Muslim leaders call on Abbott to retract 'defamatory' and 'dangerous' proclamation
A coalition of Muslim groups and interfaith leaders is speaking out against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations a terrorist organization.
A coalition of Muslim groups and interfaith leaders is speaking out against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who has labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations a terrorist organization.
Judge orders removal of Ten Commandments in classrooms
A federal judge has decided that a new Texas law requiring the Christian Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom is unconstitutional.
A federal judge has decided that a new Texas law requiring the Christian Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom is unconstitutional.
Federal judge orders removal of Ten Commandments from some North Texas schools
The decision requires the religious rules to be removed from certain school districts by Dec. 1.
The decision requires the religious rules to be removed from certain school districts by Dec. 1.
Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood and its successor organization, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) under state law.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood and its successor organization, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) under state law.
AG Paxton sues Central Texas school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments in classrooms
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Two Central Texas school districts are being sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for refusing to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Dallas church surprises federal workers with $2K checks
While the end might be in sight for federal workers who are furloughed, many are still struggling to pay their bills right now. That’s why a church in Dallas handed out $2,000 checks to federal workers in its congregation.
While the end might be in sight for federal workers who are furloughed, many are still struggling to pay their bills right now. That’s why a church in Dallas handed out $2,000 checks to federal workers in its congregation.
Oklahoma pastor faces human trafficking, sexual battery charges
An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.
An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.
Federal appeals court to hear Texas, Louisiana Ten Commandments cases
The full panel of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear both the Texas case and a similar case from Louisiana in January.
The full panel of judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will hear both the Texas case and a similar case from Louisiana in January.
AG Paxton asks Texas securities board to review EPIC City findings
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state's securities board to review his office's findings regarding a proposed Muslim-centric development in Collin and Hunt counties.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking the state's securities board to review his office's findings regarding a proposed Muslim-centric development in Collin and Hunt counties.
Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges
Robert Morris, a founding member and former lead pastor of Gateway Church, has pleaded guilty to crimes involving sexual acts with a child. The former North Texas megachurch pastor admitted guilt on five separate charges.
Robert Morris, a founding member and former lead pastor of Gateway Church, has pleaded guilty to crimes involving sexual acts with a child. The former North Texas megachurch pastor admitted guilt on five separate charges.
Gateway Church founder Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex crimes
Morris, 64, pleaded guilty before an Osage County, Oklahoma, judge on Thursday. He was accused of sexually abusing Cindy Clemishire, the plaintiff in the case, in the 1980s.
Morris, 64, pleaded guilty before an Osage County, Oklahoma, judge on Thursday. He was accused of sexually abusing Cindy Clemishire, the plaintiff in the case, in the 1980s.
Bronze tiger statue stolen from St. Pius X school
Two thieves were caught on camera stealing a bronze tiger statue from St. Pius X Catholic School in Dallas early Wednesday morning, prompting a police investigation and a fundraising effort by the church.
Two thieves were caught on camera stealing a bronze tiger statue from St. Pius X Catholic School in Dallas early Wednesday morning, prompting a police investigation and a fundraising effort by the church.
'Radical Left' can't prevent Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms, AG Paxton says
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
The AG says he'll defend schools from "the radical Left" if they comply with Senate Bill 10, which mandates the Christian rules be displayed in every public classroom in Texas.
Russell M. Nelson, oldest LDS president, dies at 101
Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the oldest leader in the faith’s history, died Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 101.
Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the oldest leader in the faith’s history, died Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 101.
Dallas Muslim community leader detained by ICE
ICE agents detained a Dallas Muslim community leader after he dropped his son off at school. He's lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years, according to the Muslim Legal Fund of America and he initially came here on a work visa. He'd been working on obtaining permanent legal status
ICE agents detained a Dallas Muslim community leader after he dropped his son off at school. He's lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years, according to the Muslim Legal Fund of America and he initially came here on a work visa. He'd been working on obtaining permanent legal status
FWISD school board approves Bible-based curriculum
Fort Worth ISD is converting seven schools into a "resource campus" model and approved a new curriculum with Christian themes, despite some public opposition.
Fort Worth ISD is converting seven schools into a "resource campus" model and approved a new curriculum with Christian themes, despite some public opposition.
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.
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.
Garland shooting victim forgives teen suspect
A Garland man says he has forgiven the 16-year-old accused of shooting him, describing the near-fatal incident as a "rebirth."
A Garland man says he has forgiven the 16-year-old accused of shooting him, describing the near-fatal incident as a "rebirth."
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.
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.