by Daily Headlines | Aug. 27, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
– House Advances Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Bill – Chinese National Charged With Stealing Sensitive Data from UT-MD Anderson – Moms Arrested for Running North Texas Choir Booster Club
by Addie Hovland | Aug. 27, 2025 | State
Gov. Greg Abbott, alongside Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ceremonially signed legislation on Wednesday to “Make Texas Healthier.” Measures signed by Abbott during the ceremonial bill signing included Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and...
by Sydnie Henry | Aug. 27, 2025 | Central Texas, Local
Llano Independent School District has removed the book “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins, as well as the entire “18 and over” section from the Llano High School library, according to a sworn affidavit from Superintendent Lindsay “Mac” Edwards. The action comes after ongoing...
by Robert Montoya | Aug. 27, 2025 | Longhorn Scorecard, State
This article has been updated since publication. Harris County’s District Attorney Sean Teare has charged Yunhai Li, a 35-year-old former MD Anderson Cancer Center researcher, with attempting to steal and take proprietary cancer-related research back to China. This...
by Erin Anderson | Aug. 27, 2025 | Houston, Local
A Texas teacher pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an underage female student multiple times more than 15 years ago, but she will serve no time in prison per the terms of her plea deal. Brandyn Martin Hargrove, 44, was a high school teacher in the Brazosport...
by The Kambree Show | Aug. 27, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Video
A Republican plan to punish Democrat lawmakers who broke quorum earlier this month fractured the House GOP caucus, as members rejected the most aggressive measure.
by Brandon Waltens | Aug. 27, 2025 | State
The Texas House and Senate have approved legislation that would allow pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription, a measure supporters say expands medical freedom. House Bill 25 by State Rep. Joanne Shofner authorizes pharmacists to sell ivermectin...
by Travis Morgan | Aug. 27, 2025 | Local, Metroplex
This article has been updated since publication Local authorities in Collin County, including a school district, have harassed three moms in a quest to control a school booster club and its funds, even going so far as to arrest them. Plano Independent School District...
by Erin Anderson | Aug. 27, 2025 | Local, Metroplex
Farmersville officials are proposing a double-digit property tax increase for the coming year to help balance the city’s budget. The proposed tax rate is the highest allowed by state law without a public vote and will raise the average homeowner’s 2025 property tax...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Aug. 27, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: editor’s note- After this Podcast, Dems came back to Texas and Texas House Republicans voted to not hold Dems accountable for abandoning Texas, in a quorum break, for the 3rd time in 25 years. Tim Young is a very talented comedian,...
by Texas Minute | Aug. 27, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
House Votes To Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers… Houston Doctor Keeps Fighting Texas Medical Board Attacks… Schools Must Follow Ten Commandments Law… Marfa ISD Teacher Arrested For Sexual Misconduct With Student…
by Daily Headlines | Aug. 26, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
– After Regular Session Defeat, House Votes to Restore AG’s Election Fraud Powers – Gov. Abbott Adds Election and Public Safety Legislation To Special Session Agenda – Paxton Instructs Texas School Districts To Follow State’s Ten Commandments...
by Addie Hovland | Aug. 26, 2025 | State
Dr. Mary Tally Bowden has announced that she will appeal the case brought against her by the Texas Medical Board after the State Office of Administrative Hearings released its proposed ruling in favor of the board. Dr. Bowden—a Houston-based ear, nose, and throat...
by Brandon Waltens | Aug. 26, 2025 | State
The Texas House has approved a measure aimed at restoring the state attorney general’s power to prosecute election fraud. It’s an issue that landed on the special session agenda after State Rep. Matt Shaheen (R–Plano) helped sink it during the regular session. Senate...
by Travis Morgan | Aug. 26, 2025 | State
Judge Melissa Andrews of Texas’ Business Court has remanded a high-profile lawsuit involving the alleged rigging of the Texas Lottery back to a Travis County district court. The ruling follows the plaintiff’s decision to drop certain allegations that had triggered the...
by Paige Feild | Aug. 26, 2025 | State
An LGBT organization is fighting a demand to produce records regarding illegal gender mutilation procedures on minors and has taken the Texas attorney general to court. After more than a year of litigation filled with delays, a trial court ordered sweeping injunctions...
by Come & Take It | Aug. 26, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts, Texas Scorecard Video
On this week’s episode of “Come and Take It,” Sara examines the record of Texas Senator John Cornyn, who claims to be a close ally of President Donald Trump. Does he actually align with the Make America Great Again agenda, or is he a fraud trying to win in the primary...
by Erin Anderson | Aug. 26, 2025 | Local, West Texas
A teacher for Marfa Independent School District is accused of sexual misconduct with a student. Rebecca Romijn Ontiveros, 25, was arrested and charged with improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Aug. 26, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast: James Quintero leads the Think Local Liberty project at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Since joining the Foundation in 2008, James has focused extensively on state and local government spending, taxes, debt, public pension reform,...
by Texas Minute | Aug. 26, 2025 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Republican Caucus Rejects Effort to Punish Democrat Quorum Breakers… Cruz, Paxton Back Rivals in GOP Primary for Attorney General… House Approves Stricter Cap on Local Property Tax Increases… Abbott Expands Special Session Agenda… Texas Teacher Arrested on Federal...
