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Retired Judge Reprimanded for Telling Juveniles She Hopes ‘Big Black Men’ Use Them as ‘Sex Toys’
Judge Eggen was found to have made many similar statements.
Texas A&M To Pay Former President Mark Welsh $3.5 Million
This is the latest high-profile settlement regents have authorized over the past two years.
Houston Doctor Joins Lawsuit Against the Federation of State Medical Boards
The lawsuit accuses the Federation of State Medical Boards, along with several state medical boards, of violating physicians’ First Amendment rights.
Can the Texas Medical Board Police Campaign Speech?
An ongoing court battle is set to decide the issue.
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Commerce Elementary Teacher Resigns Over ‘Incident’ With Student
Police are investigating an unnamed elementary school teacher in Commerce Independent School District who resigned over an “incident” involving "improper physical restraint" of a special education student. Commerce ISD posted on social media that administrators were...
State Rep. Calls for Investigation of UT-Austin Student Group
A state representative is calling for an investigation of a UT-Austin student group. “For those searching for answers as to how we got to the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk, here is exhibit A,” State Rep. Tom Oliverson (R–Cypress) wrote on social media. “I call on...
Lawmaker Steps in After UNT Student Faced Backlash for Opposing Celebration of Charlie Kirk Shooting
This article has been updated since publication. A recording shows a University of North Texas student speaking out against those celebrating the shooting of Charlie Kirk. The student’s story has caught widespread attention, including from a state lawmaker who has...
Marine Accused of Slipping Girlfriend Abortion Pill Files Countersuit, Claims Her Negligence Caused Miscarriage
Christopher Cooprider, a U.S. Marine captain, has denied the allegations that he slipped an abortion pill into a woman’s drink, killing his unborn child. He filed a countersuit alleging the woman is framing him. The woman’s attorney calls the allegations in the...
Texas State Terminates Professor Who Called for Overthrow of US Government
Texas State University has terminated the employment of a professor who called for the overthrow of the U.S. government over the weekend. “After a thorough review was conducted of the video recordings of the statements, it became clear to me that their actions...
Harris County Officials Approve Property Tax Hike Amid Budget Confusion
In a 3-2 vote, Harris County commissioners have approved an increase to the county’s property tax rate. Commissioners argued the hike was necessary to support rising healthcare costs, citing the $1 billion in Medicaid cuts made by the Trump administration as a driving...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Questions Welsh’s Future at Texas A&M
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is weighing in on the growing controversy at Texas A&M University, openly questioning the leadership of President Mark Welsh following revelations that a children’s literature course included instruction on introducing LGBT topics to minors....
Decatur ISD Trainer Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student Athlete
UPDATED September 11 with new information from the Decatur Police Department. A former Decatur Independent School District athletic trainer and golf coach is accused of sexually assaulting an underage student more than 10 years ago, and police believe he may have...
Harrison Releases More Undercover Audio of TAMU President
More audio has been released of Texas A&M President Mark Welsh’s conversation with a student who objected to an instructor promoting transgenderism in children’s literature. In the recording, Welsh supported clear labeling for “LGBTQ” courses rather than their...