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Texas Tries to Shut Down Catholic Charity for Housing Migrants

August 2nd, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is accusing the Annunciation House, a Catholic charity in El Paso, of "human smuggling" and "operating a stash house" for feeding and housing migrants crossing the border.

Political & Religious Controversy 558 Comments

Texas Wants Bible Stories in Elementary School Curriculum

June 3rd, 2024

Texas leaders are pitching a school curriculum redesign that includes stories from the Bible. Critics say it's a clear constitutional violation, but supporters claim the Bible provides key context for students.

Political & Religious Controversy 149 Comments

Texas Woman's Case Shines Spotlight on Strict Abortion Laws

December 14th, 2023

Texas woman Kate Cox is seeking an abortion because her fetus is extremely unlikely to survive, and may even be stillborn. The Texas Supreme Court and Attorney General are both refusing, and now she's left the state.

Political & Religious Controversy 272 Comments

Texas Law Would Allow Chaplains to Replace School Counselors

May 19th, 2023

A new Texas bill will allow chaplains to replace school counselors all across the Lone Star State. Critics say it's injecting Christian nationalism in schools, but proponents say it will address the mental health crisis.

Political & Religious Controversy 130 Comments

Texas Lawmaker Wants Bible to Be Official State Book

October 6th, 2021

One Texas representative just introduced a resolution to make the Bible the officla book of Texas, arguing it's historical context in Texas history. Critics say it's a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. Giddy up.

Political & Religious Controversy 116 Comments

Evangelicals Cheer Texas Abortion Law: "God Bless Texas!"

September 7th, 2021

The Supreme Court declined to hear a last minute case challenging Texas's new abortion law. While pro-choice advocates fumed, evangelical Christians celebrated a major legal win for the pro-life movement.

Political & Religious Controversy 212 Comments

TX Mayor During Historic Snowstorm: "Only the Strong Survive"

February 22nd, 2021

As millions of Texans are without power and struggling to survive during an unprecedented snowstorm, one local mayor took the opportunity to say that those without power are weak, lazy, and "looking for a damn handout!"

Life and Death 73 Comments

Gay Teen Suspended From School for Wearing Nail Polish

December 11th, 2020

An LGBT teen in Texas was suspended from his public school for wearing nail polish. He's received an outpouring of public support as many find the school's actions unjust at best and deeply homophobic at worst.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 49 Comments

Pro-Life Politician: Seniors Should Die to Help the Economy

March 27th, 2020

The Lieutenant Governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, made headlines when he appeared on Fox News and suggested that the elderly are willing to die so the economy can bounce back. His comments drew quick condemnation.

Life and Death 63 Comments

Texas Megachurch Departs United Methodist Church Over Gay Debate

January 2nd, 2020

Last year, the United Methodist Church nearly split apart over the debate on how far to go on LGBT acceptance. One Texas megachurch is fed up with the debate and is simply leaving the denomination entirely.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 91 Comments

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