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Posted inCommunity
Inside the Waco child sex abuse plea deal that’s making trouble for Ken Paxton
Prosecutors with the Office of the Attorney General offered Adam Hoffman a one-day sentence after the defendant admitted the abuse, sparking a public uproar. Now it’s a campaign issue in the May 26 U.S. Senate runoff.
Posted inEducation
Rival political events bring gust of free speech to Baylor University
Baylor’s move to allow Turning Point USA’s tour stop on campus Wednesday, along with a rally featuring LGBTQ+ speakers is being called a win for diverse viewpoints by some.
Posted inGrowth
Waco among nearly 1,000 cities in Texas AG probe related to new property tax law
While Ken Paxton did not allege any wrongdoing, his move is intended to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising property taxes if they fail to follow transparency requirements.
