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Today’s Big Stories
1. More women speak out against Fort Hood OB-GYN after he was charged on multiple counts
It has been more than a week since a Fort Hood OB-GYN was locked up ahead of his trial after violating his commander’s orders, and now he has been officially charged this week on multiple counts.
Dr. Blaine McGraw’s four charges and 61 specifications all deal with indecent visual recording, conduct unbecoming of an officer, disobeying a superior officer and making a false official statement.
The OB-GYN is accused of secretly recording his patients during their medical exams, sexually assaulting them and not providing proper care.
2. Texas Education Agency announces takeovers of 3 school districts
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced it will take over three more school districts, joining the Fort Worth Independent School District in the agency’s most recent interventions.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath announced takeovers of the Connally, Lake Worth and Beaumont school districts on Thursday. All three of the district takeovers were due to schools receiving multiple consecutive failing ratings.
3. UT Austin reveals plan for multipurpose arena, student-athlete housing facilities
The University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday revealed plans for a new student-athlete housing facility and multipurpose arena that would serve as home to the school’s women’s volleyball team.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, center, talks with defense and prosecution counsel during the impeachment trial for suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Lt. Gov. Patrick pitches further property tax relief
On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed some significant changes that could affect property owners across the state.
The plan is called “Operation Double Nickel” and it hopes to bring down property taxes by raising the amount unable to be taxed to pay for public schools. Under the proposal, the homestead exemption would rise by another $40,000.