JWP Trial, Tomi Vs Glenn, DISD Losing Librarians: Your Monday Evening News Roundup

Good evening. Here are some stories you may have missed today. Do you want to get this roundup via email? Sign up for our newsletters here. John Wiley Price bribery, fraud charges could be tossed before jury gets case U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn said Monday morning that she was "troubled" by the bribery and honest services charges against Price that make up seven of the 11 counts against Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price. With the case set to go to the jury following eight weeks of testimony, Lynn was expected to rule late Monday afternoon about which accusations from the indictment against Price that the jury would get to consider. Assistant U.S. Attorney Leigha A. Simonton told Lynn that if she throws out the government's bribery and fraud case against Price, the office would go to the U.S. Solicitor General to appeal that decision before the jury can begin its deliberations. Also: The newest take on a Texas bathroom bill is so broadly written that some cities worry it would strip anti-discrimination protections not only from transgender people but also veterans, the elderly and pregnant women. The Look Ahead: What to expect in the Texas Legislature the week of April 17.  Continue reading...