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US Justice Department Drops Investigation Into EPIC City
Federal law enforcement officials are not bringing forth any lawsuits or charges over the planned Muslim community in North Texas.
Federal Court Vacates Injunction Against Arkansas THC Ban
The stated basis for Gov. Abbott’s veto of Senate Bill 3 suffers a setback.
Supreme Court Blocks Texas Lawsuit Over Nuclear Waste Site
In a 6-3 ruling, the Court declined to weigh in on whether the federal government has the authority to authorize nuclear storage projects.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes Reimbursement for Texas’ Operation Lone Star
The provision, which passed the U.S. House with billions allocated for Texas’ border security operations, has passed a committee hurdle to stay in the Senate version.
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Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On
With the current special session nearing its end and the Texas House still paralyzed by a Democrat quorum break over congressional redistricting, Gov. Greg Abbott says lawmakers will be called back immediately for another round. “With the Texas House and Senate today...
Senators Pass Legislation To Eliminate the STAAR Test
Legislation eliminating the high-stakes STAAR test in government schools has been passed by Texas senators. The test has long been criticized by educators and parents alike. Its fate, however, remains bleak in the House, where Democrats have fled to prevent a quorum....
City of Josephine Rejects New Rule Prohibiting Offensive Street Names
Josephine City Council rejected a proposed new ordinance prohibiting “offensive” street names deemed contrary to American values. During a council meeting Monday night, members voted 4-1 to decline the amended street-naming ordinance proposed by Councilwoman Pam...
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8/12/25 Locking Up Beto O’Rourke
-Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban -Abbott Vows Immediate Second Special Session as Democrat Quorum Break Drags On -Lawsuit Filed Against Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Daughter by Slipping Mother Abortion Pill
Texas Senate Completes Gov. Abbott’s Agenda Items
As the Texas House remains at a standstill due to Democrats' refusal to return to the state, the Texas Senate has quickly moved through the governor’s agenda items. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick previously indicated he plans to “pass the remaining bills on Gov. Abbott’s...
Texas A&M Faculty Senate Braces for Regents’ Decision
As state lawmakers’ overhaul of university governance goes into effect, Texas A&M University’s Faculty Senate awaits the Board of Regents' upcoming meeting, which will determine its fate. In what is potentially their last meeting, the body approved a change in the...
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Texas DPS Launches MANHUNT for Runaway Democrat Lawmakers!
Sara breaks down week 2 of the Runaway Texas Democrats saga, beginning with new lawsuits filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, moving to Beto O'Rourke's re-emergence in the state, and ending with the new DPS tip line to bring Democrats back to Austin! Do you...
‘Lock Him Up’: Paxton Says O’Rourke Flagrantly Violated Fundraising Ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a Tarrant County judge to hold Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke in contempt of court—seeking fines and jail time—after accusing him of openly defying a temporary restraining order that barred him from fundraising for runaway...
ICE Arrests Trump Burger Operator Amid Lawsuits and Eviction
The Houston-area restaurant chain Trump Burger is mired in lawsuits, evictions, and now immigration controversy surrounding one of its operators, Roland Beainy, whom federal officials say overstayed his visa and is facing deportation proceedings. Trump Burger, a...