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La Marque City Council Raises Taxes, Freezes Hiring Amid Budget Emergency
Facing a financial disaster, La Marque leaders approved an emergency plan this week after learning the city only has around two weeks of operating funds.
Texas State Professor Calls for Overthrow of US Government
Professor Tom Alter called the U.S. government “bloodthirsty” and “profit-driven.”
Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy
Syllabi and new audio show more about what’s happening in Aggieland.
San Benito School Employee On Leave Over ‘Inappropriate’ Messages
School officials say the alleged victim is not a student in the district.
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Senate Moves To Restore Attorney General’s Power To Prosecute Election Crimes
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 11, reviving a years-long push to restore the attorney general’s power to criminally prosecute violations of the state’s election laws—a power stripped away by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in a controversial 2021 ruling....
Republican Redistricting Map Could Add 5 New GOP Congressional Seats
Following a first round of public hearings on mid-census congressional redistricting, Republican lawmakers have proposed new district maps that could increase the number of GOP-held U.S. House seats in Texas by five. House Bill 4, filed Wednesday by Republican State...
Texas Father Files Suit Against California Doctor for Prescribing Abortion Drugs
A Texas man is suing a California-based doctor for prescribing and mailing abortion drugs to his girlfriend, resulting in the deaths of their two children. Jerry Rodriguez has accused Dr. Remy Coeytaux of illegally mailing abortion drugs into Texas, aiding in illegal...
Houston Approves $12.4 Million to Rescue Trash and Recycling Operations
After months of missed pickups and mechanical breakdowns, the Houston City Council approved the purchase of new trucks as well as policy changes to stabilize the Solid Waste Department’s troubled fleet. On Wednesday, council members approved more than $12.4 million...
Three Suspects With Immigration Detainers Arrested in Dallas County
After three individuals arrested for serious—but separate—crimes in Dallas County have now been issued immigration detainers by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. An ICE detainer is a request to a local law enforcement agency to hold an individual in custody...
Houston ISD Nearly Fully Staffed With Just 19 Teacher Vacancies
Houston Independent School District, the largest in Texas, is entering the 2025-26 academic year with just 19 open teaching positions, according to official district data. This marks a sharp decline from the 358 vacancies reported on June 24 and represents a...
Patrick-Backed THC Ban Passes Senate
The Texas Senate has passed legislation to ban the sale of THC products, reviving a fight over intoxicating marijuana products that sparked a rare public rift between Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott. Senate Bill 5, authored by State Sen. Charles Perry...
Plano City Council Approves Federally Funded Community Grant Requests
Plano City Council members unanimously approved an annual plan for allocating more than $2.2 million in federal funds to qualifying local housing and community service programs for low-income residents. The funds are distributed to cities by the U.S. Department of...
Report: Texas Democrats Fundraising for Another Quorum Break
As redistricting hearings continue taking place in the Texas Legislature, a new report reveals that Democrats are already preparing to flee the state … again. According to the left-wing Texas Tribune, House Democrats are privately raising funds from major donors to...