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Texas Representative Sues on Behalf of 17 Families Against Celina ISD, Teacher Facing Child Pornography Charges
State Rep. Mitch Little (R-Lewisville) announced at a Wednesday press conference that he filed a lawsuit against Celina Independent School District (ISD) and former Celina ISD teacher and coach Caleb Elliott, on behalf of 17 families of alleged child victims. Caleb Elliott was initially arrested on October 3 and is currently in custody on charges […]
Fort Worth City Council Hears Police Report on Panhandling Issues
The City of Fort Worth is taking targeted action to address ongoing panhandling issues throughout the city that regularly generate complaints from residents and businesses. On Tuesday, December 2, the city council received an informal report about the Fort Worth Police Department’s (FWPD) panhandling enforcement efforts. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Announces Reconstruction of Wyler Aerial Tramway in El Paso
The tramway was closed in 2018 due to safety concerns, but $27 million in state funding will allow it to get back on track. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. See the original article: https://thetexan.news/texas-local-news/texas-parks-and-wildlife-announces-reconstruction-of-wyler-aerial-tramway-in-el-paso/article_245e2868-4ffa-439c-926e-72b3646d1be8.html
Texas State University Upholds Firing of Professor Over ‘Violent’ Socialism Conference Comments
The dismissal and tenure revocation of history professor Dr. Thomas Alter were upheld by a unanimous vote of the Texas State University System Board of Regents. “After a thorough review of the facts, as well as information provided during Dr. Thomas Alter’s due process hearing, the Board of Regents has voted unanimously to uphold President […]
Texas A&M Panel Finds University Wrongly Fired Professor After Classroom ‘Gender Identity’ Discussion
Texas A&M University (TAMU) fired professor Dr. Melissa McCoul following public controversy regarding her promoting “gender ideology” during a children’s literature class, but now a university panel found that her termination was unjustified. An eight-member panel held a hearing earlier this month and issued its findings to TAMU Interim President Tommy Williams that the university […]
Keller City Council Encourages Use of E-Verify by City Contractors
The Keller City Council has amended its purchasing policy to give preference to vendors who utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to determine the employment eligibility of their employees. Vendors who bid on city contracts of $100,000 or more are “encouraged” to use the E-Verify program, and their utilization of the system […]
Judge Allows Attorney General Paxton to Intervene in Federal Decree on Harris County Bail Policy
A judge has partially granted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to intervene in a controversial federal consent decree governing misdemeanor bail in Harris County, clearing the way for either modifying or eliminating the decree altogether, but a final determination may not come for nearly a year. In August, Paxton notified the federal court that […]
Texas A&M Board of Regents to Vote on New Definitions of ‘Gender, Race Ideology’
The Texas A&M University (TAMU) System Board of Regents is set to vote on revisions to the way the university system defines “gender ideology” and “race ideology,” including what is allowed to be taught in the classroom. The agenda for the meeting includes amendments to sections of both the Civil Rights Protections and Compliance policy […]
Attorney General Paxton Sues Harris County Over Taxpayer-Funded Deportation Defense Fund
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of a Harris County program that uses taxpayer dollars to provide legal defense to illegal immigrants facing deportation. “The Harris County Commissioners Court is filled with traitors who are robbing Texans to prevent illegals from being deported by the Trump Administration,” said Paxton […]
Democratic-Backed Candidates Sweep Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board Elections
Two former allies who won election to the board of the state’s third largest school district with Republican backing in 2021 will not return to office next year after both lost to a Democratic candidate and progressives declared victory in two other open seats Tuesday. According to unofficial election results for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District […]
Texas Representative Pushes to Sue Celina ISD Amid Teacher Sexual Misconduct Allegations
State Rep. Mitch Little (R-Lewisville) announced at a press conference Wednesday that he intends to file lawsuits on behalf of families allegedly hurt by former Celina ISD teacher and coach Caleb Elliott, who was arrested and charged with Invasive Visual Recording and Possession or Promotion of Child Pornography. “I, like you, am horrified at the […]
Former GOP Allies Face Off in Contentious Race for Cypress-Fairbanks School District Board
Accusations about contracts, recorded conversations, and paid chaplains mark a heated fight between two incumbent Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) trustees who were elected four years ago with support from conservative and Republican groups. In 2021, voters tossed incumbents and elected Natalie Blasingame and Scott Henry to CFISD board Positions 5 and 6, respectively. Both […]
