The border officials want lawmakers to establish a new statewide agency to protect the public from transnational criminal organizations.
Local
State Rep. Jacey Jetton Unseated by Matt Morgan
The impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton was a featured issue in this race.
Mike Olcott Wins Primary Election Against State Rep. Glenn Rogers
This primary election was a rematch from 2022.
State Rep. Travis Clardy Loses Primary Election to Joanne Shofner
The anti-school choice incumbent faced considerable opposition for his vote record on educational freedom.
Brent Money Unseats State Rep. Jill Dutton
Dutton won the vacant seat in a special election only two months ago.
MOST RECENT
Citizens Call for Prayer Vigil Against Pro-abortion Idol in Houston
The statue has been placed on the University of Houston’s campus ahead of its scheduled date.
Texas College Reinstates Biology Professor Fired for Teaching Chromosomes Determine Sex
St. Philip’s College in San Antonio has reinstated Dr. Johnson Varkey after terminating him for teaching his students that sex is determined by X and Y chromosomes.
A Leander High School Delays Telling Parents About Alleged Educator Misconduct
The central Texas school district notified parents five days after finding out about a possible inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student.
Denton ISD Promises ‘Coverage’ for Employees Who Vote in GOP Primary
An email sent by a district administrator encourages employees to vote in the Republican primary against school choice candidates.
Denton Mom Escalates Challenge to ‘Transgender’ Books in Elementary School
Citizens Defending Freedom and attorney Mitch Little are joining the fight against unsuitable books in Denton ISD.
New Poll Shows Harris County District Attorney Underwater
Incumbent district attorney Kim Ogg is trailing her opponent, and former employee, Sean Teare by 38 points.
Abbott-Appointed Democrat Running for Nueces County DA in Republican Primary
Interim Nueces County District Attorney Jimmy Granberry says he “chose to be a Republican” when Gov. Abbott tapped him for the seat.
‘Victory:’ Llano High School Removes First Book Challenged for Explicit Content
A local citizen is challenging more than 200 books for inappropriate content.
Fort Worth ISD To Make Staff, Budget Cuts
Superintendent Angélica Ramsey said only non-instructional staff will be affected by the cuts.
North Texas Conservatives Organize to Defeat Dade Phelan
Activists are heading to East Texas to help Speaker Phelan’s GOP primary challenger David Covey.
ARCHIVE
Suspected Human Smuggler Identified as 17-Year-Old Honduran
Texas DPS confirmed Luiz Alfredo Mencias-Escobar from Honduras is responsible for causing a head-on collision that killed eight while attempting to evade police.
Nearly 10,000 Pro-Palestine Protestors March in Austin
Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi is questioning where Texas Democrats stand on the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Pilot Point Employee Charged with Grooming Teenage Student
Javier Errisuriz served as an athletic trainer in the school district and his employment has since been terminated.
Wise County GOP Censures State Rep. Lynn Stucky
The county party said Stucky opposed the principles of the Republican Party of Texas.
Pope Forcibly Ejects Conservative Texas Bishop from Church Leadership
Bishop Joseph Strickland is an outspoken advocate for pro-life issues and traditional family values.
Texas Rangers Launch Investigation Into Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office
The investigation is tied to the 2022 federal indictments against three of Hidalgo’s high-level staffers over misuse of information and tampering with a government record.
Muslim Parents Join Calls for Plano ISD to Remove Sexually Explicit Books
District dad Mohammad Alkurdi told trustees “a robust partnership between Plano ISD administration and Plano parents is crucial.”
University Dedicated to Free Speech Enrolls Students for Fall 2024
The University of Austin says its mission is to guarantee “intellectual freedom” and protect against “discrimination and indoctrination.”
Conservatives Sweep Cy-Fair School Board
Three seats were won by pro-parent challengers, bringing the conservative majority to six out of seven seats.
Church Helps Provide Students With Chest Binders in Katy ISD
Chest binding has been proven to have long-lasting, negative effects on females’ bodies.