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In 2023 there were more than 275,000 child pornography websites on the internet, with approximately 11,000 photos generated by AI in just one month.

Texas AG petitions SCOTUS to uphold state law mandating age verification for porn sites

Nov 27, 2024

By Madalaine Elhabbal

“Let me put this simply: These companies do not have a right to expose children to pornography,” Texas Attorney General... Read more

The Texas Supreme Court will allow the execution of Robert Roberson, who was convicted of the murder of his infant child, with the ruling coming after a legislative committee attempted in October 2024 to delay the capital sentence by subpoenaing the condemned man.

Texas Supreme Court allows previously-delayed execution of Robert Roberson to proceed

Nov 19, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The Texas House of Representatives Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence last month issued a subpoena for Robert Roberson to appear before... Read more

The Supreme Court of Texas said in a post on X late Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, that it had “granted a Texas House of Representatives’ emergency motion” and “effectively [halted] the execution of Robert Roberson,” which was scheduled to take place that night.

Texas death row inmate, spared execution, barred from testifying to state lawmakers

Oct 23, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Robert Roberson was convicted in 2003 of the murder of his infant daughter, Nikki, whom he had brought to a... Read more

The Supreme Court of Texas said in a post on X late Thursday, Oct. 17, that it had “granted a Texas House of Representatives’ emergency motion” and “effectively [halted] the execution of Robert Roberson,” which was scheduled to take place that night.

Texas man’s execution halted after last-minute subpoena to testify before state Legislature

Oct 18, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Supreme Court of Texas said in a post on X late Thursday that it had “effectively [halted] the execution... Read more

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Texas attorney general sues doctor over allegedly giving cross-sex hormones to children

Oct 18, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a doctor for reportedly violating state law by prescribing transgender drugs to underage... Read more

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Law protecting life at conception officially repealed by North Dakota court

Sep 27, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more

Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Rev. Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington, Texas.

UPDATE: Carmelite nuns affiliate with Society of St. Pius X after yearlong feud with local bishop

Sep 17, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

After a string of controversies, a group of Carmelite nuns in Arlington, Texas, announced that they are associating with the... Read more

A pro-life supporter stands on a lamppost and holds a sign that reads "MAKE ABORTION UNTHINKABLE" in front of the Supreme Court on June 20, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Florida investigating abortion amendment signatures for fraud

Sep 6, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

As Election Day approaches, here’s the latest news on abortion from around the nation. Read more

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Biden ‘gender reassignment’ surgery mandate blocked

Sep 3, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The move comes after Texas and Montana sued the administration over changes to the Affordable Care Act’s section prohibiting discrimination... Read more

Sister Pia Maria, third from left, and her fellow nuns of the Sisters of Mary Morning Star, a contemplative order near Waco, Texas.

Texas religious sisters care for their ‘sisters in Christ’ on death row 

Aug 4, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

The Sisters of Mary Morning Star regularly visit a group of women on death row, the majority of whom have... Read more

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Disabled Texas woman will not be denied food and water — for now — after judge’s order

Aug 2, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Margaret “Margo” Naranjo, 28, suffered severe brain damage in a 2020 car accident. Read more

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Texas sues Biden administration over rule removing parental consent for minor contraceptive access

Jul 29, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

According to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the new HHS policy undermines Texas law and current legal precedent.   Read more

A migrant woman prays in front of an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe at a migrant shelter in McAllen, Texas, run by Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley.

Texas attorney general appeals decision in case against Catholic nonprofit

Jul 19, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The attorney general’s office is also going forward with investigations into other border nonprofits he suspects of illegal activity, including... Read more

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Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on transgender procedures for minors

Jul 1, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Texas Supreme Court’s ruling said that the state is within its authority to outlaw extreme medical treatments for young... Read more

Texas Children's Hospital.

Texas investigates Children’s Hospital over alleged secret sex changes on minors

Jun 24, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The hospital system, which is the largest children’s system in the U.S., is being investigated for potential Medicaid fraud in... Read more

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Texas doctor indicted after exposing transgender child surgeries at children’s hospital

Jun 18, 2024

By Daniel Payne

In 2022, Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston announced it would cease performing transgender procedures on minors, citing concerns over “legal... Read more

Migrants mostly form Central America wait in line to cross the border at the Gateway International Bridge into the U.S. from Matamoros, Mexico, to Brownsville, Texas, on June 4, 2024.

Catholic migrant shelter calls ‘human smuggling’ accusations ‘utter nonsense’

Jun 17, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

Lawyer Jerome Wesevich claimed that Attorney General Ken Paxton’s actions violate the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Read more

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Two court rulings deal blow, victory to U.S. transgender advocates

Jun 12, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Two court rulings in Florida and Texas simultaneously dealt both a victory and a setback to transgender advocates in the... Read more

Pro-life supporters take part in a "Rally for Life" march and celebration outside the Texas State Capitol on Jan. 27, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

Texas Supreme Court upholds law outlawing abortion even in so-called ‘hard cases’

May 31, 2024

By Matt McDonald

The Texas Supreme Court has upheld the state’s law outlawing almost all abortions, turning aside a challenge based on severe... Read more

Local residents collect potatoes from Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle on May 17, 2024.

‘Come and get it’: Texas Catholic charity gives away nearly 50,000 pounds of potatoes

May 25, 2024

By Daniel Payne

Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle’s Interfaith Hunger Project “received a HUGE donation of potatoes” and gave them all away. Read more