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Christian School CFO Accused of Grooming 16-Year-Old Stepdaughter
The girl told police that Rory Waide left a sex toy in her underwear drawer.
Houston Mayor Whitmire Proposes New Plan to Combat Homelessness
On the heels of Mayor John Whitmire's statement that the city would be opening a city-sponsored homeless...
UT System Regents Approve Free Tuition for Families Making $100K or Less
This article has been updated since publication. Students with a family income of $100,000 or less will be...
Gov. Abbott: US Foods Expansion in Buda Worth $120 Million in Capital Investment
Gov. Greg Abbott revealed that US Foods, Inc. will expand its existing facility in Buda, Texas, creating 165 new jobs and over $120 million in capital investment. In a Wednesday announcement, Abbott revealed that the food service distributor received a $1.07 million...
Paxton Passed Over for US AG Slot After Gaetz Withdrawal
This article has been updated since publication. Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration for U.S. attorney general—triggering a debate on social media about who President-elect Donald Trump should pick instead. Trump ultimately...
Houston Mayor Prioritizes Drivers, Draws Protests
The mayor’s office argues pedestrian safety is still a priority.
Lawmaker’s Real Estate Ties Raise Eyebrows in Texas House Deal
Texas House leadership is helping push a Democrat’s bill that would benefit his own firm.
Blue Ridge Residents Continue To Oppose Islamic Developments
A standing-room-only crowd urged the city council to reject the Muslim-owned projects or delay a decision until after the May elections.
Effort to End Taxpayer-Funded Junk Food Moves Forward
The debate also included criticism of the American Heart Association, which initially testified against the bill during a Senate committee hearing last month.
Two Huntsville ISD Teachers Arrested in Separate Sex Crime Cases
Demondrae Murray was charged with soliciting a prostitute, while Eric Buchek was accused of having an “improper relationship” with a student.
Senate Passes Proposals to Mandate Counties Assist ICE & Verify Citizenship to Vote
Texas senators tackled issues related to illegal immigration on Tuesday.
Houston Water Rates Increase by 6 Percent
The increase is tied to a federal consent decree that mandates city spending on water and sewage infrastructure.
Texas Senators Approve Religious Freedom, Transparency Measures
A proposal to allow teachers to pray on duty sparked heated debate over the U.S. Supreme Court’s position on the separation of church and state.
Christian School CFO Accused of Grooming 16-Year-Old Stepdaughter
The girl told police that Rory Waide left a sex toy in her underwear drawer.
Houston Mayor Whitmire Proposes New Plan to Combat Homelessness
On the heels of Mayor John Whitmire's statement that the city would be opening a city-sponsored homeless...
UT System Regents Approve Free Tuition for Families Making $100K or Less
This article has been updated since publication. Students with a family income of $100,000 or less will be...
Gov. Abbott: US Foods Expansion in Buda Worth $120 Million in Capital Investment
Gov. Greg Abbott revealed that US Foods, Inc. will expand its existing facility in Buda, Texas, creating 165 new jobs and over $120 million in capital investment. In a Wednesday announcement, Abbott revealed that the food service distributor received a $1.07 million...
Paxton Passed Over for US AG Slot After Gaetz Withdrawal
This article has been updated since publication. Florida congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration for U.S. attorney general—triggering a debate on social media about who President-elect Donald Trump should pick instead. Trump ultimately...
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Patrick Battles Abbott & Hefner Pushes Himself
“There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he does not mind who gets the credit.”
Grassroots Priorities in Committee
It’s a big week for grassroots activists as bills dealing with a few of their top priorities will be heard in committee. Constitutional carry, religious freedom, and taxpayer-funded lobbying will all have their day.
Frigid Temps in Texas Lead to Frigid Relations in the Capitol
Texas’ two chambers at odds over their preferred approach to high electrical bills.
Access for What?
Masking compromises with the devil so as to do good things down the road never pays off.
Thanksgiving’s Rejection of Socialism
Every generation must shrug the vestiges of socialism if we are truly thankful for liberty. We think we know...
Should the Government Pay for Destroying Your Property?
A McKinney resident is fighting for compensation after the government damaged her home. This could happen to...
11.28.2024: Paxton sues ‘green energy’ investment firms
Paxton Sues Investment Giants Over Their Costly 'Green' Policies… Lawmakers File Legislation to Protect...
11/27/2024 Texas vs. Blackrock
- Paxton Takes on Investment Giants in Coal Market Lawsuit - Multiple State Legislators File Anti-Second...