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Smugglers Evade Law Enforcement By Ditching Vehicles In Rio Grande
Footage shows multiple instances of criminals retreating back to Mexico after smuggling operations.
Tarrant County GOP Asks Court to Dismiss Democrat’s Election Contest
The local party and its chairman argue that the contest was filed too late and that the court lacks jurisdiction to interfere with the party’s freedom of association.
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Runoff Preview: Louderback and Bauknight Compete for House District 30
House District 30 includes DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, and Victoria Counties.
Denton ISD Admins Delay Criminal Electioneering Cases
Charges against Jesus and Lindsay Lujan mark the first time Texas school officials have been criminally prosecuted for using public resources to electioneer.
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Attorney General Paxton Opens Investigation Into Boeing Parts Supplier
Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Boeing’s parts supplier—Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc.—following issues with certain aircraft parts. The investigation, announced late Thursday, ordered Spirit to produce a list of documents pertaining to...
In Their Own Words: Securing Texas’ Land From National Security Threats
This article has been updated since publication with additional responses. During Texas’ 88th regular legislative session, legislation was filed in the Texas Senate to ban ownership of Texas’ agricultural land, mineral interests, and timber from citizens, companies,...
Gender Identity Assignment at Houston High School Sparks Concerns Among Parents, Students
As gender ideology continues to spread through Texas' government schools, a Houston high school has come under fire for a psychology assignment dedicated to promoting transgender ideology. Students at Santa Fe High School enrolled in a dual-credit college-level...
Austin Hires DEI-Promoting City Manager
The Austin City Council has voted to extend a formal employment offer to outgoing Dallas city manager T.C. Broadnax. Broadnax has had a rocky tenure in Dallas, facing heavy criticism for issues related to crime, homelessness, permitting delays, police oversight, and...
Rick Perry’s Dwindling Political Influence in Texas
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, once an imposing figure in state politics, is watching his stature wane as he works to cash in on his remaining political currency. The former presidential candidate has recently endorsed causes and candidates often at odds with the...
Granbury ISD Puts $300 Million Bond on May Ballot
Granbury Independent School District has proposed a bond that will raise local property taxes and cost more than $300 million. The bond includes using taxpayer funds for improvements to school facilities and purchasing land for additional schools. However, despite...
Sugar Land to Ban Smoke Shops
The City of Sugar Land is moving forward with a plan to ban all new smoking-related retail shops within city limits, including tobacco, vape, and hookah lounges. The Sugar Land City Council met to discuss amending its development code to remove “tobacco, hookah, and...
REPORT: Immigrant Population Surpassed 51.4M in February
According to a new report from the Center for Immigration Studies, the total foreign-born population has grown by 6.4 million since President Joe Biden took office—larger than the population of 33 states. CIS’ Director of Research Steven Camarota and Demographer...
Pastors, Residents Speak Out Against Sexually Explicit Books at Fort Bend ISD Board Meeting
A group of pastors, parents, and community leaders concerned about explicit books in kids’ libraries confronted the Fort Bend Independent School District Board of Trustees this week. The citizens took issue with several titles available for children to check out in...