Satanic Temple Lawsuit Dismissed by Federal Judge

A federal judge in the Southern District of Texas has dismissed a lawsuit filed by The Satanic Temple (TST), calling their claims “willfully inadequate and deficient.” The lawsuit, filed on behalf of “Ann Doe,” stems from TST’s claims that Texas abortion laws are preventing its members from performing their abortion “rituals.” Lawyers on behalf of the complainant … Continued

Youth Choirs Defeat LGBTQ Efforts

The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) in Texas has shot down LGBTQ activists’ efforts to allow boys to join the Singing Girls of Texas choir. FWAFA School Board has also banned girls from participating in the Texas Boys Choir. Following three hours of public comment on June 27, the school board held a closed session … Continued

Vacation Bible Campers Pack 9,000 Meals for the Needy

A group of elementary school-aged children, along with a few adult volunteers, helped package 9,000 meals for the needy, as part of a global effort to combat hunger. Kids at First United Methodist Church Richardson, Texas, packed the meals as part of the congregation’s Vacation Bible Camp festivities earlier this month, with the church partnering with … Continued

Age Restriction Not Enforced at Six Flags Explicit Drag Shows

ARLINGTON — A video posted on social media reportedly reveals children attending a Six Flags Over Texas drag show despite the park administrators claiming they would age-restrict the shows for the remainder of June. The video was taken and posted by Six Flags Over Texas employee Lisette Monique Diaz on June 10. According to her Instagram bio, she is … Continued

Christian Business Wins in LGBTQ Lawsuit

A Christian-owned wellness center is exempt from the federal law prohibiting employers from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. The unanimous three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that Braidwood Management, which runs an alternative health center in Texas, … Continued

Congressman Wants Children at Border DNA Tested

U.S. Representative Lance Gooden (R-TX) reintroduced a bill last week to help reduce migrant “child recycling” to bypass immigration policies and cut down on child-trafficking practices. The bill became necessary after the Biden administration ended a policy put in place by then-President Donald Trump to test the familial relationship between a migrant and a child. … Continued

Planned Parenthood Removed from State Medicaid Program

A judge has issued an order allowing Texas to remove Planned Parenthood from the state Medicaid program, preventing the abortion provider from getting an injunction. State District Judge Lora Livingston of Travis County issued an order on Wednesday, blocking the injunction request, arguing that Planned Parenthood should pursue action through federal courts. “This decision is … Continued

Christian University Offers Course in “Queer Art of Drag”

Texas Christian University offered a “Queer Art of Drag” course for the spring 2023 semester that required students create “drag personas” and give a performance. The course was offered by the school’s Women and Gender Studies department and was taught by Dr. Nino Testa, also known by his drag persona “Maria Von Clapp.” According to … Continued

Drug Cartels Designated “Foreign Terrorist Organizations”

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law designating drug cartels to be “Foreign Terrorist Organizations.” The new law will expand the state’s ability to fight the activities of Mexican drug cartels in connection to human smuggling, drug smuggling, money laundering, and other organized criminal activities. During a ceremony in the Texas Capitol, Governor … Continued

Books with Sexual Content Banned from School Libraries

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed bills into law that will create a censorship system and statewide ratings for school libraries and centralize school curricula on a state level, while continuing to push for legislation to allow state funding for education vouchers. House Bill 900, which the Republican governor praised Monday as getting “that trash out … Continued

AG Paxton Impeachment Vote Imminent

The Republican-led Texas House of Representatives has set a historic Saturday vote to possibly impeach embattled state Attorney General Ken Paxton and suspend him from office, just as some prominent conservatives began to rally around him. Paxton, a 60-year-old Republican, finds himself on the brink of impeachment after years of scandal, criminal charges and corruption … Continued

Bill Passed Banning Child Gender Modification Procedures

(The Center Square) – The Texas House passed SB 14, a bill banning child gender modification procedures. The measure passed after multiple attempts were made by Democrats to kill it and after protestors disrupted House proceedings and were arrested. The bill passed with bipartisan support. Some Democrats joined Republicans in a vote of 92 to 48, although the … Continued

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