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BREAKING: City Cancels Muslim-Only Event

Brandon Waltens | May 6, 2026

Epic Waters says the planned Eid celebration has been canceled following backlash and Gov. Greg Abbott’s threat to revoke state grant funding from Grand Prairie.

Abbott: Grand Prairie Must Halt ‘Muslims Only’ Waterpark Event or Lose State Funding

Brandon Waltens | May 6, 2026

Gov. Greg Abbott’s office is threatening to revoke more than $530,000 in state grant funding from the City...

Texas Unveils Expanded ‘Do Not Hire’ Tool for Teachers

Erin Anderson | May 6, 2026

Another new tool is now available to help protect Texas children from educator misconduct. As of May 1, the...

Two Harris County Judges Sanctioned by State Commission

Travis Morgan | May 6, 2026

Two Democrat judges in Harris County have been publicly sanctioned by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Both are running for re-election in the November 2026 general election. The SCJC released its orders late Tuesday, issuing a public warning to Judge Melissa...

Wichita Falls City Council Rejects Proposed Data Center 

Addie Hovland | May 6, 2026

Wichita Falls City Council members rejected rezoning an area for a proposed data center. According to News Channel 6, the council’s rejection of the project was unanimous, citing that members did not support placing a data center near residential properties at this...

Left-Wing Groups File New Lawsuit Against Texas Border Enforcement Law

A federal appeals court just dismissed the previous lawsuit against the measure last month.

Muslim University Opens in Dallas

The university markets itself as the first in the nation to require courses in Islamic studies for STEM degrees.

Secretary Rollins Highlights Ongoing Meatpacker Antitrust Investigation  

The investigation focuses both on price fixation and U.S. national security.  

Duncanville Teacher Accused of Voyeurism Involving a Student

Garrett Davis is a math teacher and football coach at Duncanville High School.

No Misconduct Found at Bellaire High School in TEA Gender Transitioning Investigation

The Texas Education Agency has closed its investigation into Bellaire High School more than a year after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the probe following allegations that teachers had been secretly calling a student by a different name and using different pronouns.

Texas AG Investigates Drone Distributor Tied to CCP-Linked Company

Investigation follows lawsuit claiming drone maker relied on Chinese technology while marketing itself as secure.

Undercover Video Highlights Exemptions to DEI Ban

“Academic Course Instruction” is specifically exempted under the law.

Poll: Paxton Leads Cornyn, Middleton Up in AG Runoff

UH poll shows tight Senate runoff, clearer lead in AG race, and high uncertainty in Railroad Commission contest.

BREAKING: City Cancels Muslim-Only Event

Brandon Waltens | May 6, 2026

Epic Waters says the planned Eid celebration has been canceled following backlash and Gov. Greg Abbott’s threat to revoke state grant funding from Grand Prairie.

State

Abbott: Grand Prairie Must Halt ‘Muslims Only’ Waterpark Event or Lose State Funding

Gov. Greg Abbott’s office is threatening to revoke more than $530,000 in state grant funding from the City...

State

Texas Unveils Expanded ‘Do Not Hire’ Tool for Teachers

Another new tool is now available to help protect Texas children from educator misconduct. As of May 1, the...

Houston, Local

Two Harris County Judges Sanctioned by State Commission

Two Democrat judges in Harris County have been publicly sanctioned by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Both are running for re-election in the November 2026 general election. The SCJC released its orders late Tuesday, issuing a public warning to Judge Melissa...

Local

Wichita Falls City Council Rejects Proposed Data Center 

Wichita Falls City Council members rejected rezoning an area for a proposed data center. According to News Channel 6, the council’s rejection of the project was unanimous, citing that members did not support placing a data center near residential properties at this...

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