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Harris County Officials Approve Property Tax Hike Amid Budget Confusion

Michael Wilson | September 11, 2025

Harris County officials voted to raise property taxes, even while sparring over whether a budget deficit exists.

James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate

Brandon Waltens | September 9, 2025

Texas State Rep. James Talarico has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate, joining former U.S. Rep....

Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys

Erin Anderson | September 9, 2025

UPDATED September 10 with information from Midway ISD. A Central Texas high school teacher and girls’ coach...

Campbell Pushes Back on Student Athlete Compensation Claims

Adam Cahn | September 9, 2025

Federal legislation designed to standardize compensation rules for student athletes nationwide has drawn attention from a Texas university leader. The SCORE Act, currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives, establishes national standards for...

Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination

Adam Cahn | September 8, 2025

This article has been updated since publication. Texas A&M could face a federal investigation following revelations that a course instructor removed a student from class over objections to a discussion about exposing children to transgenderism. At issue is a...

Whitesboro Postpones Property Tax Increase Over Legal Concerns

Council members tabled votes on the tax rate and budget after State Rep. Shelley Luther questioned the city’s compliance with a new state law.

State Fair of Texas Keeps Controversial Firearms Ban In Place 

The policy was first adopted in 2024 and has been continually challenged in Texas’ courts.  

After THC Ban Stalls in Legislature, Abbott Responds With Executive Action

Gov. Abbott’s executive order bans THC products for those under the age of 21.

Texas A&M’s Mark Welsh Has Long Promoted DEI, LGBT Agendas

The signs were always there.

Gatesville ISD Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexting 15-Year-Old Student

Christine Cockrell was sentenced to eight years of probation as part of her plea deal.

Texas A&M Is Offering a ‘Race and Ethnicity’ Course This Fall

Students are assigned leftist readings, including an article by Ibram X. Kendi.

Plano ISD Downplays Involvement in Booster Club Dispute

Receipts suggest otherwise.

La Marque City Council Raises Taxes, Freezes Hiring Amid Budget Emergency

Facing a financial disaster, La Marque leaders approved an emergency plan this week after learning the city only has around two weeks of operating funds.

Harris County Officials Approve Property Tax Hike Amid Budget Confusion

Michael Wilson | September 11, 2025

Harris County officials voted to raise property taxes, even while sparring over whether a budget deficit exists.

Decision Texas, State

James Talarico Launches Democrat Bid for U.S. Senate

Texas State Rep. James Talarico has officially entered the race for U.S. Senate, joining former U.S. Rep....

Central Texas, Local

Central Texas Teacher, Coach Arrested for Sex With Underage Boys

UPDATED September 10 with information from Midway ISD. A Central Texas high school teacher and girls’ coach...

Raider Scorecard, State

Campbell Pushes Back on Student Athlete Compensation Claims

Federal legislation designed to standardize compensation rules for student athletes nationwide has drawn attention from a Texas university leader. The SCORE Act, currently under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives, establishes national standards for...

Aggie Scorecard, State

Potential Federal Investigation of Texas A&M Over Transgender Indoctrination

This article has been updated since publication. Texas A&M could face a federal investigation following revelations that a course instructor removed a student from class over objections to a discussion about exposing children to transgenderism. At issue is a...

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