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Lawsuit Filed Against Man Accused of Murdering Unborn Daughter by Slipping Mother Abortion Pill
“Pro-life superlawyer” Jonathan Mitchell filed the complaint in a South Texas federal court.
Supreme Court Sets Month-Long Briefing Schedule for Quorum Busters Case
Gov. Greg Abbott wants the Supreme Court of Texas to declare Gene Wu’s seat vacant.
Texas Senate Committee Approves Measure Targeting Abortion Drug Distribution
The Senate passed similar legislation during the regular session, but it was not approved by the House.
Federal Officials Call on Plano ISD To Eradicate Antisemitism in Schools
U.S. Reps. Keith Self and Pat Fallon demanded “swift action” from Plano’s elected school board to stop “increasingly common” antisemitic behavior on district campuses.
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How a Perennial Playoff Failure Is Profiting off the Texas Lottery
In 2014, a year before Gary Grief reportedly tried to legalize sports gambling in the state via the lottery, Jerry Jones came to Austin to hype his corporate partner. During that visit, Jones—whose Dallas Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl since 1996—said he’s...
Dallas ISD Agrees To Enforce Ban on Boys in Girls’ Sports
Dallas Independent School District has agreed to comply with Texas law banning biological boys from competing in girls’ sports. Back in February, Attorney General Ken Paxton pressured Dallas ISD to provide proof that it was not violating state laws protecting the...
Celina ISD Seeks $2.29 Billion in School Bond Debt
Celina Independent School District trustees are asking voters to approve $2.29 billion in new school bond debt that must be repaid with local property taxes. With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $4.5 billion, according to the district’s own...
Texas Senator’s Measure Creates State Watchdog for Foreign Land Purchases
Texas senators are considering a measure that would establish a committee to review certain foreign land purchases in the state. Senate Bill 2117, filed by State Sen. Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound), was taken up Thursday before the Senate Committee on State Affairs....
More Than 700 Houston City Workers Accept Mayor’s Retirement Incentive
More than 700 Houston city employees have accepted a retirement incentive ahead of the April 28 deadline. Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered the incentive as part of his plan to address the city’s $330 million budget deficit. The program, announced in March, targets...
Texas Could Abolish Public Schools’ Immunity in Sex Abuse Cases
A proposal from a freshman state lawmaker could help Texas families hold school officials accountable in student sexual abuse cases—which are on the rise—by removing schools’ immunity from civil liability. “We have a systemic problem within the state of Texas and our...
Houston ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment: Incentive To Obey
Houston ISD is promoting the Teacher Incentive Allotment as an opportunity for teachers to shine and be recognized through an increased salary. Yet a teacher will only be rewarded for following pre-packaged HISD lesson plans and presenting the materials in a manner...
Gates of Eagle Pass Park Reopen After One Year of Lockdown
The gates of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass are now open after over a year of lockdown, according to local residents. Lone Star Defenders—which purports to defend people apprehended at the southern border—posted that Shelby Park, which was once a hotspot for illegal...
Misplaced Priorities: Where’s the Outcry for Georgetown Kids?
Publishers flagged 150 books within the Georgetown High School library catalog as “mature-adult themes.” Going forward, these books will not be eligible by the publisher to order for any ISD or campus based on the age level. As a proactive approach, Georgetown ISD...