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Analysis: Sen. Cruz and Campbell Take On Big College Sports
As NIL appears poised to destroy the fabric of college athletics, calls grow for a commission to bring reform.

Comal ISD Dance Teacher Resigns Over Alleged Misconduct With Student
Six other Comal ISD educators have been accused of sex crimes against students in just the past few years, including four women.

Frio County Vote Harvesting Ring Suspects Doubled, More Officials Included
Candidates paid in gas, cigarettes, and Dr. Pepper; joked about ballot harvesting in texts.

Sources: Kelly Hancock Angling for Appointment as Comptroller
Sources at the Capitol say Hancock is actively vying for the appointment, which could grant him an advantage if he seeks a full term in 2026.
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2/25/25 A Raid in Colony Ridge
-Gov. Abbott: Feds, State Target Criminal Aliens for Arrest in Colony Ridge -$113K Funneled Into Legislator’s Pocket Via Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Payouts? -House Lawmaker Files Measure to Allow Over-the-counter Ivermectin
Mass Arrests in Colony Ridge: Authorities Target Criminal Aliens
Federal and state authorities have arrested more than 100 illegal aliens in the controversial Colony Ridge development north of Houston. On Monday, President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, told Fox News that approximately 90 illegal aliens were arrested in the...
$113K Funneled Into Legislator’s Pocket Via Taxpayer-funded Lobbying Payouts?
As lawmakers seek to end taxpayer-funded lobbying this session, recently-surfaced information suggests that a Democrat legislator is pocketing a six-figure salary from an organization that receives money from taxpayer-funded lobbying group Texas Association of School...
State Sen. Kolkhorst: New Measures Seek To Bring MAHA to Texas
State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst overviewed legislation hitting committee this week that would bring President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative to Texas. The Brenham Republican was joined by a slate of lawmakers, including State Sens. Mayes Middleton...
New Measure Seeks to End Faculty Senate Power in University Decision-Making
A new measure was filed to limit the power of faculty senates by positioning them solely as advisory councils. Senate Bill 1489 by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) suggests that faculty senates—bodies of elected representatives from university faculties—should...
East Texas Teacher Charged With Child Porn and Bestiality
An East Texas teacher and her boyfriend have been arrested on child pornography charges. Authorities allege the couple had child sexual abuse images and video of her performing a sexual act on a male dog on their phones. Hillary Danielle Williams, 33, was arrested...
Houston ISD Fails To Report Any Truancy Prevention Efforts for 4 Years
For the past four years, truancy has plagued Houston Independent School District. But while the district is reporting tens of thousands of unexcused absences annually, it has failed to report any substantial truancy prevention efforts. According to the Texas Education...
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The SHOCKING Reason Why Texas Needs School Choice NOW
Today, Sara discusses one of the most important reasons Texas needs school choice now: predators in public schools are on the rise. You won't believe the way the bureaucracy is set up to COVER for these predators rather than FIRE them! Our children deserve better.
House Lawmaker Files Measure To Allow Over-the-counter Ivermectin
Legislation filed in the Texas House would allow Texans to purchase ivermectin over the counter, after its use was discouraged by the Biden administration's FDA. State Rep. Wes Virdell (R-Brady) has introduced House Bill 3175 to “authorize a pharmacist to dispense...