Public Corruption

Huffines: School Audits Could Lead to Prosecutions for ‘Nefarious Spending’
Huffines: School Audits Could Lead to Prosecutions for ‘Nefarious Spending’
The comptroller says his office is expanding its focus on government fraud as auditors prepare to investigate four Texas school districts.
Exclusive: Former Texas Lottery Director Gary Grief Indicted, Quietly Cleared by Travis County DA
Exclusive: Former Texas Lottery Director Gary Grief Indicted, Quietly Cleared by Travis County DA
State lawmakers called for charges against Grief after abuse of the lottery was disclosed in 2025.
Federal Appeals Court Allows Ten Commandments Displays in Texas Classrooms
Federal Appeals Court Allows Ten Commandments Displays in Texas Classrooms
The court found Texas’ law does not resemble a historical “establishment of religion.”
Former Kress Official Charged With Stealing City Funds
Former Kress Official Charged With Stealing City Funds
Heidi Tiffin was indicted on a charge of theft by a public servant that allegedly occurred during her tenure as Kress city secretary.
South Texas School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
South Texas School Board President Gets 12 Years for Drug Trafficking
Former Progreso ISD trustee Frank Alanis pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to stash cocaine on a middle school campus.
Valentine ISD Employee Admits Stealing $300K From School District
Valentine ISD Employee Admits Stealing $300K From School District
Ernesto Villarreal Jr. embezzled tax money from the tiny Texas district for six years.
Another Dallas Developer Faces Federal Prison for Bribing Corrupt Council Members
Another Dallas Developer Faces Federal Prison for Bribing Corrupt Council Members
Sherman Roberts is the latest conspirator to plead guilty in the low-income housing development scandal.