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Texas judge rules schools do not have to comply with Obama’s transgender bathroom directive
A Texas judge has temporarily blocked the Obama administration’s directive on transgender bathrooms, ruling that federal agencies overstepped their … [Read More...]
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August 23, 2016 By Julie Wilson Leave a Comment
Texas elementary schools infringe on student recess, using playtime to meet PE requirements
Scientists argue recess is one of the most important aspects of the day for school-age children as it allows them to expend energy, exercise, develop … [Read More...]
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August 15, 2016 By Julie Wilson Leave a Comment
‘People First:’ Activist who helped stop water fluoridation runs for San Marcos mayor
An activist who helped lead the fight against water fluoridation has joined the mayoral election in San Marcos. Sam Brannon, a six year resident of … [Read More...]
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August 11, 2016 By Julie Wilson Leave a Comment
University of Texas professors file lawsuit to prevent guns in classrooms
A handful of professors at the University of Texas have made it their mission to block students from carrying concealed handguns in college … [Read More...]
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August 5, 2016 By Julie Wilson Leave a Comment

Former library employee in Austin stole nearly $1.5 million worth of printer toner, resold it online

A former employee of the Austin Public Library (APL) in Texas was arrested after stealing at least $1.5 million worth of printer toner and reselling it online. The city auditor reported that Randal …

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong goes “woke,” cancels bike shop’s contract with Austin[...]

Cyclist Lance Armstrong’s bike shop in Texas will no longer sell and service bicycles for the Austin Police Department. In a statement published on social media, the store, Mellow Johnny’s, …

Billboards warn visitors to “enter at your own risk” as Austin Texas de-funds their own polic[...]

In a time of widespread civil unrest, the Austin City Council voted to de-fund their police department, crippling their own law enforcement as crime runs amok. As the police department is forced to …

Texas Gov. Abbott outlines proposal to discourage defunding of police departments by left-leaning cities

Staunch Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that cities that cut their police budgets will have their property taxes frozen. The move comes after Austin recently defunded its police …

Austin City Council defunds the police – reduces police budget by 34%, or $150 million

The Austin City Council has passed the city's budget, and with it a proposal to defund the police by slashing $150 million from the Austin Police Department (APD). This move comes after intense …

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