Lina Hidalgo on 7 years leading Harris County: ‘I’m most proud of this community’
| September 25, 2025
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo cited a long list of accomplishments during nearly seven years as the county’s chief executive.
Texas lawmakers want to honor Charlie Kirk by investigating free speech on college campuses
| September 23, 2025
COLLEGE STUDENTS | DFW TEXED | EXCO-Player | local politics | old texas | Republicans | TEXAS | TEXAS LEGISLATURE
Top Republicans in the Texas Legislature, already cracking down on speech they don’t care for from professors and students, formed two committees to study “bias, discourse, and freedom of speech” on public college campuses.
The committees, which are stacked with Republicans, were formed following the killing of far right political activist Charlie Kirk, and come as Texas professors have come under online scrutiny.
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James Talarico reclaiming Christianity from alt-right, DFW supporter says
| September 23, 2025
collin county | DFW | DFW EVENTS | EXCO-Player | James Talarico | local politics | old texas | TEXAS | US SENATE
Watch as Collin County resident Katie Ryan shares why state Rep. James Talarico—a 36-year-old former teacher and aspiring preacher—has her support as he kicks off his US Senate campaign.
Talarico will face former US Rep. Colin Allred and former astronaut Terry Virt in the Democratic primary in March.
What you need to know about THC bans in Texas
| September 19, 2025
Changes are coming to the T💨C industry in Texas.
Although lawmakers failed to pass a blanket ban on consumable h3mp products, Gov. Greg Abbott recently issued an executive order mandating state agencies develop a ban on sales to minors and regulate the products similar to alcohol.
Vape pens containing T💨C are now banned in retailers as well.
Texas teacher fired over Charlie Kirk comments amid free speech crackdown
| September 19, 2025
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.