Paxton asks Abbott to replace 'incompetent loser' acting comptroller
Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to replace the acting comptroller, who he called an "incompetent loser," over a letter regarding Paxton's handling of a case related to Islamic schools in the state.
When it comes to morality, there’s one thing almost all Americans think is wrong, Pew poll finds
A new survey examining Americans’ moral qualms with a number of issues found one matter that nearly everyone could agree on: don’t cheat on your spouse.
A new survey examining Americans’ moral qualms with a number of issues found one matter that nearly everyone could agree on: don’t cheat on your spouse.
Patrick creates Texas religious liberty committee as he leads similar Trump panel
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Texas judge issues restraining order against utility district involved with Islamic development
The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
The acting board of directors for a North Texas utility district has been stopped in their tracks by a judge after the state accused them of illegally acting in support of a controversial Islamic development.
Arkansas Ten Commandments law blocked that mandates classroom display
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
A judge struck down an Arkansas law that requires schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. Here is what to know about the law, and where the battle over its legality is headed.
Texas Islamic schools sue comptroller over exclusion from voucher program
Three private schools are suing the Texas leaders in charge of overseeing the state's school voucher program for excluding Islamic schools from being a part of the program.
Three private schools are suing the Texas leaders in charge of overseeing the state's school voucher program for excluding Islamic schools from being a part of the program.
Members of Michigan synagogue that was attacked have Texas ties
Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.
Texas synagogues are emphasizing safety and sharing their support for Temple Israel in Michigan after an armed man rammed his vehicle into the West Bloomfield synagogue Thursday.
Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.
El Paso Catholic Diocese files for bankruptcy, citing costs of sexual abuse lawsuits
The Catholic Diocese of El Paso on Friday filed for bankruptcy reorganization, claiming the move is “the only path to a just and equitable resolution."
The Catholic Diocese of El Paso on Friday filed for bankruptcy reorganization, claiming the move is “the only path to a just and equitable resolution."
Ford secretly builds one-of-a-kind vehicle for Pope Leo
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.
North Texas pastor steps down after sex offender son arrested
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
Following the arrest of registered sex offender Caleb Crawford for registration violations, his father, Pastor Eric Crawford, has temporarily stepped down from leadership at Heritage Baptist Church and Heritage Christian Academy pending an internal review.
Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
'Prophetess' accused in $50M church call center conspiracy connected to Texas
A third leader of Kingdom of God Global Church has been indicted in an alleged conspiracy to force numerous victims to work in call centers across multiple states, including Texas.
A third leader of Kingdom of God Global Church has been indicted in an alleged conspiracy to force numerous victims to work in call centers across multiple states, including Texas.
Trump's federal Religious Liberty Commission, led by Dan Patrick, sued over 'unfair bias'
A federal commission on securing "religious liberty" for U.S. citizens, established last year by President Donald Trump, has been sued by a group of interfaith leaders over alleged bias towards Christianity.
A federal commission on securing "religious liberty" for U.S. citizens, established last year by President Donald Trump, has been sued by a group of interfaith leaders over alleged bias towards Christianity.
Texas files lawsuit to ban CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood from operating in state
The State of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from the state, alleging they are designated terrorist organizations operating in violation of state law.
The State of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking to ban CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood from the state, alleging they are designated terrorist organizations operating in violation of state law.
State probes 2 Texas school districts over alleged ties to designated terrorist group
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating North Texas school districts for potential ties to the Islamic Games of North America following the state's designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
Texas education board delays vote on reading list including Bible passages
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
The list, as it was presented by the Texas Education Agency this month, would mandate all public schools teach passages of the Bible in classrooms.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Texas may become first state to mandate Bible readings in public schools
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.
Ten Commandments monument unveiled at North Texas courthouse
The crowd attending the unveiling included supporters of the move, as well as critics who showed up to support the separation of church and state.
The crowd attending the unveiling included supporters of the move, as well as critics who showed up to support the separation of church and state.