A Jewish student joined the organization in filing the complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
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Dallas City Council Members Say Bond Program Should Be Spent on Racial Equity
Previous racial equity initiatives have been criticized for potentially being unconstitutional.
Fort Bend ISD Principal Arrested for Solicitation in Sex Trafficking Sting
Clements High School Principal James Brian Shillingburg was arrested for soliciting a prostitute.
4 Republicans Vie For Open Senate District 30 Seat
Brent Hagenbuch, Cody Clark, Jace Yarborough, and Carrie de Moor will face off in the March primary.
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Files for Re-Election to Congress
Jackson Lee is currently facing a primary challenge from former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards.
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Lubbock County Commissioners Prohibit Abortion Trafficking
In May 2021, Lubbock became the 26th city in the nation to pass an enforceable ordinance outlawing abortion within its city limits
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Launches Republican Mayors Association
The former Democrat has founded the organization to help fellow Republican mayors share best practices for upholding conservative principles at the municipal level.
Preliminary Report Finds ‘Multiple Failures’ in Harris County Election
The report shows problems with voter registration data, failure to provide necessary supplies to polling places, equipment issues, and incomplete paperwork.
Dallas Commissioners Say They Would Likely Sue the State Over Illegal Entry Legislation
The Commissioners were outraged that the county would have to foot the bill for illegal alien court costs.
Corpus Christi Educators Confirm They Teach ‘1619 Project’ Principles
Two educators from Corpus Christi school districts confirmed with undercover investigators that they still teach the woke ideology regardless of state law.
US Customs and Border Protection Seizes $11 Million Worth of Illegal Narcotics
The illegal drugs were apprehended in two separate stops on the Texas-Mexico border.
Dallas City Councilman to Host Gun Buyback Program
Councilman Jesse Moreno says he hopes events like this will improve the community’s “sense of security.”
Houston Hotel Cancels Pro-Hamas Event Following Backlash
Gov. Greg Abbott, a supporter of Israel, publicly commended the hotel’s cancellation.
Dallas ISD Trustee Maxie Johnson Named ‘Bad Apple’
Maxie Johnson has failed and abandoned 8,160 students in his district.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Criticizes Abbott’s Call for School Choice
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde published a letter urging parents, teachers, and others to email legislators.
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Feds Bust Navasota ISD Teacher for Distributing Child Porn
Daniel Byrd is accused of using Telegram and Kik apps to download and share pornographic images of children.
Crossdressing Bus Driver Tells Fifth-graders to Address Him as ‘Ma’am’
Although hired as a man, the driver dressed as a woman and required young students to refer to him using female pronouns.
Student Group Sues West Texas A&M President for Canceling Drag Show
“Drag shows are derisive, divisive and demoralizing misogyny, no matter the stated intent.”
Gov. Abbott Directs DPS to Help Supplement Austin Police Department
After the Austin City Council reduced the police budget, APD is facing challenges due to staff shortages.
Carroll ISD Becomes First to Leave Texas Association of School Boards
The move comes after a string of controversial actions taken by TASB.
Sexually Explicit Book Found in Fort Worth School District’s Library
“I believe it’s inappropriate for such books being in any school.”
Sheila Jackson Lee Enters Race for Houston Mayor
Her entrance shakes up an already crowded field to replace outgoing Mayor Sylvester Turner, who has been term limited.
Belton ISD Athletic Trainer Caught Watching Child Porn at School Delays Trial Again
Parents uncovered three other district educators who lost their jobs due to misconduct, including distributing child pornography.
Mansfield ISD Teacher’s Aide Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student
Parents say the district kept quiet about special education employee Diego Barona’s identity and alleged crime.
North Texas ISD Would Be First to Ditch ‘Divisive’ School Board Association
Carroll ISD will consider exiting the Texas Association of School Boards at a March 27 board meeting.