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Texas State University’s Center Promotes Radical Ideologies
The Center for Diversity and Gender Studies advances left-wing ideology.
Tarrant Redistricting Challenge on Hold While Plaintiffs Appeal Initial Loss
Democrat plaintiffs appealed a denial of their request for a preliminary injunction against Republicans’ new county commissioner precincts map.
New Parole Law Ensures Convicted Houston Official Won’t See Review Again Until 2028
Former Houston Water Department Manager Patrece Lee, convicted in a $700,000 bribery scheme, was denied parole this week under a new law.
Texas GOP To Consider Censures of 10 Lawmakers
In severe cases, censures could lead to removal from the Republican ballot.
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Man With ICE Detainer Accused of Practicing Dentistry Without a License in Houston
A Guatemalan national with an ICE detainer faces charges of practicing dentistry without a license and aggravated assault. Cesar Augusto Perez Mejia, also known as Willie Hernandez, is accused of breaking a woman’s teeth and jaw with pliers in his apartment. According...
Houston Bar Shooting Suspect Arrested, ICE Detainer Issued
A mass shooting at a Houston sports bar led to the arrest of Jose Miguel Briceno, a Venezuelan national now facing charges of aggravated assault. Briceno was arrested and issued a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer following a mass shooting early Sunday...
Islamic Center Under Securities Investigation Amid Growing Scrutiny
The investigations are mounting for a controversial Islamic center in North Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Texas State Securities Board has launched an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and its affiliated entities for potential...
Texas Senate Passes Ban on Red Flag Gun Laws
Drawing a clear line in the sand on gun rights, the Texas Senate has passed a bill that would make it illegal for state or local officials to enforce federal red flag laws, going so far as to criminalize cooperation with such orders. Senate Bill 1362, dubbed the...
Medicaid Provider Under Investigation for Spying on Patients and Legislators
-Updated with Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation -Updated to reflect CEO Mike Sanders’ termination from Superior HealthPlan Lawmakers expressed serious concerns this week after learning that one of the state’s largest Medicaid contractors had hired private...
Conroe School Employee Arrested for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child
A Crime Stoppers “Featured Felon” arrested in Montgomery County on a charge of sexually abusing a child was found to be employed by a local school district. Michael Alan Perry, 43, was arrested Wednesday and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, a...
Trump’s Executive Order Strengthens Election Laws
President Donald Trump's recent executive order overhauling federal elections may help Texas further secure its systems. The order, Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, requires documented proof of citizenship to register to vote, mandates...
Republicans Try Reviving Red-Light Camera Ticketing for School Buses
Republicans in the Texas Senate and House want to revive red-light camera ticketing systems on school buses, which were killed in 2019 by conservative activists defending drivers’ due process rights. State Sen. Donna Campbell of Bulverde and State Rep. Tom Craddick of...
State Rep. Harrison Calls for End to UT Gender Studies Dept. After Attending ‘Transgender Conference’
After attending a “transgender conference” at the University of Texas at Austin, State Rep. Brian Harrison is demanding an end to the school's Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department. Harrison (R-Midlothian) is calling for the university to be defunded unless...