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Campus DEI Offices Discussed in Texas House Higher Education Committee Hearing
A hearing in the Texas House Higher Education Committee convened this week, where the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices on college campuses was discussed and debated among lawmakers and university presidents. Chairman Terry Wilson (R-Georgetown) had invited testimony from the Texas A&M University and University of Texas (UT) systems to present their
Texas, Nuclear Regulatory Commission Debate Radioactive Waste Storage at U.S. Supreme Court
Texas squared off with the federal government at the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday over the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) approval of a license to store spent nuclear fuel at a Permian Basin facility. At the center of the dispute is an Andrews County facility that currently stores low-level radioactive waste but sought approval for
Trump’s Address to Congress Features Honored Texans, Lawmaker Disruptions
President Donald Trump laid out his legislative agenda in a speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, where a number of Texas elected officials took center stage throughout the evening. The fireworks began as soon as Trump entered the chamber. While he greeted lawmakers and shook hands with Republican supporters, at one
‘Michael Jordan of Politics’: Valentina Gomez Brings Brazen Brand from Missouri to Texas
Social media sensation Valentina Gomez has taken the online world by storm, amassing millions of views in audacious, attention-grabbing videos chock-full of various slurs and threats against “pedophiles” and other sexual offenders — first as a candidate for Missouri Secretary of State (SOS), and now with her sights set on Texas’ 31st Congressional District. A
Senate Committee Approves Removing Legal Exception Related to Pornography, Sexual Performance of a Child
The Texas Senate Committee on Criminal Justice took testimony Tuesday on legislation seeking to address the creation and distribution of pornographic material, including computer-generated images of children, and moved to strike a long-standing exception in state laws protecting children. “The purpose of today’s hearing is to take up and consider items related to [artificial intelligence
Texas Lawmaker Proposes ‘Enhanced Penalty’ for Criminal Activity While Masked and Disguised
University campus protests have sparked a discussion regarding the balance between campus safety and political expression, with one Texas lawmaker now filing a bill to create an “enhanced penalty for committing offense while disguised or masked.” House Bill (HB) 3061 by Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress) is designed to enhance the punishment for certain criminal offenses
Former Uvalde Mayor, Now-Lawmaker Files Priority School Safety Bill
State Rep. Don McLaughlin (R-Uvalde), who was the mayor of Uvalde when a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in Robb Elementary School three years ago, filed a Texas House priority school safety bill this week. Dubbed “The Uvalde Strong Act,” House Bill (HB) 33 mandates that schools and police forces develop active shooter
‘THC Ban,’ Compassionate Use Bills Hear 10 Hours of Testimony in Senate Committee Hearing
The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee endured a full day of testimony Monday, where debate, discussion, and passionate pleas from witnesses descended on the upper chamber to consider the future of THC and cannabis in the state. Senate Bill (SB) 3, known as “Banning THC in Texas,” was the major focus of the day, while
Try These Four Tips For Jetty Sheepshead
Texas coastal waters are filled with these hard-fighting, excellent-tasting fish that get little respect despite their outstanding attributes. Sheepshead congregate in large numbers at our jetty systems, and right now is an excellent time to catch them as they begin gathering for their spawn, which will take place next month. Their unique dentition gives them
Special Gulf Shark Program Helps KIds
Gulf Great White Sharks, is committed to inspiring and educating children about the ocean and its incredible creatures. That’s why it’s partnering with Wild Wishes® to bring shark educational gift packages to children who are facing challenges such as depression, loneliness, critical illness, and parental loss. “We believe that learning about sharks can spark hope,
City of Fort Worth Argues Election is Necessary to Detach Part of Keller ISD
The City of Fort Worth has weighed into Keller Independent School District’s (ISD) consideration of a proposed detachment plan, submitting a letter to Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton urging that citizens ought to be allowed to vote on whether the plan should move forward. Fort Worth City Attorney Leann Guzman argued that the Texas
Festival To Focus On Prescribe Fire, Wildlife
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department invites the public to learn about the importance of fire in nature at the East Texas Fire and Nature Festival. The event takes place 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. April 5 at the Tyler Nature Center, 11942 FM 848, Tyler, TX 75707. The free festival demonstrates the multiple benefits of
