POLITICS
Hundreds at Blanson CTE High School stage anti‑ICE walkout
| February 6, 2026
Hundreds of students at Blanson CTE High School walked out today, taking a stand against ICE in a peaceful on‑campus demonstration.
Jasmine Crockett: ‘We are slipping further into a full on dictatorship’
| February 6, 2026
Watch US Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) demand justice for the brothers of Renee Good—who was shot and killed by a federal immigration agency in Minneapolis last month—during a meeting held Tuesday by Congressional Democrats that examined violence recently inflicted by ICE.
How much will a Texas private school voucher cover?
| February 6, 2026
Applications for Texas’ private school voucher program are now open. Here’s how far that $10,000 will get you.
Hutchins Mayor, residents condemn proposed ICE facility
| February 5, 2026
During a City Council meeting Monday night, Hutchins residents voiced their opposition to a proposed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in their city, which is located 15 miles south of downtown Dallas.
On the issues: Q&A with the Texas Republicans running for U.S. Senate
| February 5, 2026
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In a rare intraparty clash of political heavyweights, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn is fighting to extend his career in the March 3 Republican primary against Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt of Houston.
On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate
| February 5, 2026
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In a rare opportunity for Texas Democrats, this year’s primary for U.S. Senate features a highly competitive race between two rising stars with national audiences and strong fundraising abilities.
Houston father demands answers about son killed by off-duty ICE agent
| February 5, 2026
A Houston father wants accountability after his son, Keith Porter Jr., was shot and killed by an off‑duty ICE agent in Los Angeles.
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.
Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is trying to understand what happens to them.
| February 3, 2026
In subsequent years, other stories would come out about babies dying after their mothers gave birth alone in custody and women miscarrying due to alleged medical neglect. There have also been at least seven federal lawsuits filed in the past decade alleging mistreatment of pregnant jail inmates in Texas, according to a recent NBC and Bloomberg Law investigation.
Greg Abbott wants Austin school district investigated after students protest ICE during class
| February 2, 2026
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to investigate Austin ISD after hundreds of students walked out of class to protest US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday.