficit, Austin Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted to close several schools starting next year—but some aspects of the plan still require state approval. By approving the...
Texas Tech Raises Concerns Over College Sports Commission Agreement
An internal Texas Tech University System memo has raised concerns regarding an agreement proposed by the College Sports Commission. If signed, the agreement would violate state law and punish the university, should the Texas attorney general file any lawsuit related...
East Texas Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Child
An East Texas middle school coach is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Landon Christopher Odom, 26, was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child. Odom was hired in July 2025 as a history teacher and assistant baseball coach at Central Heights Middle...
Lawsuit Accuses Texas Association of Business CEO of Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation
The Texas Association of Business and its CEO, Glenn Hamer, have been sued by a woman who alleges sexual harassment, assault, coercion, and retaliation, according to a lawsuit filed Monday by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee. The suit, filed in Travis County, seeks more...
Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Use of CCP-Aligned Tech Products in Texas Power Grid
This article was updated on 11/25 to include a response from CATL and on 11/26 with additional information. Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into the use of Chinese Communist Party-aligned technology in critical state infrastructure, targeting...
New Braunfels ISD Teacher Jailed for Indecent Exposure
An elementary school teacher in New Braunfels has been arrested and charged with indecent exposure and stalking. Jacob Lyn Peters, 44, taught 4th grade math and science at Voss Farms Elementary in New Braunfels Independent School District. Parents were notified that...