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Roughly 200 unqualified teachers working in Texas were given fake certifications

Two of the falsely certified teachers are sexual predators who were then given access to children, the Harris County DA said

The Independent UK

Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors say

Five people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test.

The Texas Tribune

Former Houston Drug Cop Gets 60 Years for His Deadly Lies

That amounts to a life sentence for Gerald Goines, who instigated the no-knock raid that killed Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas by falsely accusing them of selling heroin.

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Kamala Harris and Colin Allred Get Endorsement of New Prominent Republican; Ted Cruz Blames 'Trump Derangement Syndrome'

Judge Glenn Whitley, a life-long Republican, cites the Jan. 6 insurrection and Trump's "disrespect to veterans" as reasons behind his endorsements.

Latin Times

Texas man apologizes to victims and breaks into song as he is executed for 1989 murder of twin teenage girls

Garcia White delivered a chilling final address in front of the victims’ families before breaking out into hymnsong moments before a lethal injection was administered

The Independent UK

Former Houston Drug Cop Convicted of Murder After His Lies Resulted in Two Deaths

The jury accepted the prosecution's argument that Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas died because of Gerald Goines' fraudulent search warrant affidavit.

Reason

Houston Cop Who Lied To Justify a No-Knock Drug Raid Says He Is Not Responsible for the Resulting Deaths

Former narcotics officer Gerald Goines faces two murder charges for instigating the home invasion that killed Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.

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Texas will send inspectors to monitor 2024 elections in Harris County

An audit by the Texas Secretary of State’s Office found improved elections procedures, but the office is sending monitors because of past problems.

The Texas Tribune

Investigation Finds No Election Influence In Harris County

Investigation in Harris County reveals no intent to influence 2022 elections; employee faces criminal charges for misconduct.

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Houston prosecutors find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 elections but charge a county worker

Prosecutors in Texas’ largest county say an investigation found no evidence of intent to influence 2022 election outcomes

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Texas Rangers find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 election results in Harris County

One county employee was charged in the probe, however, after investigators said he failed to make sure polling locations had enough ballots.

The Texas Tribune

Ted Cruz gets backing from Texas Democrat in bid to keep his senate seat

Democratic Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced she is backing the Republican senator during a rally in Houston

Latin Times

Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing for tougher immigration laws after the killing of a girl in Texas

Two Venezuelan nationals have been charged with capital murder over the death of Jocelyn Nungaray

Latin Times

Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votes

Ogg is no darling of the left. She lost her Democratic primary in a landslide election this year after a number of intraparty feuds.

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Man tortured and starved girlfriend’s children because he ‘didn’t want them to have to poop’

The children had been subject to malnourishment, restrainment with zip ties and beatings before their neglect was reported to CPS

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Texas teen admits to strangling his mom then driving to Nebraska with her body in the trunk

Tyler Roenz, 19, pleaded guilty to killing his mother, 49-year-old Michelle Roenz, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison

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Illegal Immigrants Charged In Murder Of Houston Girl

Tragic murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston highlights flaws in immigration system and raises concerns about public safety.

The Texas Tribune

Lina Hidalgo receives ethics fine after endorsing a primary candidate at a Harris County press conference

The $500 fine from the Texas Ethics Commission comes after the agency found the Harris County judge broke state campaign laws barring use of government resources for political purposes.

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Undocumented Venezuelan Man Accused Of Killing 12-Year-Old Girl

Undocumented Venezuelan men charged with capital murder of a 12-year-old girl in Houston. Case highlights immigration and criminal justice issues.

The Independent UK

Judge sets $10 million bond for Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl

A judge in Texas has set bond of $10 million for an undocumented Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl

The Texas Tribune

Harris County prosecutor hands criminal case into Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to state attorney general

Hidalgo’s staffers were indicted on felony charges related to how they allegedly helped award an $11 million contract to a political consulting firm headed by a Democratic strategist.

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Texas Man Indicted For Murder In 9-Year-Old Girl's Killing

Tony Earls Jr. indicted for murder of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in a tragic shooting incident. Special prosecutor re-examined case, seeking justice for the...

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A rundown of Super Tuesday’s battleground primary results

Welcome to the Thursday, March 7, Brew.

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Houston Rep. Lacey Hull defeats Paxton-backed Jared Woodfill in GOP primary

Woodfill’s endorsement by Paxton was decried by some Republicans because of his close ties to Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who has been accused multiple times of sexual abuse.

The Texas Tribune

Sean Teare unseats Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg in primary

Teare, a former prosecutor in Ogg’s office, defeated the two-term incumbent at Tuesday’s primary and will face the Republican nominee in November’s general election.

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