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Finalist for Texas A&M Victoria President Has Extensive DEI History

Adam Cahn | September 19, 2025

Christian Hardigree has a background in “diversity” and “sustainability.”

South Texas Judge Rebuffs Records Request About Scandal-Plagued Auditor

Robert Montoya | August 18, 2025

In the face of public calls for an auditor’s firing, a South Texas judge responsible for hiring the auditor...

Paxton Seeks To Shut Down Beto O’Rourke’s Political Organization

Brandon Waltens | August 15, 2025

Attorney General Ken Paxton has escalated his legal fight against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, filing an...

Gov. Abbott, Secretary Rollins Announce Major Actions To Combat Flesh-Eating Parasite   

Addie Hovland | August 15, 2025

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, alongside Gov. Greg Abbott, announced the USDA’s plans to invest $750 million to build a sterile fly production facility in response to the New World screwworm, a pest that officials warn is a threat to Texas’...

UNT Regents Change Rules To Comply With New State Laws

Robert Montoya | August 15, 2025

Following an overhaul of higher education governance during the regular legislative session, the University of North Texas System Board of Regents amended its rules to reconstitute faculty senates across the system’s campuses and to adjust on-campus free speech...

Gov. Abbott Signs Legislation Barring Abortion Drugs  

The Woman and Child Protection Act will crack down on the distribution of abortion drugs in Texas.

Serial Ballot Harvester Arrested in Starr County for 2022 Election Crimes

South Texas politiquera Modesta Vela has been arrested four times since 2010 on similar charges.

Texas A&M Sociology Course Promotes Racial Division

Concepts explored include “microaggressions” and “Eurocentrism.”

DOJ Launches Investigation Into Austin’s Race-Based Hiring Policies

At the center of the probe is the City of Austin’s Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Superintendent Defends HISD Record Before Houston City Council

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles defended his record and decisions as the state-appointed leader of the district.

Another Marfa ISD Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes Against Student

Juan Martinez is the second Marfa teacher in two months arrested for sexual misconduct with a high school student.

Whitesboro Officials Say City Can Raise Property Taxes Despite New Law

City Council members plan to adopt a tax rate on September 29 that could increase homeowners’ tax bills by 61 percent.

Texas State To Remove LGBT Course Following Legislative Pushback

A university spokesperson says it will be removed from the course catalog shortly.

Finalist for Texas A&M Victoria President Has Extensive DEI History

Adam Cahn | September 19, 2025

Christian Hardigree has a background in “diversity” and “sustainability.”

Local, South Texas

South Texas Judge Rebuffs Records Request About Scandal-Plagued Auditor

In the face of public calls for an auditor’s firing, a South Texas judge responsible for hiring the auditor...

State

Paxton Seeks To Shut Down Beto O’Rourke’s Political Organization

Attorney General Ken Paxton has escalated his legal fight against Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke, filing an...

Federal, State

Gov. Abbott, Secretary Rollins Announce Major Actions To Combat Flesh-Eating Parasite   

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, alongside Gov. Greg Abbott, announced the USDA’s plans to invest $750 million to build a sterile fly production facility in response to the New World screwworm, a pest that officials warn is a threat to Texas’...

Metroplex, State

UNT Regents Change Rules To Comply With New State Laws

Following an overhaul of higher education governance during the regular legislative session, the University of North Texas System Board of Regents amended its rules to reconstitute faculty senates across the system’s campuses and to adjust on-campus free speech...

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