Legal battle over religious displays in Texas classrooms
A federal judge has temporarily blocked 11 Texas school districts from enforcing a new state law that requires the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, siding with parents who argue the law violates the First Amendment.
Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, dead at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.
Thieves steal uninsured church building materials from Fort Worth congregation
After thieves stole a pre-fabricated metal building that was to be the new home for Longvue Baptist Church, the uninsured congregation is now offering a $1,000 reward for information.
Texas students face major changes as new education laws take effect
New Texas education laws banning cell phones and requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms are among the changes now in effect for the upcoming school year.
1 Year Later: First Baptist Dallas working to rebuild historic sanctuary after devastating fire
It’s been exactly one year since a devastating fire partially destroyed First Baptist Dallas’ historic sanctuary.
East Plano Islamic Center challenges state order to stop funeral services
The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) is suing the state to resume Islamic funeral rites, which were halted by a Texas Funeral Commission order in March.
Texas families of different faiths sue over law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
Sixteen Texas families of different faiths have filed a lawsuit looking to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms.
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90
Family members of the Rev. Jimmy Swaggart say the famed 1980s televangelist has passed away at the age of 90.
Texas Supreme Court allows breach of contract case against SMU to continue
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said it would allow a breach of contract case to continue against Southern Methodist University.
Poll shows low support for taxpayer-funded religious schools
The recent poll sheds light on an ongoing debate involving the role of religion in public schools.
U.S. Dept. of Justice ends investigation of EPIC City
The U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into EPIC City after developers affirmed inclusivity.
North Texas faith leaders sue TEA, school districts over Ten Commandments law
The plaintiffs argue the law violates the First Amendment by unconstitutionally pressuring students into religious observance and interfering with parents' rights regarding their children's religious education.
Kingdom Ministry Iowa camp investigated, 88 kids removed amid abuse claims
Authorities in Columbus Junction, Iowa, said they removed 88 minors from a church camp earlier this month after receiving reports of alleged abuse.
Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional, court rules
A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.
Gateway Church faces layoffs as donations plummet amid Robert Morris scandal
Gateway Church is experiencing financial difficulties and staff layoffs due to a decline in donations following the child sex abuse allegations and subsequent indictment against its former pastor, Robert Morris, who is now engaged in an arbitration dispute with the church over millions in benefits.
Historian who found Ireland's mass grave of babies was scorned in hometown
Catherine Corless, the historian who found the gravesite of nearly 800 babies and children beneath an Irish home for unwed mothers, was widely ridiculed for her life's work.
America's longest-running TV evangelist, Jimmy Swaggart, in critical condition after cardiac episode
Jimmy Swaggart's son says only a 'miracle' can save the influential preacher who has broadcasted longer than any other American evangelist.