Southwest - Page 105

August 8

Teachers unions lose, parents win under major policy move says red state schools chief

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is eliminating statewide standardized end-of-year testing for several subjects to give “local control back to school districts."

August 8

Federal court rejects challenge to Oklahoma law banning gender transition treatment for minors

A federal appeals court upheld an Oklahoma law prohibiting gender transition treatment for minors, relying on a Supreme Court decision on a similar law in Tennessee.

August 7

Katie Pavlich warns Mamdani could give the Left 'breath of life'

Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich, Stagwell Inc. CEO Mark Penn and Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson dissect the Democratic Party's 'radical' socialist movement on 'Hannity.'

August 7

Pentagon announces massive migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss in Texas with 5,000 beds

Pentagon announces construction of 5,000-bed migrant detention facility at Fort Bliss began in July, with initial 1,000-bed capacity by late August.

August 7

Ghislaine Maxwell blocked from puppy training program at Federal Prison Camp Bryan: report

Ghislaine Maxwell has been barred from participating in service dog training programs at her new prison in Texas, according to a report.

August 7

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

August 7

Lawmakers under fire for sharing ICE raid info, warning locals of immigration enforcement operations

Democratic lawmakers including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez face criticism for advising constituents on avoiding ICE operations as Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement

August 7

Amazon delivery driver limps away from head-on crash captured on Texas doorbell camera

Doorbell camera captured the moment a driver without a valid license fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed head-on into an Amazon delivery truck.

August 7

FBI agrees to help locate Texas Democrats who fled state to sabotage GOP redistricting plan, Cornyn says

FBI agrees to help Texas locate Democratic lawmakers who fled state to block GOP redistricting vote after Sen. John Cornyn's request to Director Kash Patel.

August 7

Dem governor defies FBI: 'Unwelcome' to pursue Texas Democratic lawmakers

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defends Texas lawmakers seeking sanctuary in Illinois from redistricting battle as Republicans push for FBI involvement.