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The McKinney City Council is set to consider a proposed 37,000-square-foot mosque and Islamic center after residents voiced concerns over traffic, public safety, transparency and property values. The proposal advanced unanimously through the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission and will be considered Aug. 4.
The University of Texas at Dallas says its Flock Safety license plate reader system is used to investigate criminal activity on campus but is not used for immigration enforcement. The university’s transparency policy outlines how the system operates, what data is collected, and which law enforcement agencies can access it.
A Fort Worth ISD principal candidate is suing the district after being reassigned following backlash over resurfaced social media posts. The lawsuit claims Shayma Alzubi was offered a $130,000 districtwide position but wants to be reinstated as principal of Western Hills High School.
A viral video showing young South Texas students walking toward the Mexico border after school has sparked questions about cross-border enrollment, school transportation and public education funding.
A new DHS report alleges that more than 113,000 deceased individuals and noncitizens are registered to vote in Texas as President Donald Trump urges Congress to pass the SAVE Act.
Bexar County Jail has seen 92 deaths since 2020 as officials face growing scrutiny over overcrowding, mental health care and jail operations.
Texas reviews foreign surrogacy and birth tourism as lawmakers weigh new policies.
Gov. Greg Abbott launched the Texas Classroom Commission, a teacher-led initiative that will recommend ways to improve public education and support educators.
Texas health officials report 48 Cyclospora cases and say contaminated fresh produce may be responsible. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison is calling for a special legislative session to crack down on birth tourism after the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship ruling in Trump v. Barbara.