Texas

BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard sued by Republican states over climate accords

Republicans have long explored using US antitrust laws to target alleged collusion among large fund managers to advance climate-related goals.

By REUTERS
27/11/2024

Texas board approves Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

Critics argue the curriculum violates the separation of church and state by promoting Christianity in public schools.

Texas Jews are ‘deeply concerned’ about Christian material in proposed public school curriculum

Texas is poised to adopt a public school curriculum that refers to Jesus as “the Messiah,” asks kindergartners to study the Sermon on the Mount and presents the Crusades in a positive light.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
23/11/2024
 Islamophobia Discussion with Linda Sarsour, Ingrid Mattson and Imam Zaid Shakir

Hotel in Texas to host two speakers tied to Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood

One of the speakers had previously nearly been denied US citizenship over his links with Hamas and the MAB.

The FBI claims it stopped a potential ISIS terrorist attack in Houston, Texas

Federal prosecutors say that a 28-year-old Houston resident created ISIS recruitment propaganda, researched how to build an explosive belt, and researched security measures for local Jewish sites.

Jewish death row inmate granted new trial following judge's antisemitic statements

The judge who sentenced Randy Halprin to death reportedly referred to him as "the Jew," "Randy the Jew," and "the Jew Halprin."

The US and Texas State flags fly over the Texas State Capitol in Austin

Craig Goldman of Texas wins race, becoming 3rd Jewish Republican in Congress

Goldman will join Reps. David Kustoff of Tennessee and Max Miller of Ohio as the Republican Jewish contingent in the House.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
06/11/2024

Texas State University condemns antisemitic graffiti found on campus

The statement added that vandalism is a crime, "not a form of expression" and would not be tolerated on their campus.

Academia’s ‘no comment’ capitulates to terrorism

Universities adopting neutrality on Israel's war with Hamas are capitulating to terror and radicals, failing to stand against antisemitism and crimes against humanity.

By SOPHIA TUPOLEV-LUZ
23/09/2024
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at the annual National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dalla

Texas governor: 'Zero tolerance for antisemitism in Texas'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott reaffirms his stance against antisemitism, urging colleges to enforce his executive order that adopts the IHRA definition and calls for disciplining pro-Palestinian groups.

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