Staff Reports
Texas American Federation of Teachers seeks injunction against social media investigations
| February 4, 2026
The Texas American Federation of Teachers is pushing forward with a legal fight against the Texas Education Agency, challenging investigations into educators’ social media posts.
‘Dangerous’ 287(g) agreements repurpose state officers as ICE agents
| February 4, 2026
When it comes to highly controversial 287(g) agreements, Denton County has adopted the task force model, which is the most involved option.
Houston Rep. Sylvia Garcia introduces bill targeting ICE overreach
| February 3, 2026
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D‑TX) is pushing to restore local control and stop federal overreach in immigration enforcement.
Christian Menefee clinches Texas CD‑18 seat in runoff election
| February 2, 2026
Democrat Christian D. Menefee has won the CD‑18 runoff election, defeating fellow party member Amanda Edwards.
‘Caring is not weakness’: Hundreds protest ICE in Dallas
| February 1, 2026
Hundreds protested US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and honored the lives of Alex Pretti and Renee Good—who were both shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis this month—on Thursday night in Dallas.
Houston schools approves magnet and Career Technical Education changes
| February 1, 2026
In the midst of a state‑appointed takeover, Houston Federation of Teachers president Jackie Anderson is speaking out.