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Abbott Demands Paxton Shut Down CAIR Operations in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) use “existing tools” to strip the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) of its nonprofit status and “eliminate” the organization’s ability to operate in Texas. On November 18, Abbott designated the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as “foreign terrorist organizations.” × This page requires
HUD Closes Biden-Era Investigation Into Texas General Land Office
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has closed an investigation and rescinded the Biden administration’s finding that the Texas General Land Office (GLO) used racial discrimination in the distribution of Hurricane Harvey recovery funds. “President Trump is ending weaponization of the federal government against the American people,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner
Paxton Sues Out-of-State Nurse Practitioner for Allegedly Distributing Abortion Pills Into Texas
The State of Texas is suing an out-of-state nurse practitioner for allegedly providing chemical abortion pills to women in the state via telemedicine company Her Safe Harbor. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit against defendant Debra Lynch, Delaware Community Care, LLC, and Her Safe Harbor in a Jefferson County District Court on the basis
Southern District of Texas Denaturalizes U.S. Citizen Convicted of Child Sexual Assault
A U.S. citizen born in Mexico and naturalized in 2010 has had his citizenship revoked after it was discovered he committed a child sexual assault prior to his naturalization and concealed it on his citizenship application. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in McAllen granted an order on January 22 revoking
Gov. Greg Abbott Freezes H-1B Visa Applications for Texas Universities, State Agencies
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on all H-1B visa applications for public universities and state agencies on Tuesday. The pause is set to last until the Texas Legislature addresses the matter when it reconvenes in January 2027. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium
Texas Electric Grid Withstands Winter Storm Fern
In contrast to the cascading events that crashed Texas’ power grid in the winter of 2021, the state’s energy generation and transmission have held up against increased demand under Winter Storm Fern. Arctic air swept into West Texas on Friday and progressed across the state over the weekend, bringing sleet, snow, and ice that led
Paxton Confirms Comptroller Can Block ESA Funds for Schools Tied to Terrorist Groups
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion confirming the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ full authority to block taxpayer funds from going to schools tied to terrorist groups or foreign adversaries, according to a January 24 press release. On December 12, Hancock requested an opinion from Paxton asking if schools with such ties
How To Target Big Winter Black Drum
Few fish on the Texas coast are more overlooked than big black drum. They don’t draw crowds like oversized redfish or flashy pelagics, but the anglers who know them understand just how impressive these fish can be. Black drum pushing 40, 50, even 70 pounds are among the strongest and most stubborn fighters in shallow
Number of Texas’ Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn Grows in the New Year
The cities of Matador and Lockney both passed ordinances along with Borden County. Seventy-six cities and and 15 counties have passed measures with six provisions: to prohibit abortion within its jurisdiction, abortions on its residents no matter where the abortion takes place, abortion trafficking through the jurisdiction, mailing of chemical abortion drugs into the municipality
Federal Judge Upholds West Texas A&M Drag Show Ban, Appeal Hearing Canceled
U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk has upheld a previous ruling in favor of West Texas A&M University’s decision to ban drag shows on campus and has effectively canceled the appeal hearing that was set to take place this Friday. The case has been in the works for the past three years, coming onto the scene in
Documenting an Alaska Village, Before and After the Storm That Destroyed It
Joann Carl’s dog Rocky, a long-eared, short-legged mix the color of graham crackers, has become Alaska famous since I first met Carl in April. Over the past few months, she’s seen his photo all over Facebook, she said, rescued after Typhoon Halong wiped away more than half the homes in her coastal Alaska Native village
Stay tuned! Tonight, Friday Jan. 23rd, Ladies in Leather Parade & Rally announces their 2026 location.
Follow Ladies in Leather Parade & Rally on Facebook to catch tonight’s live announcement at 7:00 PM on 1/26/2026 of the rally’s newest location. https://www.facebook.com/ladiesinleatherparade Each year, the “LiL,” the largest travelling all-women’s motorcycle parade and rally, takes place in a new city. Past host cities have included Beaumont, Llano, and College Station in Texas,
