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6/26/25 Feds Drop Investigation into Proposed Islamic Compound
- US Justice Department Drops Investigation Into EPIC City - Lawsuit Challenges Texas’s New Law Requiring...
24/7 Ban on Homeless Sleeping Outdoors Coming to Houston Under Updated Ordinance
In a bid to curb street homelessness and connect people with shelters, Houston plans to implement a 24/7 outdoor sleeping ban in key neighborhoods, backed by new funding and federal support.
Prosecutors Seek Cell Phone of Student Solicited for Sex by Elgin ISD Coach
Coach Devin Anderson was charged last year with having an illicit sexual “relationship” with a female student.
Texas GOP Chairman Warns Trump Against Backing ‘Fake Republicans’
Abraham George says the battle is about defining the future of the Republican Party in Texas and nationwide.
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Is the Texas High-Speed Rail Dead?
The Department of Transportation canceled a massive grant for the high-speed rail. What should happen next?
Reforms for Public University Governance Pass Texas Senate
Texas Senators passed legislation ending “shared governance” with university faculty senates in Texas’ public higher education institutions on Wednesday. In state universities, “shared governance” is a term where the boards of regents of universities share power with...
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4/16/25 Train Wrecked: Trump Pulls Plug on Texas Rail Boondoggle
- Trump Admin Derails Houston-Dallas Train Grant, Saving Taxpayers Millions - Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill To Allow American Victims of Terrorism to Sue International Orgs - Texas Senators Move to Ban Local Government Funding of Abortion Travel Entities
Texas Senators Pass Measure Giving $2.5 Billion to Film Industry
Texas senators have approved a measure that would give the film industry $2.5 billion in corporate welfare over the next decade. Senate Bill 22, which is a priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and was filed by State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston), passed 23-8 on Wednesday....
Texas Officials Investigate Muslim Development
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn called for the DOJ to investigate the development for potential religious discrimination.
Houston May Raise Rates To Replace Failing Water Plant
City officials are seeking $4.2 billion to replace Houston’s East Water Purification Plant. The facility is responsible for supplying drinking water to about 75 percent of the city’s residents. The Houston City Council plans to vote on a study that will determine if...
As School District Shrinks, Lubbock ISD Asks Voters To Grow Bond Debt
As Lubbock Independent School District faces shrinking student enrollment, trustees are asking voters to approve $290 million in new bond debt—and they’re claiming “no tax increase is required” to repay the debt. With interest, the bond would cost local property...
Galveston County Ends Cash Bridge Toll, Plans $25M Upgrade
The San Luis Pass Bridge will no longer collect tolls after Galveston County commissioners voted unanimously to eliminate the long-standing fee, citing outdated infrastructure, inefficient operations, and public inconvenience. Commissioners voted on Monday to end the...
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill To Allow American Victims of Terrorism to Sue International Orgs
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas introduced the LIABLE Act, which would allow American victims of terrorism to sue international organizations that provide material support—such as funding or resources—to terrorist groups responsible for attacks against...