RECENTLY DISCOVERED REPUBLICAN THIEVERY IN TEXAS

A Republican university president steals $1.9 million from the parents of college students for spa treatments and other luxuries:

[Texas Southern University ex-President Priscilla] Slade, 55, who was fired in June, is scheduled for trial on Aug. 10 on two counts of misapplication of fiduciary property over $200,000.

She was fired after TSU attorneys concluded that she had failed to follow university policies and state laws while spending more than $260,000.

A criminal investigation concluded that more than $1.9 million was spent during her tenure on such purchases as artwork, club memberships, spa treatments and sports tickets.

But what's missing from this story? The Republican angle, which you can find right here. Also check out her connections to Poppy, as well as this interesting blog post that proclaims to the world: "The Republicans love them some Dr. Priscilla Slade."