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Austin ISD Considers Consolidating Schools Amid Budget Shortfalls
Facing a $110 million budget deficit, Austin ISD’s trustees are receiving input from the public on a plan to consolidate some schools for the 2026–27 school year.
TAMU President Promotes DEI-Defending Academic to Lead Civics Initiative
Texas A&M President Mark Welsh has elevated an academic who “initiated” the failed 2023 hiring of a DEI...
Analysis: Dan Patrick Is Ahead of the Curve, Again
When it comes to the long-term cultural fabric of Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is leading on a pair of issues...
MD Anderson Freezes Hiring, Cuts Spending After $43M Shortfall
Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center is freezing hiring for non-clinical roles and cutting back on discretionary spending after revealing a $43 million budget shortfall through the first quarter of 2025. The Center's President, Dr. Peter Pisters, announced a hiring...
Houston ISD Scores C Grade in 2023 TEA Accountability Report, Worse Than in 2022
Houston Independent School District received an overall ‘C’ grade from the Texas Education Agency for the 2022–23 academic year, marking a decline for the state’s largest school district from its ‘B’ rating the previous year. More than 120 school districts sued...
US Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age-Verification Law for Online Porn Sites
The Court found that the law is a constitutionally permissible exercise of the state’s authority to protect children from sexually explicit content.
State Lawmakers Ask Abbott To Add Conservative Priorities to Special Session Agenda
Requested additions include banning taxpayer-funded lobbying and banning in-state tuition for illegal aliens.
Houston Parents Sue HISD Over Daughter’s Secret Social Gender Transition
A Houston family is taking the state’s largest school district to court, claiming their daughter was socially transitioned by school staff in direct defiance of their explicit instructions.
Texas Education Board Delays Vote on New Standards for Trustee Training
SBOE Chairman Aaron Kinsey decided to create an ad hoc committee to further consider the revised training framework.
Harris County Agencies Reportedly Spent Millions With No Paper Trail
Last year, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the Harris County Toll Road Authority, Engineering Department, and Flood Control District had procurement issues.
Harris County Faces $1.3 Billion Shortfall in Flood Bond Projects
Only about 30 percent of the bond’s allocated funds have been spent so far.
Texas Water Development Board Declares Interregional Water Conflict
The Texas Water Development Board has declared an interregional conflict between water Region C and Region D over the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
Texas To Become ‘Bitcoin Sanctuary’
Cryptocurrency advocates rejoice as Texas invests in Bitcoin.
Austin ISD Considers Consolidating Schools Amid Budget Shortfalls
Facing a $110 million budget deficit, Austin ISD’s trustees are receiving input from the public on a plan to consolidate some schools for the 2026–27 school year.
TAMU President Promotes DEI-Defending Academic to Lead Civics Initiative
Texas A&M President Mark Welsh has elevated an academic who “initiated” the failed 2023 hiring of a DEI...
Analysis: Dan Patrick Is Ahead of the Curve, Again
When it comes to the long-term cultural fabric of Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is leading on a pair of issues...
MD Anderson Freezes Hiring, Cuts Spending After $43M Shortfall
Houston's MD Anderson Cancer Center is freezing hiring for non-clinical roles and cutting back on discretionary spending after revealing a $43 million budget shortfall through the first quarter of 2025. The Center's President, Dr. Peter Pisters, announced a hiring...
Houston ISD Scores C Grade in 2023 TEA Accountability Report, Worse Than in 2022
Houston Independent School District received an overall ‘C’ grade from the Texas Education Agency for the 2022–23 academic year, marking a decline for the state’s largest school district from its ‘B’ rating the previous year. More than 120 school districts sued...
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Dallas Trans Re-Education
The City of Dallas is requiring employees to undergo taxpayer-funded transgender reeducation training any time one of their co-workers comes out as “transgender.” According to internal documents obtained from the City of Dallas by The Dallas Express, “non-transitioning” employees are being forced to undergo reeducation training “to support an inclusive and productive workplace environment for all employees.”
5.22.2024 Casinos Spend Big in Texas
Texas Sues Biden Administration to Stop Redefinition of “Sex”… New Casino-Funded PAC Spends Big to Help Dade...
A Barn Burner Week For Texas Conservatives
Grassroots candidates are closing with positive messages while the moderates continue with numerous last minute attacks. The Texas GOP is also meeting this week to make some big decisions.
5/21/24 Casinos Spending Big to Save Dade Phelan
– New casino-funded PAC spends big to help Dade Phelan and allies.
– Kemp ISD teacher arrested for injuring 6-year-old child.
– Hood County denounces Biden’s Title IX changes.
Justice: Daniel Perry Pardoned
Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, who was convicted by a leftist Travis County court after shooting a BLM protestor in self defense.
What Happened In May’s School District Elections?
Are districts reverting back to their old ways, or is it time for voters to wake up?
5.8.2025: Citizens or criminals?
Abbott Presses Lawmakers for Bail Reform… College Professors Argue Against Higher Education Reform… Paxton...
Gay Mafia Judge Honored in the Texas House
The Texas House honored a judge who tried to undermine Texas’s marriage laws, Texas casinos are trying to...
5/7/25 A Parental Bill of Rights
- With Time Running Out, Parental Rights Bill Awaits House Action - Students Arrested During Anti-Israel...