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Developer updates future ‘Oxbow’ subdivision COM The Brazos Independent School District school board elected the unopposed trustee candidates, received an update on the future ‘Oxbow’ subdivision, approved a new administrative position and more during its meeting, Wednesday, March 26. BOARD ELECTION The board elected Position 1 school board trustee Jenny Stroud, Position 2 trustee Tammy McCain and Position 3 trustee Justin Richardson as the unopposed candidates for the May 2 school board election.

HOUSTON — While April Fool’s Day is known for pranks, AARP Texas is warning that fraud targeting Texans, especially older adults, is anything but a joke. New data from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center shows Texans reported about $1.35 billion in fraud losses last year, placing Texas among the hardest-hit states in the nation.

Christian Kranenberg and Sebastian Silea were indicted by a McLennan County grand jury on March 19, on charges of misapplication of fiduciary property and money laundering in connection with an alleged Ponzi scheme operated through their company, KS Cartel, LLC.

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced new appointments to his senior leadership team. Rob Farquharson will serve as Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy.

AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 122 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class C-2025 during a graduation ceremony at Austin Ridge Bible Church. This is the department’s 180th graduating class.

Sparklight, a leading high-speed internet provider, is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Charitable Giving Fund. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Sparklight’s 24-state service areas are invited to apply for funding from April 1ı30.

The Texas Veterans Commission recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) a $150,000 one-year grant. The grant supports HOPE’s programs operational costs with the overarching goal to support post 9/11 service members, veterans and their families in Texas who face critical and limited financial needs.