Terrorism
Another ISIS sympathizer charged in Texas(The Center Square) – Another alleged ISIS sympathizer has been charged with an international terrorism offense in Texas, again in the Dallas area, by way of New York… Read More
Government
As Texas launches school choice program, clarification sought on ‘adversary’ schools(The Center Square) – As Texas begins launching its new school choice program, the state comptroller’s office is seeking clarification on applications submitted by private schools with potential connections… Read More
Government
CBP busts meth breakfast cereal smuggling attempt(The Daily Signal) – Customs and Border Protection has thwarted a large drug smuggling attempt in Texas. CBP officers in the Lone Star State discovered a… Read More
Public Education
Texas taking over three more districts after schools fail for five straight yearsTexas is taking over three more school districts as part of its efforts to boost education accountability. The Texas Education Agency announced Thursday it… Read More
Abortion, Texas
Abortion rate drops in Texas since 2021 law, report concludes(The Heartlander)–A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports a significant decline in abortions among Texas residents since the state’s heartbeat law took effect… Read More
Culture
Watch: Texas troopers find 23 illegal immigrants in truck cab during highway stopTexas state troopers found 23 illegal aliens hiding in a tractor trailer cab during a traffic stop Friday near the Mexican border. The driver, John David Amaya, 24,… Read More
Government
Pardoned Dem Rep. Henry Cuellar claims Biden DOJ attempted to bribe, entrap him(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar alleged Sunday that officials linked to the Biden administration’s Department of Justice attempted to bribe and entrap him during… Read More
Politics
Cornyn slams Biden admin over failed vetting of Afghan nationals(The Daily Signal) – Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has “zero confidence” in what the Biden administration did to vet Afghan nationals coming to the United States in… Read More
Government
Texas adopts rules, announces application dates for Education Freedom AccountsTexas is one step closer to launching its Education Freedom Accounts, the state’s new $1 billion school choice program, adopting final rules and setting an application date for families… Read More
Government
Ernst, Cruz introduce bill to recover billions from Biden boondoggle(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Sens. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Ted Cruz of Texas introduced legislation on Friday to recover savings from former President Joe Biden’s rural… Read More
Courts
Texas battle over Ten Commandments heats up with lawsuits from both sidesA federal judge issued a temporary injunction Tuesday against a Texas law requiring schools to display donated copies of the Ten Commandments, saying the law… Read More
Government
Texas Gov. Abbott vows to ‘drive a stake through’ property taxes with constitutional amendmentThe leader of America’s second-largest state wants to “drive a stake through” property taxes with a constitutional amendment to eliminate school district property taxes for homeowners, Texas Scorecard… Read More
Public Education
Affluent Texas suburbs closing schools as district says families priced out by housing costsAn upscale Dallas suburb is shuttering three of its elementary schools as families reportedly are getting priced out of its housing market – and the trend is happening in… Read More
Culture
School choice states top US population growth list, led by Florida, Texas, UtahThe three fastest-growing states in the U.S. all share a common edge: expansive school choice programs unleashing educational freedom. Florida, Texas and Utah gained the most population between… Read More
Courts
Texas Supreme Court protects religious freedom of judges to opt out of same-sex weddingTexas judges can legally refrain from officiating a wedding ceremony due to “a sincerely held religious belief,” according to a comment the Texas Supreme Court added to its judicial… Read More
Public Education
Dallas principal removed after blaming black students for school ratingA Dallas high school principal was removed from her job Monday after holding a meeting Friday with black students where she blamed them for her school not receiving an… Read More
Public Education
Texas school district under fire after nixing Good Friday in favor of Cesar Chavez DayThe Austin, Texas, school district is facing criticism after administrators decided to remove the Good Friday holiday and instead celebrate a day honoring liberal labor leaders Cesar Chavez and… Read More
Public Education
TX takes over Fort Worth schools after persistent low test scoresTexas is taking over management of the Fort Worth Independent School District – the state’s 10th largest school system – after most of its students continued to score below… Read More
Public Education
‘We must accelerate our efforts:’ 5 San Antonio districts race to implement turnaround plans to avoid state takeoversFive San Antonio districts are in danger of state takeovers if they continue to earn “D” or “F” ratings for their performance in teaching students, the Texas Education Agency… Read More
Public Education
Oklahoma district investigates allegations of staffers serving alcohol to minors at weekend party, reported hospitalizationLocal and state officials in Oklahoma are investigating allegations of “potential misconduct” by Elgin Public Schools staffers reportedly serving alcohol to minors, resulting in a hospitalization. “Elgin PS… Read More