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Houston ChronicleMonday, 1 June 2026
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HISD leader was paid fees after ban
District says superintendent returned money made as consultant, but questions remain
The paper frames this as a matter of administrative oversight and potential conflict of interest, focusing on the timing of payments relative to a state law change.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles accepted consulting fees from a charter school network after a state law was tightened to prevent district administrators from such 'moonlighting'. The story examines the legality and ethics of these payments amid school closures in the district.
“moonlighting for companies”
“Accountability-focused on local governance”
Pedaling their way to World Cup dream
A 9-month, 10,000-mile journey brought three Argentinians through Texas on their way to the national team’s first match
A human-interest account of three Argentinian fans cycling from Argentina to the US for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Paxton follows familiar playbook
Low-T, ‘Tala-freak-o’ nicknames mimic president’s barbs
An analysis of Attorney General Ken Paxton's use of nicknames and insults following election victories, drawing parallels to Donald Trump's rhetoric.
Some urge caution on AI use on battlefield
Reporting on military and industry leaders' calls for guardrails as AI technology is integrated into defense operations.
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