Oak Lawn church defies governor's crosswalk order by painting Pride steps
The colorful church steps in Dallas's Oak Lawn neighborhood stand as a symbolic defiance against Governor Abbott's directive to remove all politically themed crosswalks across Texas streets.
Gov. Abbott orders state-led homeless encampment removal in Austin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday directed state agencies to begin a concerted operation to remove homeless encampments and enforce laws in Austin, citing public safety concerns over "weapons, needles, and other debris" littering the city's streets and state property.
Governor Abbott to deploy National Guard to Austin ahead of 'No Kings' protest
Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.
Texas National Guard deployed for No Kings protest
Governor Greg Abbott is deploying the Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of a protest, a move Texas Democrats criticize as an infringement on free speech rights, while the number of deployed troops remains undisclosed.
Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Austin ahead of planned weekend protests
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of personnel and tactical assets from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to Austin in anticipation of what he says is a planned "antifa-linked demonstration."
Numerous rural hospitals on life support in Texas
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is pursuing $50 billion in federal funding to save and expand rural healthcare services as 76 rural hospitals face closure across the state.
Legality of the National Guard deployment to Chicago
A judge will hear arguments tomorrow on whether the deployment of the Texas national guard to Chicago is legal. The guard deployed at the request of President Trump and against the wishes of Illinois? democrat leaders. Posturing, posing and tough rhetoric is ramping up between Chicago leaders and the trump administration. President Trump posted today that the governor and Chicago mayor "should be in jail."
Texas DPS directed to increase new THC rule enforcement
Gov. Abbott ordered the increase Tuesday, calling hemp products dangerous and saying Texas must protect children from vape shops.
Texas National Guard arrive in Chicago amid backlash
400 Texas National Guard members have arrived in Chicago as part of a federal deployment. The deployment is meant to protect federal property and employees amid clashes between ICE agents and protesters. Illinois' governor is suing to stop the deployment, calling it "unlawful and dangerous."
Pam Bondi deflects on Texas Troops arrival in Illinois
400 guard soldiers were activated; an unknown number arrived today at a training facility southwest of Chicago. President trump has repeatedly cited Chicago as an example of a crime ridden city run by democrats. Attorney general Pam Bondi was asked about that and other issues during a heated senate hearing today.
Gov. Abbott deploys Texas National Guard to Chicago
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has authorized the president to call up 400 members of the Texas National Guard to serve in Illinois. President Trump said they are needed to protect federal property and employees in Chicago.
Coppell ISD parents fight to save elementary school
A contentious debate is underway in Coppell ISD as parents fight to prevent the school board from voting to close Town Center Elementary School to help alleviate an $8.5 million budget deficit.
New Texas THC rule enforcement begins Wednesday
Emergency THC regulations put into place earlier in September will be enforced starting on Wednesday.
New emergency THC rules now in effect in Texas
The rules, issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, prevent hemp consumables from being sold to those younger than 21.
Allen ISD begins displaying Ten Commandments posters
A new Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom is facing legal challenges and has been temporarily blocked in some districts, even as Allen ISD has begun placing donated posters in its classrooms.
Allen ISD begins displaying Ten Commandments posters in classrooms following new Texas law
A new Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom is facing legal challenges and has been temporarily blocked in some districts, even as Allen ISD has begun placing donated posters in its classrooms.
The limits of free speech on Texas college campuses
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
Governor Abbott condemns expelled students' behavior regarding Charlie Kirk death
A Texas Tech student and a TXST student have been expelled for mocking the death of Charlie Kirk on campus.
Student no longer at Texas State after actions at Charlie Kirk memorial event
Governor Greg Abbott called on Texas State to expel a student over the student's actions that were caught on video at a Charlie Kirk memorial event. Now, the "individual is no longer at Texas State."