Politics Texas teacher fired over Charlie Kirk comments amid free speech crackdown Staff Reports September 19, 2025 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link Hundreds of Texas teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency over social media posts commenting on Charlie Kirk’s death, sparking concerns over free speech. Popular News Heads up, cyclists and joggers: White Oak Bayou Greenway closed near N. Shepherd for 3 months Infrastructure Texas-based companies dominate list when it comes to customers’ power shutoffs News Survivors of TX extreme weather events seek support from lawmakers Culture Volunteers work to safeguard history at 140-year-old Black cemetery News State investigators issue final Camp Mystic report detailing cascading failures during July 4 flood Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Economy Dallas County Judge calls data center tax breaks a ‘disastrous decision’ Civil Rights Rep. Yvette Clarke warns 19 Black-led congressional seats could disappear Sports First‑time visitors from across the world arrive in Houston for the World Cup Labor Houston stadium workers demand respect ahead of World Cup Environment ‘You’re fighting a ghost’: Why taking on Texas data centers is so hard