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Houston City Council Pushes Through $16 Million Homeless Hub

Michael Wilson | October 31, 2025

A $16 million homeless “super hub” that was pulled from two consecutive agendas amid public backlash has now been approved.

City of Dallas Sued for Enforcing 89 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution

Travis Morgan | October 30, 2025

Local residents are suing the City of Dallas for enforcing 89 ordinances that the City itself admitted are...

Abbott Investigates Elgin Over Financial Mismanagement

Paige Feild | October 30, 2025

This article has been updated since publication to include comment from the City of Elgin. Gov. Greg Abbott...

Experts Criticize Unauthorized State Energy Project

Paige Feild | October 30, 2025

Originally intended to be a regional grid-strengthening plan, the new statewide transmission line project will burden Texas’ energy prices for years to come—without legislative or public consent. The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) sent a letter to the Public...

Unnamed IDEA Charter School Teacher Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct

Sydnie Henry | October 30, 2025

A Houston charter school teacher is under investigation after a 13-year-old female student accused the now-former educator of inappropriate touching and sending her lewd social media messages. According to a search warrant reviewed by ABC 13, the 28-year-old...

Abbott Investigates Elgin Over Financial Mismanagement

The accusations suggest potential violations of state law.

Experts Criticize Unauthorized State Energy Project

New transmission lines will cost over $200 per year for the average residential consumer in most parts of the state.

Unnamed IDEA Charter School Teacher Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct

A search warrant was issued after a 13-year-old student told police the teacher touched her.

Texas Supreme Court Allows Judges To Refuse Officiating Same-Sex Weddings

The clarification settles controversy over the interpretation of state judicial law.

Comptroller Halts New HUB Certifications Pending Review of Program’s Constitutionality

Programs that use race and sex-based criteria are facing scrutiny in Texas.

TAMU Reading Assignment Promotes Racial Division

Class materials reveal an ongoing pattern of divisiveness.

State Rep. Mitch Little Calls for Transparency in Celina ISD Sexual Abuse Scandal

The case stems from a coach’s illegal recording of undressed middle school boys in the locker room.

Texas Reports Record Honeybee Losses That Reflect National Decline

Texas has seen a 61 percent colony loss since early 2025; the current national average loss is over 55 percent.

Houston City Council Pushes Through $16 Million Homeless Hub

Michael Wilson | October 31, 2025

A $16 million homeless “super hub” that was pulled from two consecutive agendas amid public backlash has now been approved.

Local, Metroplex

City of Dallas Sued for Enforcing 89 Ordinances in Violation of Texas Constitution

Local residents are suing the City of Dallas for enforcing 89 ordinances that the City itself admitted are...

Central Texas, Local

Abbott Investigates Elgin Over Financial Mismanagement

This article has been updated since publication to include comment from the City of Elgin. Gov. Greg Abbott...

State

Experts Criticize Unauthorized State Energy Project

Originally intended to be a regional grid-strengthening plan, the new statewide transmission line project will burden Texas’ energy prices for years to come—without legislative or public consent. The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) sent a letter to the Public...

Houston, Local

Unnamed IDEA Charter School Teacher Under Investigation for Sexual Misconduct

A Houston charter school teacher is under investigation after a 13-year-old female student accused the now-former educator of inappropriate touching and sending her lewd social media messages. According to a search warrant reviewed by ABC 13, the 28-year-old...

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