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UNT Called Out for ‘Lack of Action’ Against Student Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Murder
In a letter, a student’s mother asks why UNT is not taking decisive action like Texas Tech and Texas State.
Round Rock ISD Defies Texas Law, Refuses To Display Ten Commandments in Classrooms
Round Rock ISD says it is waiting for guidance on the constitutionality of the new law before complying with it.
Texas State Expels Student Who Mocked Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The student pantomimed Kirk’s death.
Is the Texas Ethics Commission’s Very Existence a Threat to Texans?
The TEC has a history of targeting “the little guy,” but even a former legislator is no match for the commission’s power.
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Fired Texas State Professor To Sue University
Attorneys for a terminated Texas State University professor have announced an impending lawsuit. The professor was fired after revelations that he had called for the overthrow of the U.S. government. It was widely reported on Tuesday that attorneys for former...
Another Kemp ISD Teacher Charged With Sexual Misconduct
Another Kemp Independent School District teacher has been accused of sexual misconduct. Anthony Aaron Trahan, 35, was arrested and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison....
Texas Launches New Office To Cut Red Tape
Texas has a new state agency aimed squarely at shrinking the reach of government. Created earlier this year through Senate Bill 14, the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office is charged with identifying unnecessary regulations, reducing red tape, and setting best...
Texas Education Agency Investigates Teachers’ Posts on Charlie Kirk Assassination
This article has been updated since publication to include the latest numbers from TEA. The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than a hundred Texas teachers over their social media posts regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. Late last...
Feds Detain Man at Texas Border Sought for Indecency With a Child
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry have apprehended a fugitive wanted for indecency with a child by sexual contact. On Monday, CBP officers encountered Merlin Martinez, a 46-year-old U.S. citizen, during a routine inspection at...
AG Paxton Probes Proxy Advisors for Advancing ‘Woke’ Agenda Over Financial Duty
Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an official investigation into proxy-advisory giants Glass Lewis & Co. and Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. His investigation is focusing on whether the firms have misled institutional investors and public companies...
Judge Denies Democrats’ Motion To Block Tarrant County’s Republican Redistricting
A federal judge in Fort Worth declined to block a new Tarrant County Commissioners Court map drawn to increase Republicans’ partisan advantage, concluding that Democrats are unlikely to succeed on the merits of any of their claims alleging racial discrimination. Chief...
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Will Not Seek Re-election in 2026
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Monday evening in an ABC 13 interview that she will not seek re-election in 2026. Earlier this month, during her State of the County address, Hidalgo told the public that her decision would come “very, very, very soon.” Her...
Harrison Says New Audio Proves TAMU President Knew Student Was ‘Threatened’ by Faculty
Embattled Texas A&M President Mark Welsh is facing new calls for his job. This comes following disclosures that he knew about threats issued against a student who complained about a controversial LGBT curriculum. In an audio recording posted by State Rep. Brian...