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Muslim University Opens in Dallas

Sydnie Henry | May 5, 2026

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  

Addie Hovland | May 5, 2026

The Trump administration is investigating allegations of antitrust violations occurring in the beef...

Duncanville Teacher Accused of Voyeurism Involving a Student

Erin Anderson | May 5, 2026

UPDATED May 5. A Duncanville Independent School District teacher and coach has been accused of being a...

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

Michael Wilson | May 5, 2026

The Texas Education Agency closed its investigation into Bellaire High School without finding district-level wrongdoing, according to records released this week. This wraps up a case that drew statewide attention after a Houston mother alleged her daughter was being...

Texas AG Investigates Drone Distributor Tied to CCP-Linked Company

Brandon Waltens | May 5, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a new investigation into a drone distributor with ties to a company already facing legal action from the state over alleged connections to the Chinese Communist Party. Paxton announced that his office has issued a Civil...

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.

53,000 More Texas Students Awarded School Choice Funding Based on Income

Second wave of awards goes to lower-income students selected through a statewide lottery.

Voters Approve Billions in New Debt 

Dallas ISD has now set the record for the largest school bond passed by voters in Texas history.

Forney ISD Removes Special Ed Teacher Over Misconduct Allegations

Crosby Elementary Principal Wendy Bailey and multiple aides were also ousted.

Cy-Fair ISD Behavioral Specialist Charged With Felony After Non-Verbal Autistic Student Dies

A Cy-Fair ISD behavioral specialist is facing a felony charge after surveillance video allegedly showed him forcefully shoving a non-verbal 16-year-old student with autism into a classroom floor, an incident that preceded the student’s death.

Paxton Targets ‘Secret’ EPIC City MUD Meeting Held in Remote Field, Alleges Open Meetings Violations

A new lawsuit alleges the Double R MUD board tried to quietly swap control and annex 400 acres for Islamic EPIC City project during a barely disclosed meeting in a field.

Killeen Planning & Zoning Votes Data Center Down

The final decision will be made by the city council.