The Bush name is making headlines again, but this time it’s in the form of one of the grandsons. 41st U.S. President George H. W. […]
Tag: Texas
Texas Valedictorian Uses Graduation Speech to Address Abortion Rights
Paxton Smith, a graduate of Lake Highlands High School, scrapped her pre-approved draft to respond to Texas’ “heartbeat” bill. What We Know: Smith’s initial speech […]
Republicans and Democrats Clash Over Texas Voting Rights Bill
Texas Democrats walked out of the Austin House of Representatives on Sunday in opposition to Senate Bill 7, a newly proposed piece of legislation spearheaded […]
DNA Exonerates Texas Man, Lydell Grant, in 2010 Murder Case
Newly tested DNA from under the victim’s fingernails exonerated Lydell Grant and convicted Jermario Carter for the murder of Aaron Scherhorn in 2010. Representatives from […]
Fort Hood Unveils Gate and Plaque Honoring Vanessa Guillén
Fort Hood, Texas will memorialize Army specialist Vanessa Guillén days before the anniversary of her disappearance. What We Know: On Monday afternoon, a private ceremony […]
3 Dead in ‘Domestic’ Shooting Situation in Texas, Suspect Arrested
Authorities have arrested a former sheriff’s office detective for the deaths of two women and one man. What We Know: The Austin Police Department arrested 41-year-old Stephen […]
College Student, 12, To Major In Astronomical Science To Become NASA Engineer
A gifted 12-year-old is now a soon-to-be college student. What We Know: Alena Wicker will be virtually attending Arizona State University this May after she graduates high school. […]
Texas Students Disciplined for ‘Slave-Trading Game’ That Auctioned off Classmates
A group of students at a Texas school was disciplined for setting up an online slave-trading forum where they pretended to auction off their classmates […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Bans Government-Mandated ‘Vaccine Passports’
On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott banned government-mandated “vaccine passports” in Texas. What We Know: The Republican governor signed an executive order that prohibits state agencies, or organizations receiving […]
Teacher Sparks Outrage for Making Students Watch Derek Chauvin Trial and Act as Mock Jurors
A Texas high school teacher is in hot water after making students watch Derek Chauvin’s trial for an assignment without their parents’ consent. What We Know: Parents at Cedar […]