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Houston METRO To Comply With Gov. Abbott’s Order To Remove Rainbow Crosswalks

Michael Wilson | October 9, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the removal of politically themed road markings across Texas, prompting Houston’s Metro agency to once again repaint the city’s rainbow crosswalks in Montrose.

Texas State University Partnered With ‘Equity’ Non-Profit on Internship Program

Robert Montoya | October 7, 2025

This article has been updated to include a statement from Texas State University. The political science...

Central Texas School District Confirms ‘Alphabet Soup’ Club on Hold Pending Review

Sydnie Henry | October 7, 2025

Following questions about a middle school club, New Braunfels Independent School District confirmed that the...

Garland ISD Athletic Trainer Jailed for Child Sex Crime

Erin Anderson | October 7, 2025

A high school athletic trainer in Garland Independent School District is accused of a sex crime involving a minor. Shamond Hamilton, 26, was arrested and charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact, a second-degree felony. Hamilton began working as an...

Houston Announces New $16 Million Low-Barrier Homeless ‘Super Hub’

Michael Wilson | October 7, 2025

Houston officials announced plans this week to purchase a property on Emancipation Avenue to serve as a new “super hub” for the city’s homeless population. The site, located at 419 Emancipation Ave., previously served as a Star of Hope shelter until 2017 and was later...

DEI Advocates on Texas A&M Presidential Search Committee

The former speaker of the faculty senate is also on the committee.

New Braunfels LGBT Org To Host ‘All Ages’ Drag Show

Texas’ law prohibiting sexualized performances in front of minors is currently enjoined by the courts.

Abbott Cracks Down on Political Messages on Texas Streets

Rainbow crosswalks could cost Texas cities millions in state funding.

Academy ISD Student Says Bus Driver Molested Her for Months

William Blackburn is charged with three felonies including aggravated sexual assault of a child.

Casino Lobby Bets Big on Huffman in North Texas Senate Race

With more than $9 million in cash on hand, Las Vegas Sands has become a big spender in Texas politics.

UT-Austin Requires ‘Anti-Racism’ Training for Social Work Majors

The Steve Hicks School of Social Work mandates that students take a Foundations of Social Justice course.

Day 6: Mapmaker Takes Stand & Confirms Partisan Redistricting in Texas

Adam Kincaid testified that he did not take race into account when creating the new congressional map.

Texas State University Partnered With ‘Equity’ Non-Profit on Internship Program

An Open Horizon co-founder is also on the leadership council for the university’s political center.

Houston METRO To Comply With Gov. Abbott’s Order To Remove Rainbow Crosswalks

Michael Wilson | October 9, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the removal of politically themed road markings across Texas, prompting Houston’s Metro agency to once again repaint the city’s rainbow crosswalks in Montrose.

State

Texas State University Partnered With ‘Equity’ Non-Profit on Internship Program

This article has been updated to include a statement from Texas State University. The political science...

Central Texas, Local

Central Texas School District Confirms ‘Alphabet Soup’ Club on Hold Pending Review

Following questions about a middle school club, New Braunfels Independent School District confirmed that the...

Local, Metroplex

Garland ISD Athletic Trainer Jailed for Child Sex Crime

A high school athletic trainer in Garland Independent School District is accused of a sex crime involving a minor. Shamond Hamilton, 26, was arrested and charged with indecency with a child by sexual contact, a second-degree felony. Hamilton began working as an...

Houston, Local

Houston Announces New $16 Million Low-Barrier Homeless ‘Super Hub’

Houston officials announced plans this week to purchase a property on Emancipation Avenue to serve as a new “super hub” for the city’s homeless population. The site, located at 419 Emancipation Ave., previously served as a Star of Hope shelter until 2017 and was later...

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