Erin Davis

TEXAS — A Texas Education Agency employee told lawmakers the rate of teachers leaving the profession in the state is 12% compared to 7% to 8% nationally.

Hartzell wrote in a campuswide email, “By remaining neutral, the University ensures that members of the SMU community feel free to explore concepts, ask

TEXAS — The State Board of Education will vote on a new social studies curriculum later this month, and with a conservative majority, the lessons are expected to be approved.

“We're very fortunate that we have a strong relationship with USDA and with this being a foreign animal pest or infestation that's coming in and

State Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, describes the race for Texas Railroad Commission as experience versus rhetoric.

He's running against Republican candidate Bo French, who drew heavy criticism from his own party for provocative social media posts and made anti-Muslim statements during most of his campaign thus far.

But coming together as a party is easier said than done. Delegates booed Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, who oversaw one of the more conservative legislative sessions.

“When we Republicans unite, we are unbeatable. That unity is going to drive victory this November, and no one does a better job than you all at turning out that vote,” said Gov. Greg Abbott.

FRISCO, Texas — The city of Frisco, north of Dallas, has become a hotspot for activists upset over what they deem an influx of Indian and Muslim people to the area.

The city of Frisco has seen a lot of anti-Islam rhetoric, which was featured prominently in the mayoral election.