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EPA Clears Houston’s Fifth Ward Site Months After Dioxin Scare
An EPA study conducted at Hester House had revealed dioxin levels—known carcinogens—measuring five times higher than the federal screening limit for children’s safety.
Gov. Abbott Signs Historic Bail Reform Laws to Combat the Release of Violent Offenders
The measures were symbolically signed in Houston, where judges have been accused of releasing dangerous criminals on easy bail.
Lawsuit Accusing Lotto Ticket Reseller Service of Fraud Dropped
The nonsuit represents a momentary reprieve for defendants involved in the April 2023 rigged jackpot, as attention shifts to Travis County litigation.
Higher Education Reform Measure Heads to Governor
The final legislation reflects a combination of different versions that the House and Senate passed.
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South Texas Girls’ Sports Coach Caught Soliciting a Child for Sex
Investigators running an online sex crimes sting have nabbed a girls’ basketball and track coach from Lasara Independent School District in South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley for attempting to meet up with a 15-year-old girl in Houston. Miguel Angel Carlos, 46, is charged...
Lawsuit Targets Senate’s Gag Rule Ahead of Paxton Impeachment Trial
A newly filed lawsuit is challenging a gag order placed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on all those involved in the upcoming impeachment trial against Attorney General Ken Paxton. The order, released earlier this week, states that “out-of court statements relating to the...
Texas Agency Refuses to Release Human Trafficking-related Records
For several months, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has been avoiding providing records to Texas Scorecard regarding their human trafficking team. Earlier this year, Texas Scorecard sent an open records request to TDLR under the Texas Public...
Texas Family Project Releases Legislative Report Card
Texas Family Project has released their legislative ratings for the regular 88th Legislative Session, rating lawmakers according to their votes on family issues such as gambling, school choice, parental rights, and child protection measures. Ahead of the session,...
State Rep. Harrison Calls on Texas State Library to Cut Ties With ALA
With the American Library Association’s newest president being an outspoken Marxist, Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison of Midlothian is calling on the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to cut ties with the association. Harrison issued a statement this...
Bell County Commissioner Flouts New Flag Policy
UPDATED July 24 with a response from Judge Blackburn. Flouting a new policy that allows only U.S. and Texas flags on county buildings, Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor is displaying two rainbow flags in his courthouse office windows, where they are visible to the...
Texas DPS Denies Allegations of Inhumane Treatment of Illegal Aliens at the Border
EAGLE PASS — The Texas Department of Public Safety denied accusations that the department ordered agents to push illegal aliens back into the Rio Grande and deny them drinking water. “Our troops have not in any way forcefully pushed any migrant — let alone a child —...
A Rock For The Ages
One of the most photographed places in the world is the view of Jerusalem’s old city, taken from the vantage point of the Mount of Olives. Dominating that view today is the golden Dome of the Rock, a Muslim shrine. It hasn’t always been there. On a recent trip to...
University of Texas at Austin Sponsors LGBT Event with Drag Queen Story Hour
As higher education comes under scrutiny for its hiring practices, admissions processes, and teachings, the University of Texas at Austin’s Division of Diversity and Community Engagement has allocated $5,000 in taxpayer funds to the annual Austin Pride celebration...