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AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs

Addie Hovland | August 20, 2025

Pro-life activists are urging passage of the Woman and Child Protection Act to better safeguard Texas mothers and unborn children from abortion drugs.

Federal Officials Call on Plano ISD To Eradicate Antisemitism in Schools

Erin Anderson | August 11, 2025

UPDATED August 13 to include confirmation that the Texas Education Agency is investigating Plano ISD....

Reversal: Judge Forces Disclosure of Corporate Interests in Lottery Rigging Case

Travis Morgan | August 11, 2025

Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has forced the disclosure of hidden corporate interests...

DPS Launches Tip Line To Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers

Brandon Waltens | August 11, 2025

As the Democrat quorum break in the Texas House enters its second week, the Department of Public Safety is ramping up the effort to compel absent lawmakers back to the Capitol—calling the public to help. On Monday afternoon, House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced that...

Texas State Regents Abolish Faculty Senates

Adam Cahn | August 11, 2025

Alpine, TX – The Texas State University System’s Board of Regents passed a rule change abolishing faculty senates during its quarterly meeting. The meeting was held at Sul Ross State University in Alpine from August 7 to 8. The abolition of faculty senates brings the...

Texas Senate Moves Quickly To Pass Majority of Special Session Items

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick indicated that the remaining priorities will originate in the House.

Trump Urges Swift Passage of Texas Redistricting Plan

A two-week quorum break by House Democrats during the first special session temporarily stalled action on the new maps.

FDA Granted Emergency Powers To Combat New World Screwworm Threat

This is yet another step taken by agriculture officials to combat the flesh-eating parasite that threatens U.S. livestock.

Rockwall ISD Calls Tax Increase Election

Voters will decide in November whether to approve a 4-cent property tax rate hike.

Federal Appeals Court Rules West Texas A&M Cannot Enforce Drag Show Ban

The case will return to the district court for a full trial.

Texas A&M Seeks to Hide Records on Abortion Research Project

Both a university system and a state agency are concealing research records.

‘Do Not Comply’: Activist Teachers Plot To Defy Texas’ New Ten Commandments Law

Districts are expected to have the posters in place when the law goes into effect next month.

Houston Man Caught Smuggling Dozens of Illegals Across Texas Border

Kenneth Gamboa faces up to 10 years in federal prison for human smuggling.

AG Paxton Moves to Block Mailed Abortion Drugs

Addie Hovland | August 20, 2025

Pro-life activists are urging passage of the Woman and Child Protection Act to better safeguard Texas mothers and unborn children from abortion drugs.

Local, Metroplex

Federal Officials Call on Plano ISD To Eradicate Antisemitism in Schools

UPDATED August 13 to include confirmation that the Texas Education Agency is investigating Plano ISD....

State

Reversal: Judge Forces Disclosure of Corporate Interests in Lottery Rigging Case

Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has forced the disclosure of hidden corporate interests...

State

DPS Launches Tip Line To Track Down Missing Democrat Lawmakers

As the Democrat quorum break in the Texas House enters its second week, the Department of Public Safety is ramping up the effort to compel absent lawmakers back to the Capitol—calling the public to help. On Monday afternoon, House Speaker Dustin Burrows announced that...

State

Texas State Regents Abolish Faculty Senates

Alpine, TX – The Texas State University System’s Board of Regents passed a rule change abolishing faculty senates during its quarterly meeting. The meeting was held at Sul Ross State University in Alpine from August 7 to 8. The abolition of faculty senates brings the...

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