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UT Regents Create ‘Interim Policy’ on Faculty Advisory Boards
The regents also extended the athletic director’s contract and held tuition steady.
Dade Phelan Calls It Quits One Session After Speakership Collapse
The former speaker of the House will not be seeking re-election.
Texas Democrat Slams Megadonors, Cashes Check From Casino Billionaire
James Talarico’s largest donation in 2024 came from Texas Sands, run by billionaire Miriam Adelson.
Texas Lottery Winner Finally Receives Jackpot After Lawsuit
The $83.5 million jackpot was withheld due to an ongoing investigation into online ticket reseller services.
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House Rejects Paxton’s Call on Election Integrity Measure
Members of the Texas House have rejected a call from Attorney General Ken Paxton to swiftly concur with changes made by senators to a critical election integrity proposal. On Wednesday, Paxton's office issued a release calling on House lawmakers to concur with changes...
Measure to Protect Children From Sexual Content in Public Libraries Dies in Texas Senate
Senate lawmakers failed to vote on a measure protecting children from sexual content in libraries before the midnight deadline on Wednesday. House Bill 3225, authored by State Rep. Daniel Alders (R–Tyler) and sponsored by State Sen. Bryan Hughes (R–Mineola) in the...
Little Elm ISD Custodian Jailed for Sexually Abusing Elementary Student
A custodian who was employed by Little Elm Independent School District is in jail following accusations that he sexually abused at least one elementary school student. Eric Lazaro Landaverde, 64, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count of continuous sexual...
Harris County Bureaucrats Among America’s Highest-Paid Government Employees
Harris County’s top officials are among the highest-compensated government employees in America, with nine department heads earning more than the U.S. president’s $400,000 salary. Forty-five county employees now receive compensation that surpasses the $250,600 salary...
Houston Ends Traffic Stop Quotas in Unanimous Vote
Houston has officially ended its policy requiring daily traffic stops by police officers, following a decisive move by Police Chief Noe Diaz and a unanimous city council vote. Just hours before the city council was scheduled to vote on the matter, Diaz formally...
Bosque County GOP Censures State Rep. Angelia Orr
The Bosque County Republican Party unanimously voted to censure State Rep. Angelia Orr. “Orr’s attitude appears to be she can win reelection in House District 13 without Bosque County Republican voters — we plan to disabuse her of that notion during the 2026...
Prosper ISD JROTC Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Against Student
UPDATED May 30. A Reserve Officer Training teacher in Prosper Independent School District has been arrested for alleged sexual contact with a student. Michael Christopher Songy, 44, was arrested Wednesday and charged with indecent assault, a Class A misdemeanor...
Analysis: Does IGT Have Insiders at the Texas Lottery Commission?
Before she rose in the ranks to become an influential member of Gary Grief’s inner circle at the Texas Lottery, Nelda Trevino was a well-connected administrative assistant with a documented connection to the state’s lottery vendor lobbyist. In her elevated position,...
Former Stockdale ISD Teacher Indicted for Student Sex Crimes, Cover-up
A now-former Stockdale Independent School District teacher has been indicted on charges related to an alleged sexual relationship with an underage student. Peter Aaron Leach, 34, was teaching at Stockdale High School when he was arrested in February and charged with...