Houston Public MediaSep 11, 2025

Several Houston-area educators are facing criticism and calls for their dismissal over comments they allegedly made about the Wednesday assassination of Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist and podcaster. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/09/11/530611/houston-area-educators-charlie-kirk-comments-backlash/

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Houston-area educators face criticism over comments about death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

The comments, which came in the form of social media posts that have been circulated by right-leaning politicians and pundits, prompted denouncements from local school districts.

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Houston Public MediaFeb 3, 2025

Four men from the Houston area are being honored for heroism after detaining an 83-year-old man suspected of shooting someone Saturday during a band competition at Pasadena Memorial High School.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2025/02/03/512790/men-who-detained-suspected-shooter-at-pasadena-memorial-high-school-to-be-honored-for-heroism/

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Men who detained suspected shooter at Pasadena Memorial High School to be honored for heroism

Dennis Erwin Brandl Jr., 83, is accusing of shooting a Houston-area school employee at a band competition on Saturday. The victim is expected to recover, according to authorities.

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Houston Public MediaOct 17, 2024

A 17-year-old Pasadena student was arrested and charged on Wednesday after he threatened to use a rocket launcher against his high school.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/police/2024/10/17/503280/pasadena-isd-student-arrested-charged-after-threatening-high-school-with-rocket-launcher/

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Pasadena ISD student arrested, charged after threatening high school with rocket launcher

Alexander Mariano Santiago, a student at Sam Rayburn High School, threatened to retrieve a shotgun from his home to "shoot up high high school." He also threatened to use a rocket launcher against the school, according to court documents.

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