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A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say
"A North Texas college donated land to a Christian school. State and federal laws prohibit such gifts, experts say" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
16 state coalition sues Biden administration to block amnesty plan
(The Center Square) – A 16-state coalition led by Texas has sued the Biden administration to stop a widespread amnesty plan from going into effect. They did so two months after President Joe Biden announced the plan designed to fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living […]
Colorado group helps other transgender people escape hostile states, unsafe conditions
Transgender Texans, frequently the targets of antagonistic state legislation and policies, continually weigh the threats to their civil rights against the costs of relocating to safer, more survivable states.
Texas' strict abortion laws may be fueling tragic trend: 6 babies abandoned in Harris Co. since June
Investigators are calling it an epidemic: parents abandoning their babies.ABC13 has reported on six instances of child abandonment in Harris County since the beginning of June. In two cases, children died.READ RELATED: Multiple babies found abandoned last month in Houston: 'It's heartbreaking'Leah Kipley with the National Safe Haven Alliance said the landscape is troubling.States like Texas with near-total abortion bans are dealing with more parents abandoning their children for several reasons like desperation and a lack of information.Texas' safe haven law, or the Baby Moses law, allows a parent to leave a baby less than 60 days old safe and unharmed at a hospital, fire station, or EMS station.They must notify an employee that the child needs a safe haven.Though this type of law exists nationwide, Kipley said parents still need more support.The National Safe Haven Alliance has helped save more than 4,800 babies since 1999. Their hotline for immediate assistance is 1-888-510-BABY(2229).For updates on this story, follow Briana Conner on Facebook, X and Instagram.RELATED: Houston woman abandoned 40 years ago says bigger conversation needed after 2 babies found days apartRELATED: 18-year-old charged after newborn abandoned in dumpster near SW Houston apartment, HPD says
Sheila Jackon Lee’s daughter files to finish out her mother’s term
Sign up for the We the Texans newsletter to receive twice-monthly updates on our year-long initiative dedicated to boosting civic engagement and chronicling how democracy is experienced in Texas. U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s daughter, Erica Lee Carter, will be the only Democrat on the ballot seeking to finish the...
Abbott blasts Harris as California liberal extremist
(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasted Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee saying she is a California liberal and extremist. Harris was officially nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night. While attacking her opponent, former President Donald Trump, and Republicans who support him throughout her speech, she said she would unify all Americans if elected president. ...
Fourth Member Of Texas Megachurch Leaves Over Moral Issue
The Gateway Church in Texas saw another high-ranking pastor leave over what's being described as a "moral issue." Per CBS News, Kemtal Glasgow was fired from his pastoral position. He's the fourth leader to leave the church over a span of two months. The church asked for Glasgow's resignation, which was addressed by one of the elders, Tra Willbanks.
Ector Co fire destroys house, shop, seven vehicles
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – Odessa Fire Rescue responded to the 5700 block of North Sierra Avenue at about 12:08 pm on Saturday, August 24. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small shop, a single wide trailer house, and seven vehicles on fire. Red Cross was notified to help. A dog was found dead at the […]
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