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Soros-Backed Group Relaunches Effort To Turn Texas Blue With Multimillion-Dollar Push
Past efforts like Battleground Texas—formed over a decade ago with similar ambitions—have largely failed.
Texas A&M Political Science Textbook Attacks Trump
TAMU’s Bush School houses the university’s political science department.
Republicans Win Runoff Races in Frisco, Lose McKinney Mayoral Matchup
Runoffs were held Saturday in races where no candidate received a majority of votes in the May 3 local elections.
Judge: Texas Lottery Commissioners Must Protect Disputed $83.5M Jackpot
The court will reconvene next week to discuss a temporary injunction that could protect the jackpot winnings throughout litigation.
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Taxpayer-funded Institutions Participate in Austin LGBT Parade
The City of Austin hosted its own LGBT parade featuring drag queens—and multiple taxpayer-funded participants. Taxpayer-funded institutions in attendance at the parade included the Austin Police Department, Austin EMS, and the Austin Fire Department. Notable sponsors...
S&P Global Ends ESG Credit Ratings Following AG Investigation
Texas' Office of the Attorney General is calling S&P Global Ratings’ reversal on publishing alphanumerical ESG credit ratings a “victory for Texas efforts against improper political activism by financial companies.” S&P Global Ratings publishes financial...
Amarillo College President Eyeing Job in Austin
The controversial president of Amarillo College may soon be leaving the educational institution for an opportunity in Austin. Late last month, Austin Community College District trustees named Amarillo College President Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart the sole finalist to...
Round Rock ISD Teachers Reportedly Told to Hide Students’ ‘Gender Identity’ From Parents
Middle school teachers in Round Rock Independent School District were allegedly instructed during a staff session training to withhold information from parents regarding their children’s sexual “identities.” District administrators claim this has “never been part of...
Red Threat: Big Brother Beijing
Chinese are under threat in Texas. China's repressive surveillance arm stretches into the Lone Star State, threatening Texans and Chinese alike. Nearly all Texans are aware of the crisis that has been unfolding at the southern border for the past several years. An...
Y’All Answered: The Local Newspaper
There are fewer newspapers in Texas today than in 1943 when the state's population was a third of the current size. Yesterday, we asked if readers subscribe to a local newspaper. Do you want to participate in our weekly surveys? Subscribe to the Texas Minute! Here is...
Porn Sites Sue Texas to Block Age Verification Law
A group of pornography promoters is suing Texas over a new state law requiring porn sites to verify that users are at least 18 years of age before they access X-rated content online, or else pay hefty fines. Several states have recently adopted age verification laws...
Women Rally Against the Dangers of Transgender Ideology
Although a mob of unruly protesters attempted to shut down the Let Women Speak Event in Austin, the women involved refused to be silenced. The event was hosted this weekend adjacent to the Austin Pride Parade. It was promoted as a forum for women to discuss how the...
Conroe ISD Student Beaten by Bus Monitor
A Conroe Independent School District bus monitor sent a student to the hospital after beating him with an object. The monitor reportedly attacked the student when he attempted to disembark from the bus. According to a video taken of the event, the student—a...