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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.
Cruz, Abbott Slam Houston Imam’s Call for Boycotts Over Pork and Alcohol
Calls for Muslim businesses in Houston to comply with Sharia law have drawn sharp rebukes from Texas officials, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott.
California Food Companies File Suit Against Texas’ Lab-Grown Meat Ban
The suit argues that the law violates the U.S. Constitution.
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Former Texas National Guardsman Convicted of Smuggling Aliens
A Houston-based former member of the Texas National Guard who once served on the front lines of Operation Lone Star is now facing up to 10 years in prison after a federal jury convicted him of human smuggling. Mario Sandoval, a 27-year-old Houston resident and former...
Lawmakers Sign New Pledge To Ban Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
This article was updated on July 28 to include additional pledge signers. While Texas’ 30-day special legislative session is wrapping up its first week, a growing list of state lawmakers are announcing their commitment to banning taxpayer-funded lobbying—one of the 18...
Three Republicans Vie for GOP Nomination for Texas Comptroller
With the March Republican primary election approaching, three Republicans are vying for the nomination in the comptroller race. The comptroller’s office is the fiscal arm of Texas’ state government—it manages the State Treasury, collects and distributes taxes,...
Allen ISD Adopts New ‘No Cell Phone’ Policy
Allen Independent School District adopted a new policy to keep cell phones out of students’ hands during the school day, complying with a new state law aimed at improving classroom behavior and academic performance. Legislation passed earlier this year as House Bill...
Giovanni Capriglione Faces Allegations of Long-Term Affair, Abortion Payments
Following a sudden announcement that he would not seek re-election, State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione is now facing explosive allegations of a long-term extramarital affair, paying for abortions, and expressing disturbing sexual fantasies. Capriglione, however, is...
Houston Officials Weigh Electric Scooter Crackdown Amid Rising Park Violence
With no current regulations in place, Houston’s rising electric scooter usage has prompted city officials to weigh new rules following a spike in nighttime crime and injuries. The Houston City Council’s Quality of Life Committee—tasked with oversight of housing...
Illegal Alien Arrested on Charges of Kidnapping in Houston
Officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of an illegal alien in Houston on charges of kidnapping and assault after video evidence from a doorbell camera showed him abducting a woman off the street. Jose Armando Carcamo-Perdomo, who...
Lawsuit Reveals Disturbing Details in Millsap ISD’s Special Needs Student Abuse Scandal
New documents filed in a lawsuit against Millsap Independent School District and four now-former employees reveal disturbing details about teachers abusing special needs students and administrators attempting to cover up the child abuse. The federal lawsuit was...
Who’s Running for Agriculture Commissioner? The 2026 GOP Showdown
The Texas agriculture commissioner is among the state’s most influential executive offices, overseeing Texas’ $100 billion agricultural economy. With the 2026 elections on the horizon, the March GOP primary will shape the future of agricultural development in Texas....