Tag: politics
Reflecting on Aggie Bonfire Tragedy: 25 Years Later in Texas Standard for Nov. 18,...
On Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, the State Board of Education in Texas is considering a proposed curriculum that would incorporate teachings from the Bible...
Texas State Curriculum Criticized for Glossing Over Slavery and Racism
A new Texas curriculum for first-grade students aims to engage them with a lesson on Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's historic estate known for its architecture....
Texas High School Sports Authority’s Decision to Bench Emerging Powerhouse
Faith Family Academy, a charter high school in south Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, recently made headlines with their impressive girls’ basketball team. The team...
Future of Rural Texas: The Texas Tribune Hosts Two-Day Conversations
Rural Texas is facing a critical moment in its history. Over the years, small towns in the state have been shrinking, crops have been...
Texas Lawmakers Begin Filing Bills for 2025 Legislative Session
Texas lawmakers have begun filing bills for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. In just over two months, these lawmakers will convene in Austin to...
Abbott Extends Tuition Freeze at Texas Colleges and Universities until Nov. 15, 2024
In Austin, the school district is facing budget troubles despite a recent increase in property tax rates. Even with an extra $41 million injected...
Freeze Tuition at Texas Colleges: Gov. Greg Abbott’s Proposal
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that he is standing firm on his decision to freeze tuition at Texas colleges and universities for...
Robert Roberson’s Execution Unstoppable Despite Texas House Subpoena, State Supreme Court Ruling
Robert Roberson's scheduled execution in Texas faced legal challenges from the House of Representatives committee, but the Texas Supreme Court ruled that the committee...
Nate Paul Real Estate Investor Begins 10-Day Jail Sentence
Real estate investor Nate Paul has officially begun serving a 10-day jail sentence at the Travis County jail for criminal contempt of court. This...
Navigating Immigration Challenges in North Texas: Urgency Amid Trump’s Deportation Promises
After the recent election, the Mexican Consulate office in northwest Dallas is quieter than usual. People are still coming in for various consular services,...