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Texas Lawmakers Target Misconduct from Public School Contractors After Recent Incidents
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers are seeking ways to crack down on the hiring of public school contract employees who may pose a danger to students following scandals involving inappropriate sexual behavior. Last year, police arrested Austin Independent School District (AISD) tutor Isaiah Xavier Smith for indecency with a child at Akins High School.
SpaceX’s ‘Starship’ Water Deluge System Faces Another Environmental Lawsuit
While billionaire Texan Elon Musk continues to launch rockets at his South Texas “Starbase,” new lawsuits from environmental groups are launching allegations against the space exploration company — and now a state regulator tasked with approving permitting for the operation. The South Texas Environmental Justice Network, in partnership with the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas, has
Texas Gets $8 Million For Oyster Restoration
Texas oysters will soon receive a significant boost, thanks to a recently awarded $8.2 million large-scale oyster restoration project. The project is funded by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)’s Office of Habitat Conservation as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Led by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and
House Bill Seeks to Clarify Legality Surrounding Texas Abortion Law
State Rep. Ann Johnson (D-Houston) filed a bill to “ensure medically necessary exceptions” for Texas’ abortion laws by clarifying healthcare providers’ liability when performing abortions for various motivations — alleging that Gov. Greg Abbott banned abortions in Texas with no exceptions. “Texas women were robbed of their freedom. Some were even robbed of their lives.
Amarillo Conservative Donor Starts $20 Million Fund to Target 2026 Primary and General Election
Alex Fairly, health care businessman and conservative megadonor from Amarillo, has launched a new initiative to target the 2026 Republican primary and general elections. The Texas Republican Leadership Fund (TRLF) was created with the Texas Ethics Commission on Tuesday, as Fairly’s release said, “out of concern that the Texas House still lacks a united Republican
Texas Electors Cast Presidential Ballots for Donald Trump and J.D. Vance
Pursuant to the quadrennial requirement in the Texas Constitution, the 40 presidential electors for the 2024 election met in Austin on Tuesday to cast their ballots for President-elect Donald Trump and vice president-elect J.D. Vance. The process is less pivotal than it once was, as each party selects its own set of electors in each
B&C Club Creates Javelina Category
The Boone and Crockett Club announced today that it will be creating a new category in its big game records for javelina (collared peccary, Pecari tajacu), the first new category created since 2001. The proposal to include a new big game category for javelina was brought forward to B&C’s Big Game Records committee by a working
Big Brained Flounder
In the past we’ve taken a look at observations of black drum and speckled sea trout kept in a (very large) aquarium. Well, after releasing the speckled trout we moved on to flounder. Luke the Fluke has now been residing in the aquarium for a couple of months—and the revelations have been rather amazing. Luke
New ‘Make Texans Healthy Again’ Initiative Launches Advocacy Campaign
The “Make America Healthy Again” movement has sparked a nationwide focus on wellness, and a new group in Texas is carrying the torch with a fresh initiative. “Make Texans Healthy Again” or MTHA is a new project started by political consultant Travis McCormick. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be
Mountain Lion Hit By Longview Police Vehicle
In the early morning hours on Tuesday, Dec. 10, a mountain lion was struck by a Longview Police Department (LPD) patrol vehicle. The police department contacted the Gregg County Game Warden and coordinated the retrieval of the deceased lion. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff took possession of the deceased lion to collect DNA
Elon Musk Requests Election to Incorporate ‘Starbase’ City
Elon Musk is further cementing SpaceX as a fixture of Texas, submitting a letter in an effort to incorporate a portion of Cameron County into a new town. “Starbase” is the planned name of the incorporation near the Rio Grande Valley. Musk’s letter was submitted to Judge Eddie Trevion in Cameron County. × This page
Tarrant Appraisal District Votes to Leave Texas Association of Appraisal Districts, Board Member DeOtte Retires
The Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors voted 6 to 3 not to renew its membership in the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD). Board members Alan Blaylock, Gloria Pena, and Tarrant County Tax Assessor-Collector Wendy Burgess voted against the measure. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to
