Mixed reactions come in after approval of school curriculum with Biblical references
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
Texas school districts now have another option for curriculum, dubbed Bluebonnet Learning. Its approval was quickly followed by both praise and backlash.
SpaceX lift-off and Bibles stories in schools: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
This Week in Texas Politics saw a South Texas blast off for Donald Trump, a back-out that resulted in Ken Paxton being left out, and a few surprising political pivots and resets.
Ken Paxton won't testify in whistleblower lawsuit, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
The Texas Supreme Court said on Friday that Attorney General Ken Paxton does not need to testify under oath in a lawsuit filed by former employees.
Trump's hush money sentencing postponed indefinitely
President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money trial conviction has been postponed indefinitely, according to court records.
President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money trial conviction has been postponed indefinitely, according to court records.
Trump to nominate Pam Bondi for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination for attorney general comes after Matt Gaetz was withdrawn from consideration following a meeting with senators on Wednesday.
Trump’s Cabinet, White House staff picks: Who’s been nominated so far
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
President-elect Donald Trump is filling key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on people who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign.
Trump may roll back $7,500 EV tax credit
Biden imposed a $7,500 tax credit for EVs.
Biden imposed a $7,500 tax credit for EVs.
‘God Bless the USA’ charts again after Trump’s win
Lee Greenwood confirmed he would be performing “God Bless the USA" during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.
Lee Greenwood confirmed he would be performing “God Bless the USA" during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas over voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Texas. Paxton's lawsuit says that municipalities cannot refuse to enforce Texas drug laws.
Who will Trump pick for attorney general after Gaetz’s withdrawal?
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as Trump’s attorney general pick has sparked speculation about who will now lead the Department of Justice.
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as Trump’s attorney general pick has sparked speculation about who will now lead the Department of Justice.
Matt Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for attorney general, has withdrawn from consideration for the job after meeting with senators Wednesday.
Elon Musk impersonator accused of stealing up to $600K from woman using Facebook, Bradenton police say
A man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook is facing charges, accused of stealing as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network, the Bradenton Police Department said.
A man pretending to be billionaire Elon Musk on Facebook is facing charges, accused of stealing as much as $600,000 from a woman he befriended on the social network, the Bradenton Police Department said.
1,500 migrants head toward US border, some hoping to arrive before Trump’s second term
Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.
Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.
Texas adds more border buoys to Rio Grande in attempt to stop illegal crossings
New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.
New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.
US Foods expansion in Buda will create 165 new jobs
Governor Greg Abbott announced US Foods, Inc. will expand their existing food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda.
Governor Greg Abbott announced US Foods, Inc. will expand their existing food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda.
What to know about Dr. Oz, the TV host tapped to run Medicare and Medicaid
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host better known as “Dr. Oz,” has been tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon turned talk show host better known as “Dr. Oz,” has been tapped to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order targeting Chinese government operatives in Texas
The order is in response to “Operation Fox Hunt,” a Chinese government initiative intended to root out corruption but in practice has been used to intimidate Chinese citizens living abroad.
The order is in response to “Operation Fox Hunt,” a Chinese government initiative intended to root out corruption but in practice has been used to intimidate Chinese citizens living abroad.
Joe Biden turns 82, cementing status as oldest US president in office
President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, reinforcing his position as the oldest president in U.S. history.
President Joe Biden celebrated his 82nd birthday on Wednesday, reinforcing his position as the oldest president in U.S. history.
Trump to nominate Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.
Linda McMahon served as the Small Business Administrator director during Donald Trump’s first term and is the co-founder of WWE.
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.