New Texas laws tackle abortion, and religious displays
More than 800 new Texas laws, many of them centered on "culture war" issues, will take effect on September 1, including new rules for displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and a ban on public funds for out-of-state abortions.
Ken Paxton investigates Plano ISD for antisemitism
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Plano ISD, accusing the district of promoting antisemitism through its curriculum and allowing pro-Palestinian student walkouts.
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates Plano ISD over antisemitism claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Plano ISD, accusing the district of promoting antisemitism through its curriculum and allowing pro-Palestinian student walkouts.
2 killed, 17 others injured in church school shooting
A gym filled with families mourning the loss of two children. They were gunned down while sitting in church. 17 other people including 14 children were injured but are expected to survive. Investigators are focusing on the dead shooter and why he chose to fire into the morning mass.
Church school shooting in Minnesota kills 2 kids
Police say a shooter opened fire outside a church, through the windows of the sanctuary targeting Catholic school children who were praying at morning mass. Two children, ages 8 and 10, were killed.
Legal battle over religious display 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.
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.
Texas community rallies against nazi flags at school
An unknown individual hung Nazi flags at Rockwall-Heath High School, leading to a police investigation and a community rally in protest.
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.
Thieves steal uninsured church building materials
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.