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DPS Arrests Illegal Alien Wanted for Murder
Two human smugglers were also apprehended.
New Effort Begins to Eliminate Texas GOP’s Pro-Life Priority
The petition claims the abortion issue is hindering Republicans’ ability to secure electoral victories.
Runoff Preview: Spencer and VanDeaver Compete for House District 1
Incumbent Gary VanDeaver and Chris Spencer are facing off to represent northeast Texas.
Report: US Should End Birthright Citizenship for Children of Illegal Aliens
A report from the Huffines Liberty Foundation explains this legal remedy should be pursued, but the U.S. also needs to regain control of the border.
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The Image of God
I have seen more than my fair share of real-life horror. In my younger days, I became acquainted with the depravity humans can inflict upon each other in the commission of crime, the throes of misplaced passion, or just the stupidity of thoughtless action. Such is the...
Harris County Commissioners Raise Toll Road Authority Executive’s Pay 40 Percent
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo called a recent employee pay raise “insanely icky” and said she hopes her colleagues feel ashamed for approving it. The dust up came during the most recent Harris County Commissioners Court meeting. At the end of the meeting,...
Attorney General Paxton Sues Austin, Four Other Cities for Ignoring Texas’ Drug Laws
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is going after Austin and four other Texas cities for adopting policies he says violate the state’s drug laws as it relates to possession and distribution. In several Thursday legal filings, Paxton singled out Austin and four other...
Corpus Christi Venue to Host Drag Show Targeting Children
As the fight to protect children from sexually explicit drag shows continues through the courts, another drag show targeting children is being hosted in South Texas. A drag show called "Art Walk: We Love Corpus Christi" is being held in Downtown Corpus Christi at the...
Llano High School Says Sexually Explicit Book Review Will Take 22 Years
As parents fight to get inappropriate books removed from school library shelves, one central Texas high school is telling a local mother that it will take a month to review each book she challenges under the school’s reconsideration process. “Why do we have adult...
Statements by State Sen. Sparks and State Rep. Smithee on Anti-Abortion Ordinance Spark Responses
State Sen. Kevin Sparks (R-Midland) and State Rep. John Smithee (R-Amarillo) have sparked some controversy with statements they have made in the Amarillo Globe-News, regarding their thoughts on the passage of an ordinance that would outlaw abortion and abortion...
Small Groups of Illegal Aliens Continue to Cross Around Eagle Pass as Shelby Park Remains Secured
New footage shows Border Patrol capturing four men from Mexico as they attempted to evade law enforcement and cross the border at Eagle Pass. “They will be transported and processed for removal by Border Patrol. If they claim fear—As the majority do—They may be...
The Time Republicans Voted for Diversity Training Over Border Security
The year was 2015, and conservatives in the Texas House were already trying to prioritize state-funded border security efforts. Joe Biden was not the president at the time, but Barack Obama was, and illegal aliens were still coming across in record numbers. Donald...
Plano Private School Teacher Charged with Grooming Student for Sex
A Plano private school teacher is accused of using a messaging app to groom a 15-year-old student for sex. Jacob Thomas Allred, 32, was arrested Tuesday and charged with child grooming, a third-degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison. He is the latest...