Why Texas students need school libraries
| November 26, 2025
Watch as Amanda Jones, author of “That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America,” shares how school libraries help boost student performance and what happens when libraries are turned into disciplinary centers or computer labs.
Jones’ comments came during an event at Half Price Books in Dallas on Saturday.
Houston turkey drive helps families in need for Thanksgiving
| November 26, 2025
Houston families facing food insecurity, made worse by the interruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the federal government shutdown, received a boost: 600 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving.
Houston City Council Member Tiffany Thomas, who represents District F in west Houston, donated 300 turkeys, adding to the 150 from Alief ISD and 150 from Houston ISD. The turkey drives were held Nov. 19 and Nov. 21.
Here’s how to spot when power’s being abused
| November 26, 2025
Don't try to ignore these red flags before it's too late! You might end up with something worse than a catfish—an authoritarian government.
Far-right conservatives are rewriting Texas history. Education advocates are sounding the alarm.
| November 26, 2025
DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | K-12 education | Republicans | state board of education | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Education advocates are raising concerns over a new panel stacked with conservatives that will reshape how social studies are taught in Texas public schools.
Texas Tea: Three Democrats vs. the Republican aiming to become Texas’ longest-serving governor
| November 24, 2025
So far, there's three Democrats looking to defeat Greg Abbott and become the governor of Texas, but do they have what it takes? Here's one Texan's opinion.