Allegations of nepotism, at the university president’s behest, are a reminder of ugly recent history.
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Houston: A Year of Challenges Ahead
Houston is facing significant challenges that will be up to the newly elected city government to handle.
Footage Shows Thousands of Illegal Aliens Flooding Eagle Pass
A citizen journalist captured footage showing thousands of illegal aliens from over 20 different countries crossing the border at Eagle Pass.
Dawson County Becomes Fifth County in Texas to Outlaw Abortion, Abortion Trafficking
The Dawson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to adopt the ‘Sanctuary for the Unborn’ ordinance.
Klein Teacher Accused of Touching 7-year-old Student to ‘Gratify Sexual Desire’
Matthew Stegeman worked at Epps Island Elementary School.
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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.
8 Dead After Human Smuggler Attempted to Evade Police
According to the Texas DPS, the fleeing driver hit another car head-on, killing two Americans as the car was engulfed in flames.
Allen and Denton Pass Hundreds of Millions in City Bonds
With interest, the approved bonds will cost local property taxpayers significantly more than the dollar amounts shown on the ballot.
Houston Mayoral Race Heads to Runoff
State Sen. John Whitmire and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee will compete for the office in the runoff.
Cleveland ISD Taxpayers Reject $125 Million Bond
The proposition failed in a vote of 65 percent to 35 percent.
Prosper ISD Passes 3 Bonds Totaling $2.7 Billion; Stadium Bond Fails
Almost 20 percent of the district’s registered voters participated in the bond election.
Tarrant County GOP Urges Gov. Abbott to Fix Primary Elections
The county GOP is asking for legislation to keep 2024 Republican Primary Election expenses down.
Fort Bend ISD Mother Considers Legal Action After Son was Allegedly Assaulted
The substitute teacher allegedly hit the boy on the head with a wooden ruler.
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Head of Dallas Gender Mutilation Youth Clinic Heads to California
With the child gender mutilation ban being signed into law, the GENECIS clinic faces an uncertain future.
Gov. Abbott Sets Special Election for Texas House District 2
Seven potential candidates are already planning to run for the seat left vacant by Bryan Slaton’s expulsion.
University of Texas Labels Conservative Media Outlets as ‘Disinformation’
The university ranked conservative media as the “riskiest” disinformation sources.
Harris County Democrats Threaten to Sue Texas over Republican Election Legislation
“The public’s trust in elections in Harris County must be restored.” — State Sen. Paul Bettencourt
Fort Worth Mayor Encourages Kids to Read ‘LGBTQ+’ Books
Mayor Mattie Parker’s summer reading challenge promoted books with LGBT protagonists.
Central Texas Church to Host Event Promoting Child Gender Confusion
The church’s “affirming afternoon” will teach families in Buda how to affirm a mental disorder.
Whistleblower Condemns Texas Children’s Hospital Over Child Gender Mutilation Procedures
“And I do think that they think that they’re changing the world by what they’re doing,” said the whistleblower.
‘Lone Finalist’ for New Arlington ISD Superintendent Backs Out
Retiring Superintendent Marcelo Cavazos will “remain at the helm” until August 31.
Texas Public School Administrators Admit to Ignoring Critical Race Theory Ban
Administrators from several Texas school districts were caught on camera admitting they embed critical race theory into their schools.
Drag Queen-themed Burger Joint to Open Second Texas Location
As the state considers legislation to ban drag shows targeting children, the burger joint says they plan to keep its location age requirement to 21 and older.