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Ken and Angela Paxton Announce Divorce After 38 Years
Ken has been Attorney General since 2015, with Angela joining the Texas Senate in 2019.
Texas Increases Artificial Intelligence Funding & Regulations
These regulations seek to tame the wild west of emerging technologies while increasing innovation and development.
Special Session Agenda Released: Abbott Targets Property Taxes, Redistricting, Abortion Drugs, and More
The special session is set to begin at noon on July 21.
Firefighters Union to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Austin Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association has accused Chief Joel Baker of withholding water rescue swimmers from assisting in Hill Country flood rescues.
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Leftist Faculty Group ‘Shocked’ by UT Austin Termination Letters to DEI Staff
As UT-Austin works to come into compliance with Senate Bill 17—a state law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion offices on taxpayer-funded college campuses—a leftist faculty group is complaining that DEI employees were "shocked" by formal termination letters. As...
Victoria Public Library Removes ‘Reading’ and ‘Literacy’ from Mission Statement
Volunteers who serve on the Victoria Public Library Advisory Board are raising concerns about a new library mission statement that omits “reading” and “literacy.” Victoria City Manager Jesus Garza has responded by calling the concerns “political posturing” and...
Suspected Illegal Aliens Arrested For Possession of Child Pornography at Stash House
A group of 10 individuals suspected of being in the United States illegally have been arrested at a house in Baytown for possession of child pornography. An investigative update by the Chambers County Sheriff's Office explains that police executed an evidentiary...
$280 Million Bond on the Ballot in Sulphur Springs ISD
Sulphur Springs Independent School District is asking taxpayers to approve a bond that will cost more than $280 million. Although advertised as a $157 million bond proposal, the number spikes when estimated debt—combined principal and interest—is factored in over 17...
University of Texas at Dallas Eliminates More Than 20 DEI-Related Jobs
More than three months after a law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education went into effect, the University of Texas at Dallas has announced it will officially be eliminating around 20 positions. According to a recent announcement from the...
In Their Own Words: Runoff Candidates on School Choice
This article has been updated since publication. School choice has been a priority of both the Republican Party of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott. However, the House has repeatedly rejected school choice programs. The 2024 primary election was a major success for school...
State Lawmaker Faces Heat for Employment by Lobbying Firm
A new report reveals Republican State Rep. Gary VanDeaver of New Boston was a paid consultant for a lobbying firm. A 2022 personal financial statement, first reported by the Dallas Express, shows that VanDeaver was employed by Powell Law Group from 2020-2022. ...
StandWithUs Files Complaint Against Dallas ISD For Allegedly Enabling Antisemitism
This article was updated on 4/15/24 with a comment from Dallas ISD. International pro-Israel nonprofit organization StandWithUs has filed a complaint against the Dallas Independent School District for enabling a hostile campus environment for Jewish students. The...
Fort Worth Employees Can Become DEI ‘Champions’
City employees in Fort Worth can become “Diversity Matters Champions” as part of the local government's cultural awareness program. A flyer from the City’s Diversity and Inclusion department shows the six different events that employees can attend, including LGBT...