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March 31, 2024
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
I hope you have a blessed Easter, as we remember Christ's sacrifice and His resurrection.
Here are some of the top stories from the past week:
Featured
A new poll of Texas voters shows that Republican Ted Cruz is leading his Democrat challenger, Colin Allred, in the race for the U.S. Senate seat.
The poll conducted by Marist College has Cruz currently leading Allred by six percentage points among Texas’ registered voters. Among independent voters, Cruz leads Allred by eight percentage points.
Additionally, 45 percent of Texas residents have a favorable opinion of Cruz, while a majority of residents—53 percent—have either never heard of Allred or are unsure how to rate him.
State
Abbott Orders Universities to Establish Penalties for Antisemitic Rhetoric
The order requests that pro-Palestine student groups be disciplined for violating these policies.
Prosecutors Agree to Drop Charges Against Ken Paxton in 9-Year Long Political Prosecution
The deal marks the end of a long saga that culminated in the Texas House’s impeachment of Paxton last year, in part due to accusations of “obstruction” in the case.
Senate Committee to Oversee Universities’ Implementation of DEI Ban
The letter to administrators lists five key points for university systems to consider when implementing the new law.
Local
McKinney Airport Expansion PAC Violated Campaign Ethics Laws
The Texas Ethics Commission fined McKinney Above the Rest PAC $2,500 for “substantial” unreported financial activity.
Tax Hikes and New Fees for Houston
The ideas floated to close the budget deficit are a trash fee and asking voters to increase the maximum allowable revenue the city can collect under its long-existing property tax cap.
Denton DA Fails to Respond to Voters’ School Electioneering Allegations
Texas law requires district attorneys to investigate criminal election complaints if two or more voters submit affidavits.
Federal
REPORT: Immigrant Population Surpassed 51.4M in February
The Center for Immigration Studies explained that the immigrant population is increasingly comprised of illegal aliens.
Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested in Chicago After Crossing in Eagle Pass
A Tren de Aragua gang member faces deportation following arrest for a drive-by shooting.
Illegal Alien Encounters in February Soar Past Previous Month
The number of encounters with Chinese nationals was more than 3,000 in February as well.
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