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Texans Mourn Assassination of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Brandon Waltens | September 10, 2025

Turning Point USA currently boasts over 900 chapters, including at Texas’ biggest universities.

Attorney Blames Bowie ISD’s ‘Bogus’ Charge for School Board Candidate’s Suicide

Erin Anderson | September 5, 2025

A Bowie father who applied to run for his local school board took his own life after district officials...

Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo

Paige Feild | September 5, 2025

During the short public portion of its meeting, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's board...

Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker

Brandon Waltens | September 5, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott formally endorsed Speaker Dustin Burrows for re-election to House District 83—and for another term leading the Texas House—during a campaign reception in Lubbock this week, a move signaling unity at the top of state leadership even as grassroots...

After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case

Travis Morgan | September 5, 2025

Despite having been pardoned for murder by Gov. Greg Abbott, Daniel Perry continues to face prosecution in Travis County—now for misdemeanor “deadly conduct” tied to the same 2020 protest shooting. The lead detective in Perry’s case has come forward with allegations...

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.

Texas State Professor Calls for Overthrow of US Government

Professor Tom Alter called the U.S. government “bloodthirsty” and “profit-driven.”

Pressure Builds for Ousting A&M President After LGBT Class Controversy

Syllabi and new audio show more about what’s happening in Aggieland.

San Benito School Employee On Leave Over ‘Inappropriate’ Messages

School officials say the alleged victim is not a student in the district.

Texans Mourn Assassination of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Brandon Waltens | September 10, 2025

Turning Point USA currently boasts over 900 chapters, including at Texas’ biggest universities.

Local, Metroplex

Attorney Blames Bowie ISD’s ‘Bogus’ Charge for School Board Candidate’s Suicide

A Bowie father who applied to run for his local school board took his own life after district officials...

State

Lottery Commission Staff Still Runs the Texas Lottery and Bingo

During the short public portion of its meeting, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's board...

Decision Texas, State

Abbott Endorses Burrows for Another Term as Speaker

Gov. Greg Abbott formally endorsed Speaker Dustin Burrows for re-election to House District 83—and for another term leading the Texas House—during a campaign reception in Lubbock this week, a move signaling unity at the top of state leadership even as grassroots...

Austin, Local

After Pardon, Daniel Perry Prosecution Shifts to ‘Deadly Conduct’ Case

Despite having been pardoned for murder by Gov. Greg Abbott, Daniel Perry continues to face prosecution in Travis County—now for misdemeanor “deadly conduct” tied to the same 2020 protest shooting. The lead detective in Perry’s case has come forward with allegations...

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