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Hitchcock mayor, who also works as school administrator, arrested as part of illegal gambling investigation
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk Houston Public Media
· February 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the arrest and investigation are available from Houston Public Media.
A mayor from a nearby town has been arrested in connection with an investigation into illegal gambling. The individual in question holds a dual role, serving as both the mayor of Hitchcock and a school administrator. Details of the arrest and investigation are available from Houston Public Media. Further information on the circumstances surrounding the arrest can be found through this source.
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Category: safety Published: February 19, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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