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Houston METRO To Comply With Gov. Abbott’s Order To Remove Rainbow Crosswalks
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the removal of politically themed road markings across Texas, prompting Houston’s Metro agency to once again repaint the city’s rainbow crosswalks in Montrose.
New Braunfels LGBT Org To Host ‘All Ages’ Drag Show
Texas’ law prohibiting sexualized performances in front of minors is currently enjoined by the courts.
Academy ISD Student Says Bus Driver Molested Her for Months
William Blackburn is charged with three felonies including aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Central Texas School District Confirms ‘Alphabet Soup’ Club on Hold Pending Review
A new state law prohibits school districts from authorizing or sponsoring a student club based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Harris County Commissioners Seek Details on Judge Hidalgo’s Proposed Child Care Tax
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has proposed a one-cent increase in the property tax rate to sustain the Early REACH program, which offers free child care to eligible children age four and under. The program—initially paid for by federal COVID-19 relief funds, which...
NGOs Revealed to Facilitate Out-of-State Gender Treatments for Texas Minors
HOUSTON—In an exclusive interview at a sparsely attended "Good Trouble Lives On" protest, Mandy Giles, founder of Parents of Trans Youth, revealed that non-governmental organizations are assisting in transporting Texas children to New Mexico and other states for...
Houston Expands Civility Ordinance to 24 Hours in Downtown Areas
A new 24-hour civility ordinance will prohibit sitting, lying, or storing belongings on sidewalks in downtown and East Downtown, as Houston begins a pilot program to reshape its homelessness response. For years, Houston has enforced civility ordinances across numerous...
Texas City ISD Teacher Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor
A high school teacher and coach at Texas City Independent School District was arrested Tuesday on charges of online solicitation of a minor. Harris County Constable Alex Rosen of Precinct One reported the arrest of John Derrick Taylor, 55, in a social media post....
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Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congressional Seat Amid Potential Redistricting Shake-Up
Republican State Rep. Steve Toth has launched a primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw for Texas’ 2nd Congressional District, though the district may change before the March 2026 election. Toth (R–The Woodlands) is a five-term lawmaker who currently...
Lorena ISD Trustees Reject Another Retaliation Complaint From Mom of Special-Needs Student
Elected trustees in Lorena Independent School District dismissed a second complaint brought by a mother who accused administrators of retaliating against her after she advocated for her special-needs child. Following a closed-door hearing Monday night, the school...
Harris County Official Disputes $1 Billion Flood Bond Discrepancies
A Harris County official is pushing back against reports of a $1 billion discrepancy in flood bond funds, labeling the allegations as "inaccurate and based on misinterpretations of the content included in recent reports." Emily Woodell, Chief External Affairs Officer...
Petition to Recall Texas City Mayor Nears Certification Threshold
A six-page affidavit has launched a potential recall of Texas City Mayor Dedrick Johnson, citing claims of leadership failures, police department dysfunction, and unilateral decisions that could have cost the city a billion-dollar development. The affidavit, submitted...
City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
A politically created affordability crisis in Texas’ capital city is poised to worsen, even as the Texas Legislature is set to address local government spending statewide. On Friday evening, Austin’s city manager released a $6.3 billion budget proposal. This...