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Lake Travis Is Latest School District Facing Superintendent Shake-up
Mysterious misconduct allegations are prompting Texas school districts to put their top administrators on leave.
Wells Fargo Exits Net-Zero Banking Alliance After Texas Probe Into Anti-Energy Policies
Attorney General Paxton has ended a review of the bank and allowed state governmental entities to do business with Wells Fargo again.
Sources: Dennis Bonnen Spied on Democrat Caucus Meetings on Behalf of Dustin Burrows
A Democrat lawmaker aligned with Burrows facilitated Bonnen’s secret participation.
Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign to Deter Illegal Immigration
Over 40 billboards have been placed in strategic locations across Central America, Mexico, and parts of the Texas-Mexico border.
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Incoming State Rep. Kerwin Introduces Measure to Limit Harmful Chemicals in Fertilizer
State Rep.-elect Helen Kerwin of Glen Rose has introduced a measure to regulate and limit the proliferation of harmful chemicals in fertilizers sold in Texas. House Bill 1674 officially defines perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “PFAS” chemicals....
Ken Paxton Steps In to Stop ‘Show Hearing’ With Convicted Murderer in the Capitol
A House committee’s effort to have a convicted child-killer testify has been thwarted once again by Attorney General Ken Paxton. The case in question concerns Robert Roberson, who was convicted of killing his two-year-old daughter, Nikki, in 2002 in Palestine, Texas....
Legislation Filed to Abolish the Austin City Council
A measure filed in the Texas Legislature could reduce the burden of government in Texas’ capital city. House Bill 274, by State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park), would abolish the Austin City Council in favor of a "District of Austin" in which the state government...
Sabine County Tax Trends: Rising Appraisals Drive Increased Revenues
Taxing entities in Sabine County have seen notable changes over the past three years, with rising property appraisals driving increased revenues despite stable or declining tax rates. This isn’t uncommon in our comprehensive review of property tax rates and average...
Houston Teen Killed by Train, Union Pacific Stops Trains Near Milby High During School Hours
After a 15-year-old Milby High School student was killed by a train on his way to school, Union Pacific has taken immediate action by halting train activity near the campus during drop-off and pick-up times, as city leaders push for long-term safety solutions,...
Texas Library Association To Teach Librarians How To Protect Obscene Books
The Texas Library Association has released the program for its 2025 annual conference featuring topics like challenging obscene "book bans" and supporting “LGBT” advocacy. On the first day of the conference, both school and public librarians can listen to a...
Report: School Districts Caught Electioneering Need Stronger Penalties
As many Texas school districts have been caught electioneering for candidates and causes that benefit them, taxpayers are calling for stronger laws to help curb this illegal practice. A new report from the Texas Public Policy Foundation reveals the amount of taxpayer...
House Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Allow for Gold, Silver Currency
A measure that has been filed ahead of the 89th legislative session could enable Texans to use gold and silver bullion as legal tender. House Bill 1049 by State Rep. Mark Dorazio (R-San Antonio) would invoke a frequently overlooked provision in the U.S. Constitution...
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Critical Race Theory Books in Texas Tech Architecture Library
Texas Tech’s architecture library collection houses books that espouse critical race theory in a section called “Social Justice and the Built Environment.” The diversity, equity, and inclusion push in university library collections could be attributed to a 2022...