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The 40: Middle East "Golden Age," the DIGNIDAD Act, and De La Cruz vs. Pulido
3+ hour, 42+ min ago (198+ words) The Texan Mary Elise O'Bar is a reporter for The Texan, residing in Southeast Texas. She was born and raised on a small ranch west of Houston, hopping from East-Central Texas to a temporary stay in Washington, D. C. where she worked…...
Seven More Texas Districts Propose, Confirm School Closures
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (241+ words) The Texan Seven Texas independent school districts (ISDs) are considering or have approved imminent school closures, citing declining enrollment and budget deficits. This current wave of school closures adds to the growing list of ISDs set to shutter campuses in…...
Dallas City Council Begins Reconsideration of Housing Policy
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (125+ words) The Texan The Dallas City Council is reconsidering its housing policy, highlighting the housing shortages and affordability challenges that are faced by some Dallas residents. On April 1, Dallas city staff and stakeholders presented statistics to the city council demonstrating some…...
Patrick Calls on Republicans to Unite Behind Either Cornyn or Paxton, Warns GOP Could Lose Texas House
16+ hour, 59+ min ago (192+ words) The Texan Left to right: Attorney General Ken Paxton (Daniel Friend/The Texan), Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (Texas Senate Media Services), and U. S. Sen. John Cornyn (Ben Billups/The Texan). Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called on Republican voters to unite behind…...
Texas Rangers Open Criminal Investigation Into Camp Mystic Over 2025 Flooding, Patrick Urges It Remain Closed
19+ hour, 15+ min ago (120+ words) The Texan Dan Patrick released a letter on Wednesday sent to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Jennifer Shuford explaining that he is "doubling down" on the DSHS to not issue Camp Mystic a new camping license until…...
Houston Prohibits Police from Holding Suspects with ICE Administrative Holds for Federal Officials
20+ hour, 54+ min ago (321+ words) The Texan Houston police will be prohibited from holding suspects based on U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) administrative holds under a new policy approved by the city council on Wednesday. Introduced by City Council Members Alejandra Salinas, Abbie Kamin, and…...
Texas Couple Loses Parental Rights to Infant Daughter, Claim Court Followed Unlawful Procedures
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (98+ words) The incident allegedly occurred on December 1 in Lewisville. Pulliam was arrested for recording a 2021 police response to" Newborn baby in a hospital." A jury in Brown County came to a verdict that called for the termination of parental rights of…...
Texas Lawmakers Support Congressional Resolution Affirming State Sovereignty in Border Defense
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (291+ words) The Texan A resolution re-affirming states" constitutional right to defend their borders in cases of invasion was introduced in Congress to act as future supporting material if the issue is one day taken to the Supreme Court of the United…...
Federal Judge in Tyler Declines Settlement of Johnson Amendment Case Between Religious Groups and IRS
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (133+ words) The Texan The U. S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plan to issue clarifying guidance on the application of the Johnson Amendment to religious groups after a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas declined to…...
Independent Journalist Wins Free Speech Lawsuit Over 2021 Arrest in Fort Bend County
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (130+ words) The Texan A journalist known for reporting on Texas law enforcement has won a federal lawsuit against Fort Bend County over a 2021 arrest, and U. S. District Court Judge George Hanks has enjoined the county from discriminating against non-traditional media. "I think…...