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KIPP Academy Teacher Arrested for Indecency With a 15-Year-Old Student
Priscilla Castro is accused of fondling a female student at a KIPP charter school in San Antonio.
Gov. Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law
The redistricting plan makes Texas “more red,” adding five new Republican-opportunity U.S. House seats.
Pearsall ISD Fires Teacher’s Aide for ‘Inappropriate Communication’ With Student
Alizandra Berrelez worked as a paraprofessional at Pearsall Junior High.
Texas A&M Fights Records Request on New Civics Initiative
Secrecy shrouds the development of the “Aggie Lyceum.”
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Austin Light Rail Scheme Remains on Ice After Trial Postponed
A trial to determine the validity of Austin’s “Project Connect” light rail plan has been indefinitely postponed due to an appeal by the Texas Office of the Attorney General over a separate aspect of the plan's validity. Tuesday’s trial was supposed to litigate...
“Grooming Grounds”: How a Statewide Network Seeks to Sexualize Students
A statewide network has committed itself to sexualizing Texas students. Their target age range runs from elementary level to high school. This is the Texas GSA Network. They’ve sought to organize and expand Gay Straight Alliance clubs, also known as Genders and...
Gov. Abbott Blasts Biden’s Illegal Alien Parole Scheme as ‘Pandering’
The White House has unveiled a new parole program that aims to circumvent immigration policy by connecting illegal aliens married to U.S. citizens with benefits for legal immigrants. Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement today labeling the policy as illegal and...
Austin Public Library Recommends Chest Binding Book for Teens
Austin Public Library staff is promoting a book about chest binding on its Teen Nonfiction reading list. The book is available for teens on library shelves at 11 locations throughout Austin. Categorizing the book as a graphic novel, APL touts Breathe - Journeys to...
Houston Settles With Firefighters
After weeks of delay and questions over whether or not the Houston City Controller would certify or sign off on the mayor’s proposed 5-year collective bargaining agreement with the city's firefighters, the City Council unanimously approved the agreement 14-0 with...
Texas GOP Priority: Border Enforcement
The top legislative priority for the Republican Party of Texas for the upcoming legislative session is enforcing the state's border with Mexico. Approved by delegates to the party’s convention in May, the priority contains four specific legislative goals. Background...
Mary Talley Bowden’s Attorneys Back in The Fight
After disclosing that her ongoing struggle with the Texas Medical Board had exhausted her insurance policy’s litigation budget, Dr. Mary Talley Bowden recently announced that she was moving forward without legal representation. The move came the same day Bowden sent...
Y’All Answered: Democrats Chairing House Committees?
Last week, 43 Republican members of the Texas House signed on to the "Texas Commitment," promising action on policy items that the GOP-dominated legislature has ignored for years. Of those Republican legislators, it is reported that 26 still support allowing Democrats...
City of Fort Worth Funds Sexualized LGBT Event
After a group in Arlington held an LGBT ‘Pride’ event, another group in Fort Worth hosted a similar event where children were seen dancing alongside drag performers. The Trinity Pride Fest, sponsored by the non-profit organization Visit Fort Worth—which is funded at...