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Gov. Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law

Erin Anderson | August 29, 2025

The redistricting plan makes Texas “more red,” adding five new Republican-opportunity U.S. House seats.

Values Shift: Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional District Shake-Up

Erin Anderson | August 23, 2025

A Republican plan to redraw Texas congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is on its way...

Texas Joins Trump Administration’s Fight Against California Energy Rules 

Addie Hovland | August 22, 2025

Texas is attempting to join a lawsuit to block California from forcing its radical alternative energy...

Hood County Judge Accused of Election Interference

Erin Anderson | August 22, 2025

Mitchell Bend resident Cheryl Shadden has accused Hood County Judge Ron Massingill of interfering in her community’s incorporation election, which is now scheduled for November. Shadden filed a complaint against Judge Massingill on Wednesday with Hood County’s...

Texas Unveils Rules for First Statewide School Choice Program 

Brandon Waltens | August 22, 2025

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the publication of proposed rules to implement the state’s new Education Savings Account program, marking the first statewide school choice plan in Texas. “Every Texas child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and...

TAMU Regents Reconstitute Faculty Senates as Advisory-Only

The move brings Texas A&M into compliance with state law.

Lubbock ISD Teacher, Track Coach Charged With Multiple Child Sex Crimes

Jeremy Maxfield is accused of sexually assaulting an underage Lubbock ISD student in 2019 and a girl at his Amherst church in 2006.

Texas House Moves to Shut Down Mail-Order Abortion Pill Pipeline

With abortion facilities already shut down, pro-life lawmakers argue the next front in the battle is the online pipeline of chemical abortions.

Women’s Privacy Act Overcomes Years of Resistance, Wins Passage in Texas House

Agencies and political subdivisions will face steep fines for violations.

Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare 

Texas will receive $100 million in federal funding each year for the next five years.

Houston Prohibits Sitting, Standing, or Walking on Narrow Medians

City Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman suggested the change for safety purposes.

Lubbock County Commissioners Stop Property Tax Increase

Three commissioners voted to save taxpayers money. County employees complained because it could cut their raises.

Plano ISD Under Investigation Following Reports of Antisemitic Incidents

Attorney General Ken Paxton said the investigation is in response to community concerns.

Gov. Abbott Signs ‘Big Beautiful’ Texas Congressional Map Into Law

Erin Anderson | August 29, 2025

The redistricting plan makes Texas “more red,” adding five new Republican-opportunity U.S. House seats.

State

Values Shift: Texas Senate Greenlights GOP Congressional District Shake-Up

A Republican plan to redraw Texas congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is on its way...

State

Texas Joins Trump Administration’s Fight Against California Energy Rules 

Texas is attempting to join a lawsuit to block California from forcing its radical alternative energy...

Local, Metroplex

Hood County Judge Accused of Election Interference

Mitchell Bend resident Cheryl Shadden has accused Hood County Judge Ron Massingill of interfering in her community’s incorporation election, which is now scheduled for November. Shadden filed a complaint against Judge Massingill on Wednesday with Hood County’s...

State

Texas Unveils Rules for First Statewide School Choice Program 

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the publication of proposed rules to implement the state’s new Education Savings Account program, marking the first statewide school choice plan in Texas. “Every Texas child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and...

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