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Legislation Prohibiting Soda and Candy Purchases Using SNAP Benefits Heads to Governor’s Desk
The House and Senate have approved the measure’s final language.
San Antonio Educator Arrested for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Student
Christopher Uresti met his alleged victim while working for Southwest ISD.
TEA Extends Control of Houston ISD Until 2027, Appoints New Board Members
The school district now faces a two-year window to meet strict state criteria, improve student outcomes, and regain local control.
‘I’m Coming Home’: Tinderholt Announces Retirement From Texas House
Tinderholt said his decision to step away was about making room for the next generation and returning home to his family.
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Gov. Abbott Vetoes House Bill, Citing Election Integrity Concerns
In a move that has ignited a firestorm of controversy, Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a measure aimed at expanding the voting rights of disabled Texans. The measure's vague wording would have put the election system at more risk of malfeasance. The veto of House Bill 3159...
Highland Park School District Buys $1.8 Million Home for Superintendent
After recently announcing their new pick for superintendent, Highland Park Independent School District has purchased a $1.8 million home for Mike Rockwood to live in—rent-free. Rockwood began working for the district in April 2023, with his contract running through...
Kempner Promotes LGBT Agenda With Drag-themed Festival
KEMPNER — A small Texas town with an approximate population of 1,500 promoted the LGBT agenda with a drag queen-themed festival targeting children. Despite the presence of children, individuals dressed in their rainbow-themed merchandise, drag queen costumes, and...
TCU’s Drag Queen Class Has Taken Place Since 2021
Texas Christian University’s course called “The Queer Art of Drag,” meant to showcase the history of drag and teach students how to become drag queens, has been running since 2021. The class is instructed by Dr. Nino Testa—who also holds pronoun trainings for...
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Election Reform Measures Despite Lawsuit Threat
As Gov. Greg Abbott finishes signing legislation from the regular 88th Legislative Session, he approved two Republican-backed measures to reform elections in response to Harris County’s chaotic 2022 election. Authored by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R–Houston), the...
Former Amarillo ISD Substitute Teacher Wanted for Sexual Assault of Student
Amarillo Crime Stoppers is seeking a former substitute teacher wanted for sexually assaulting a student. Lucio Antonio Murillo, 20, was a substitute teacher at Austin Middle School in Amarillo Independent School District from December 2021 until he reportedly resigned...
Keller ISD Previews Policies to Counter ‘Transgender’ Ideology
A conservative North Texas school district is proposing new policies designed to counter “transgender” ideology being pushed into schools by the federal government and their far-left activist allies. Keller Independent School District trustees previewed revisions to...
Whoever Is For Us…
It is commonly said in politics that “you’re either with us or against us.” While framing a fight as “us or them” is a rhetorically powerful way to raise the emotional stakes for commitment, such an attitude distorts reality by unnecessarily creating enemies out of...
Former Lovejoy ISD Special Ed Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ with Student
Another Texas teacher is accused of having an illegal sexual relationship with a student. Alisha Feuerbacher, 39, was arrested Thursday and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison....