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Illegal Alien Arrested on Charges of Kidnapping in Houston
The Department of Homeland Security reports that investigators believe the case may be part of a larger human trafficking operation.
Lawsuit Reveals Disturbing Details in Millsap ISD’s Special Needs Student Abuse Scandal
A grand jury indicted the school district’s former superintendent for failing to report child abuse by two special education teachers.
Who’s Running for Agriculture Commissioner? The 2026 GOP Showdown
Current Republican candidates include incumbent Commissioner Sid Miller and challenger Nate Sheets.
Lawmakers Eye $13B in Federal Funds for Property Tax Cuts
While Gov. Abbott’s special session agenda includes “additional property tax relief,” the details remain undefined.
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Hotel Sued Over Criminal Activity, Alleged Venezuelan Gang Presence
A hotel in El Paso and its owner face a temporary injunction and restraining order from the El Paso County Attorney for alleged criminal activity and suspicions of housing Tren de Aragua gang members. El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez filed an original...
Speaker Phelan Used State Jet for Campaign Activities
A new investigative report revealed that House Speaker Dade Phelan used a state jet for campaign activities. KHOU 11 has reported that members of the Texas House have used TxDOT’s executive-style jets for activities that crossed the line between “official state...
Records, Video Show Cole Hefner Skipped Paxton Impeachment Vote
Despite his own claims, and the records of the Texas House, a new investigative report has found that State Rep. Cole Hefner was not present during the vote to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Instead, he was using a government-owned plane for personal purposes....
Senate Committees to Investigate Runoff Elections, DEI Policies, and Impeachment Procedures
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced a second wave of interim charges for the Senate, issued for committees to investigate and research ahead of the legislative session next year. Among the topics of interest are reforms to the runoff election process; impeachment...
Lubbock County Officials Break Quorum Again to Block Property Tax Hike
For a second time in two weeks, two Lubbock County commissioners skipped a meeting in order to block a property tax increase. Commissioners Jason Corley and Jordan Rackler intentionally missed Monday’s commissioners court meeting, ensuring that a quorum would not be...
Gov. Abbott Rips Biden-Harris Administration for Undercutting Texas Border Security Efforts
Gov. Greg Abbott has blasted the federal government’s efforts to undermine Texas’ border security efforts. According to the governor’s office, the Biden administration demanded that Texas return Fronton Island—an uninhabited island in Starr County—to its prior state...
Leander ISD Middle School Publicly Shared Students’ Vaccine Records
Parents in Leander ISD are concerned for their children’s privacy after students' vaccine records were publicly shared at Danielson Middle School. During lunch, about 30 students, who were not up to date on their vaccinations, had their names projected on a screen by...
Texas Rangers Investigating McLennan County Sheriff for Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Funds
The Texas Rangers are investigating reports that McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara improperly ordered a deputy who was supposed to be working for the department’s Mental Health Unit to work on his farm for three years. The investigation originated from...
James Frank Becomes Fourth Member to Challenge Dade Phelan for Speaker
Current House Speaker Dade Phelan has yet another lawmaker challenging him for the gavel, as State Rep. James Frank has officially filed for the position. In a letter to current and incoming members, Frank wrote that after the end of last session and the primary...