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Student’s Family Sues Edinburg Coach Over ‘Nude Exercise’
The lawsuit accuses school administrators of hiring Ernie Alonzo as head football coach, despite past misconduct allegations, due to political connections.
Oncor Pushing $33 Billion Power Project Expansion
California-owned energy company Oncor has ties to the project expansion, a move expected to boost its profits at the expense of Texans.
Paxton Sues To Strike Down ‘Anti-Christian’ Restrictions in State Work-Study Programs
If successful, the case would require Texas colleges and universities to open state-funded work-study and internship opportunities to religious students.
Texas A&M Regents Restrict Ideological Advocacy in Classroom
Curriculum reviews will be done every semester.
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UNT Program Promotes LGBT Ideology and Demonology
At the University of North Texas, courses such as "An American Demonology" and "Introduction to LGBTQ Studies," are part of the Women’s and Gender Studies program. For Fall 2025, the university approved 53 undergraduate courses withing this program, including seven...
Public Libraries’ Ability to Remove ‘Explicit Books’ Challenged in Federal Court
Elizabeth School District in Colorado has been sued by the American Civil Liberties Union for pulling books from its libraries that feature antiracism and LGBT themes. A similar case from Llano County in Texas is currently pending appeal before the Supreme Court of...
Harris County Commissioners Pass $2.7 Billion Budget Featuring Hiring Freeze, Cuts, & Tax Hike
Harris County Commissioners Court finally approved the 2026 budget on Wednesday after months of infighting between Democrat commissioners. Commissioners Adrian Garcia (D), Lesley Briones (D), and Tom Ramsey (R) voted in favor, while Commissioner Rodney Ellis (D) and...
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Texas Supreme Court To Decide Controversial South Texas ISD Property Tax Fight
Over 40 years ago, a tax designed to support the handicapped was repurposed for a school district—without voter approval. Now, the Texas Supreme Court has taken up the case, and it could set legal precedent by clarifying when taxpayers have the right to sue over how...
Stratford High School Students Defy Attacks, Launch Conservative Club
Students at Stratford High School in Houston are moving forward with a new chapter of Turning Point USA’s Club America, despite efforts by leftist political activists to pressure teachers and intimidate students into shutting it down. Last week the students were...
New Emergency Rules Restrict the Sale of THC Products
In accordance with an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has released new emergency rules regulating the sale of THC products. The two new rules have been adopted by the TABC after Abbott demanded that regulations be put in...
North Texas High School Coach Investigated for Misconduct Is ‘No Longer Employed’
A longtime North Texas high school coach is “no longer employed” after alleged “unprofessional physical contact” with a student. Coach Tye Adams was placed on administrative leave by Springtown Independent School District on May 8 pending the outcome of an...
Texas State University’s Center Promotes Radical Ideologies
Texas State University’s Center for Diversity and Gender Studies offers instructional materials on a number of far-left subjects, including minors in African-American Studies; Diversity Studies; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; and Latina/o Studies. The center...
Tarrant Redistricting Challenge on Hold While Plaintiffs Appeal Initial Loss
A federal court battle continues between Democrats and Republicans over Tarrant County’s newly redrawn commissioners court districts, which are in place for the upcoming 2026 primary elections. But the case is on hold while the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court considers a...