“TexAM” Sued by Texas AG Accused of Misleading Would-be Students
Texas American Muslim University (TexAM) has never received the required Certificate of Authority from the state to operate or grant degrees in Texas under Chapter 61 of the Texas Education Code and is accused of misrepresenting itself as a university and adopting branding too similar to Texas A&M.
Early Voting Ends May 22
Voters across Texas will weigh in on over 30 races, including a closely watched battle between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Early voting begins May 18 and ends May 22.
Bishop, Taft, Three Rivers Named in Texas Tax Transparency Report
AG Paxon sends letters prohibiting Bishop, Taft and Three Rivers along with 130 cities from illegally raising taxes after they failed to be transparent with taxpayers.
Healthcare Fraud Settlement Creates Nation’s First-Ever Detransition Clinic
Texas has secured a settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital that compels the creation of the country’s first-ever Detransition Clinic.
City of Corpus Christi Launches Online Water Usage Portal
As the region continues to face persistent drought, this tool serves as a critical resource for proactive conservation.
Due to State’s New Regulations, Texas Summer Camps Have Closed, Scaled Back Operations
There are 66 fewer active summer camps in Texas compared to December, according to the state.
Citing National Security Concerns, Defense Department Delays 54 Wind Projects
The Defense Department is pausing routine federal permits for 165 land-based projects, including dozens in Texas.
Ongoing Harbor Bridge Project Detour
Daytime connector ramp detours will be in effect May 19 - 21.
10,000 Runners Expected for Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
The sold out marathon is one of the largest relay marathons in the United States.
Texas Executes 600th Inmate
Edward Busby was executed by lethal injection Thursday, reinforcing Texas’ position as the nation's leader in capital punishment.
Texas AG Blocks More Than 130 Cities from Raising Property Taxes
Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the cities, most of them small, of violating a state law aimed at preventing cities from unduly raising property taxes.
Texas Sues Fake Childcare Businesses to Fraudulently Obtain H-1B Visas
These businesses claim to provide legitimate services in order to fraudulently sponsor H-1B visas for employees.
Texas County Pause Data Center Construction
A rural Texas county on Tuesday approved a one-year pause on the construction of new data centers in unincorporated areas, citing public safety and public health concerns.
Josiah Ponce First-Ever Dual Credit Student Serving as Keynote Speaker at DMC Graduation
CCISD Collegiate High School graduating senior earning his Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts before high school diploma, plans to continue educational pathway to become a Superintendent of Schools someday.
Proposed Gas Storage Facility
The action will authorize the execution of two real estate contracts associated with the proposed project, including approximately 3,021 acres of property over an underground pore space designated for natural gas storage.
City of Corpus Christi Awards Contract for Reclaimed Water Project
As the pump station and reclaimed water line are constructed, Valero will build its own infrastructure to collect reclaimed water for its own use, reducing demand on potable water reserves.
Texas Tech University Discipline Case Over Alleged Charlie Kirk Comments Moves Forward
University officials issued a written reprimand for the alleged comments. The lawsuit argues Texas Tech violated her free speech rights.
Corpus Christi Moves Toward Mandatory 25% Cut in Water Use if Emergency is Declared
Final approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.
Companies Moving Their Legal Homes to Texas
A company’s legal home determines which state taxes and laws governing corporations it will be subject to. Some are fleeing Delaware in search of a friendlier environment in Texas.
Texas Sues Netflix for Spying on Texas Kids
For years, Netflix represented to consumers that it did not collect or share extensive user data. In reality, Netflix is a logging company that records and monetizes billions of behavioral events.