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A Russian Businessman’s Connections to the Texas Lottery
The indictment was unsealed mere days before Gov. Abbott pushed DPS off the sidelines.
Harris County Sues Trump Administration Over Federal Workforce Cuts
The lawsuit marks the latest effort by Harris County Democrats to block the Trump administration’s agenda.
Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Student
Lily Janek taught at Mullin ISD in Brownwood.
Dr. Mary Talley Bowden’s Social Media Use Under Scrutiny in Hearing
The Texas Medical Board highlighted Dr. Bowden’s use of social media in a hearing before state administrative law judges.
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McAllen Pastor Decries Border Crisis
Fourth-generation Rio Grande Valley Texan and local pastor Jason Mangum is on a mission to educate and activate Americans amidst Biden’s border crisis. Mangum founded grassroots organization America Saved, where the goal is “to educate, empower and engage people to...
After Months of Public Outcry, School Board Delays Decision About Scandal-Ridden Superintendent
ROUND ROCK — The contentious months-long story continues in the “safe and suburban” Central Texas school district. On Thursday, the Round Rock Independent School District board of trustees met behind closed doors to discuss the status of the district's investigation...
Parent Movement Reignites School Choice Debate
A surging parent movement has reignited a national debate over who controls kids’ education, making school choice a hot topic again among Texas parents, policymakers, and politicians. "It's a great time to be a school choice advocate," said Corey DeAngelis, an...
Some Republicans Still Silent After Receiving Pro-Amnesty Group’s Endorsement
After some Texas legislative candidates rejected the endorsement of a pro-amnesty group, several candidates for the Texas House are so far refusing to distance themselves. Last week, the LIBRE Initiative and its partner organization Americans for Prosperity announced...
Who Are The Idiots?
Mark Twain didn’t like school boards. He spoke often and disparagingly of them. At one point he wrote, “In the first place, God made idiots. That was for practice. Then he made school boards.” Why are school boards the pinnacle of idiotic behavior? The answer may not...
Dickson: City of Alvin Rejects Ordinance Outlawing Abortion
On Thursday, January 20, 2022, the City of Alvin (pop. 27,140), located in Brazoria County about 30 minutes south of Houston, considered an ordinance that would have outlawed abortion within city limits. The ordinance was placed on the council agenda by Councilmen...
Lt. Gov. Patrick Announces New Border Security Committee
Amid an ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the formation of the Senate Committee on Border Security while at the Houston Business Coalition breakfast on Thursday morning. The committee will focus on creating policy that...
Republican Gubernatorial Challengers Discuss Election Integrity, the Texas Economy, and GOP Priorities
On Wednesday, another gubernatorial candidate forum was held in Corpus Christi and attended by gubernatorial challengers including former Texas GOP Chairman Allen West, media personality Chad Prather, and former State Senator Don Huffines. The candidates discussed...
HD 17: Gerdes OK With Democrat Committee Chairs
In the race for an open Texas Hosue seat in Central Texas, the issue of giving leadership positions to Democrats singled out one candidate from the rest at a recent forum. House District 17, which consists of Bastrop, Caldwell, Lee, Milam, and Burleson counties, is...