Court supports Texas ban on minors accessing porn sites
The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for adult content access, aiming to protect minors from online pornography despite free speech concerns.
The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for adult content access, aiming to protect minors from online pornography despite free speech concerns.
Houston ISD announced state-funded teacher raises based on performance evaluations for the 2025-2026 school year, diverging from regional norms of experience-based increments. This move, tied to HB 2 funding, received mixed reactions, including union pushback, underscoring a shift in compensation policies.
Nearly 6 million Texans are set to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, reaching record numbers. With the majority taking to the roads, authorities prepare for increased traffic across the state.
Beyoncé returns to Houston for her Cowboy Carter tour at NRG Stadium, where fans embrace the Western theme. The concerts promise a unique blend of music and fashion, drawing large crowds and energizing the city.
Texas public universities face scrutiny as the Higher Education Board requests data on undocumented students to enforce out-of-state tuition rates following a federal court injunction.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 3070, dismantling the Texas Lottery Commission and imposing new restrictions, including criminalizing online lottery ticket sales through couriers. The Texas Lottery will be managed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation until 2029.
Texas lawmakers pass SB 22, significantly boosting the state’s film and TV production industry with increased funding and revised compensation guidelines to attract more productions. Governor Abbott’s approval is pending.
Texas’ new ICE law mandates sheriffs to enter agreements with ICE, enforcing federal immigration warrants in local jails. This legislation aims to expand the 287(g) program and enhance local enforcement capabilities.
Houston Independent School District is actively holding job fairs at Delmar Fieldhouse to fill more than 350 teacher vacancies before the new school year. With events scheduled on June 28, July 12, and July 26, the district is focused on recruiting qualified candidates to join its workforce. These efforts are part of HISD’s strategy to ensure a fully staffed faculty, maintaining quality education standards and minimizing disruptions when the school year begins.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget item, stopping the launch of a summer food assistance program. This decision halts federal funding for low-income children’s food aid, affecting families reliant on school meal benefits. Abbott cited federal funding uncertainties as a concern.