Texas cities forced to remove rainbow crosswalks
Rainbow crosswalks banned? I guess kids in Texas can't wear shirts with rainbows on them anymore? Is the song “Rainbow Connection” by Kermit the Frog banned, too?
Tag: TEXAS
Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to Other Cities
At President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to “safeguard” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Federal appeals court to reconsider West Texas A&M drag show ban
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday tossed a three-judge panel's earlier ruling that found the ban violated students' free speech rights. The court's 17 judges will rehear the case.
Dallas Residents at “noise demo” protest charged with terrorism
If convicted, people who showed up to a noise demo protest could face “decades of prison time,” the National Lawyers Guild says.
Texas Republicans want Trump to punish Mexico for missing water deadline
The citrus industry is at risk, farmers say, after Mexico failed to deliver water it owes Texas as part of a 1944 treaty. Now Republicans want Trump to punish Mexico.
Trump taps Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for assistant secretary of defense
The US Senate must confirm the appointment. Senator Brian Birdwell previously announced he would not seek another Texas Senate term.
Greg Abbott orders sweep of Austin homeless camps
Homelessness has been a perennial problem in Austin, but removing homeless encampments isn't a fix. It only causes harm and heartbreak.
How a Texas lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum
State Rep. Brian Harrison has been on a crusade against Texas universities, scouring course catalogs and university websites for examples of “gender ideology” or LGBTQ+ curriculum, and riling up his X followers about “liberal indoctrination” on campuses.
Texas court blocks execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson
Robert Roberson was scheduled to be executed Oct. 16 after being convicted of capital murder in 2003 for the death of his two-year-old daughter Nikki.
Texas megachurch founder, Robert Morris, pleads guilty to child sex crimes
Robert Morris is a former spiritual adviser to President Donald Trump, and his megachurch has been particularly active in Dallas-area GOP politics.
About the Texas National Guard now in Illinois
The Texas National Guard, no stranger to being deployed for immigration enforcement, is in the Midwest to “safeguard” ICE officers.
Texas State University professor who was fired to be reinstated by court
Thomas Alter, the Texas State University professor who was fired for comments he made during an online socialist conference won’t be allowed to teach but will be reinstated with pay, the university said.
Roughly 180 reports filed against Texas teachers for alleged comments about Charlie Kirk
Several school districts have already taken disciplinary action against staff for comments made about Charlie Kirk’s death.
ICE seeks to deport DACA recipient arrested at El Paso airport
An immigration judge ruled ICE can’t deport Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago, who has permission to be in the country, unless the agency can provide evidence that her legal status was revoked.
Longtime GOP Rep. Michael McCaul will not seek reelection
Austin lawmaker, Michael McCaul, chaired the influential House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees. He is the second Texas Republican this week to bow out of Congress.
Texas A&M University professor fired after viral video disputes termination
A Professor at Texas A&M University who was allegedly fired over a course description is disputing the termination.
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