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Houston Doctor to Appeal Case With Texas Medical Board 

Addie Hovland | August 26, 2025

Dr. Bowden has been under the scrutiny of the Texas Medical Board since 2022 after prescribing ivermectin to a patient during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Audio: Gambling Executive Boasts About Rigged Texas Jackpot

Daniel Greer | August 15, 2025

Newly surfaced audio of Greg Potts, chief operating officer of Lottery.com, suggests the company was...

Abbott Launches Second Special Session as Democrats Signal End to Walkout

Brandon Waltens | August 15, 2025

A second special session of the Texas Legislature began immediately at noon today after House Democrats...

Harris County Budget Deficit Hits $200 Million

Joseph Trimmer | August 15, 2025

Harris County officials convened a special Commissioners Court meeting and held competing press conferences to address a projected budget shortfall of $200 million to $270 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The deficit, exacerbated by a $140 million pay increase for...

Texas Education Agency Releases School Accountability Ratings for 2025 & 2024

Sydnie Henry | August 15, 2025

After more than two years marked by court battles, Texas families and educators now have access to up-to-date public school accountability ratings for 2024 and 2025. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) finally published the 2024 ratings following a decisive court ruling...

Paxton Instructs Texas School Districts To Follow State’s Ten Commandments Law

Despite a federal judge’s court order halting display of the Ten Commandments in 11 districts, the rest of the state is still required to follow the new law.

Texas Teacher Arrested on Federal Child Porn Charge

Authorities are seeking information on additional victims.

Gov. Abbott Adds Election and Public Safety Legislation To Special Session Agenda

The special session can only last for up to 30 days.

14 Arrested in Harris County Prostitution Sting Operation

The investigation was prompted by reports that adult males were attempting to solicit high school girls in the area.

Three Years Later: Still No Accountability for Prosper ISD Sex Abuse Scandal

Moms continue to challenge the claim that no one in Prosper ISD is at fault in the now three-year-old sex abuse scandal and cover-up.

Texas House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases

Conservative amendments proposed during debate strengthened the legislation.

House Republicans Reject Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers

The debate comes days after Gov. Greg Abbott added “legislation to impose penalties or punishments for legislators who willfully absent themselves during a session” to the special session agenda.

Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in Heated GOP Primary for Attorney General

The Republican primary race for Attorney General is shaping up to be one of the most watched races in the 2026 cycle.

Houston Doctor to Appeal Case With Texas Medical Board 

Addie Hovland | August 26, 2025

Dr. Bowden has been under the scrutiny of the Texas Medical Board since 2022 after prescribing ivermectin to a patient during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

State

Audio: Gambling Executive Boasts About Rigged Texas Jackpot

Newly surfaced audio of Greg Potts, chief operating officer of Lottery.com, suggests the company was...

State

Abbott Launches Second Special Session as Democrats Signal End to Walkout

A second special session of the Texas Legislature began immediately at noon today after House Democrats...

Houston, Local

Harris County Budget Deficit Hits $200 Million

Harris County officials convened a special Commissioners Court meeting and held competing press conferences to address a projected budget shortfall of $200 million to $270 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The deficit, exacerbated by a $140 million pay increase for...

State

Texas Education Agency Releases School Accountability Ratings for 2025 & 2024

After more than two years marked by court battles, Texas families and educators now have access to up-to-date public school accountability ratings for 2024 and 2025. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) finally published the 2024 ratings following a decisive court ruling...

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