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New Class-Action Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Ten Commandments Displays Statewide
The new law mandates that every public elementary and secondary classroom display a Ten Commandments poster.
San Antonio Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of Student
Edwardo Cantu teaches music at McCollum High School in Harlandale ISD.
Patrick Backs Trump’s Baby Investment Plan, Wants To Double It in Texas
Under the proposal, Texas newborns would receive an additional $1,000 from the state treasury at birth.
Abbott’s Office Charges $25,000 for Petition List After THC Veto Controversy
The governor’s office is trying to block access to who petitioned him.
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Redistricting Trial Day 8: Texas Lawmakers Defend Process, Intent
EL PASO—On the eighth day of Texas’ ongoing high-profile redistricting trial, proceedings centered on the testimony of Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, an expert witness for the State, and two lawmakers in charge of the redistricting process. At issue is Texas’ latest...
Celina ISD Middle School Coach Faces New Child Porn Charge
UPDATED October 9. A Celina ISD coach arrested last week for secretly recording middle school students now faces a new charge of possessing child sexual abuse material, commonly referred to as child pornography. William Caleb Elliott, 26, was arrested and charged with...
San Antonio Coach Charged With Secretly Recording Students
A San Antonio Catholic school coach is accused of secretly recording students and adults changing clothes in his campus office, as well as his sexual encounter with another adult. Armando Arnulfo Flores, 34, was arrested Tuesday by the San Antonio Police Department...
Jonestown-area LGBT Group To Host ‘All Ages’ Drag Event
An LGBT organization in the Lake Travis area is hosting a drag show at a public park in Jonestown later this month. According to the group's social media post announcing the event, the first annual North Lake Travis Pride Festival in celebration of "LGBTQ+ History...
Houston METRO To Comply With Gov. Abbott’s Order To Remove Rainbow Crosswalks
Following Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to remove surface markings, signage, and symbols that do not directly support traffic safety—including rainbow crosswalks—Houston METRO has announced plans to re-stripe the city’s rainbow crosswalks in Montrose. Abbott’s order,...
Paxton Expands Investigation Into Discord After Platform Linked to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
This article has been updated since publication. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office has expanded its investigation into the online chat platform Discord following reports that the platform was used by the alleged assassin of conservative activist...
Court of Criminal Appeals Delays Execution of Convicted Child Killer Robert Roberson
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has temporarily paused the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted more than 20 years ago of murdering his two-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis. Roberson, now on death row, was scheduled to be executed next week for beating...
Eight More Arrested in Houston Illegal Abortion Network
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced eight additional individuals have been arrested in connection with a network of Houston-area medical clinics accused of performing illegal abortions. Those charged include Yaimara Hernandez Alvarez, Alina Valeron Leon, Dalia...
Texas Redistricting Trial Day 7: State Witnesses Challenge Claims of Racial Bias
EL PASO—The seventh day of Texas’s high-profile redistricting trial featured the Plaintiffs wrapping up their cross-examination of mapmaker Adam Kincaid, and witnesses for the State defending the new congressional map. At issue is Texas’ latest congressional map,...