October 19, 2025
NEWS DIGEST
by Brandon Waltens
Good morning,
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is demanding accountability after the Alamo Trust’s official social media account posted a message recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of Columbus Day.
The now-deleted post honored Indigenous communities and promoted an upcoming museum gallery—but quickly drew backlash from Texans accusing the Trust of pushing a political agenda.
Buckingham responded forcefully, saying she did not authorize the post and declaring, “Woke has no place at the Alamo.” She announced an internal investigation into how the Trust approves its social media content.
In a letter obtained by Texas Scorecard, Buckingham accused the Trust’s leadership of being “misaligned with the culture of The Alamo” and called for personnel accountability.
She expects the Trust’s board to deliver a full report outlining who will be held responsible.
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Featured
A state district judge has granted Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request for a temporary restraining order against Malcolm Tanner, the Indiana man accused of orchestrating an illegal plan to “take over” Loving County by importing out-of-state voters with promises of free housing.
The order immediately bars Tanner and anyone acting with him from allowing new residents onto the property or discharging sewage that could contaminate soil or groundwater.
A hearing on whether to extend the order or issue a temporary injunction is set for October 31.
Real Texans
In this week's edition of REAL TEXANS, Sydnie Henry visits with Kinney County Attorney Brent Smith about life in rural South Texas, invasion declarations, and what Texas needs to do to protect its citizens from illegal aliens.
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State
Federal Judge Blocks University of Texas From Enforcing State Law
Multiple student groups filed the lawsuit against the accountability measure.
Paxton Finds Securities Violations in EPIC City Project, Seeks Referral for Lawsuit
The proposed Muslim compound has been the subject of numerous state investigations.
Head of Texas Racing Commission Steps Down
An audit from 2024 revealed financial mismanagement, and lawmakers are set to consider abolishing the agency in 2029.
Local
Backlash Prompts Houston-Area Waterpark To Cancel ‘All-Ages’ LGBT Event With Drag Performers
Following community backlash, Typhoon Texas Waterpark has canceled its agreement to host a “family-friendly” LGBT event in Katy.
Austin Voters to Consider Record Tax Increase
Proposition Q would raise city property tax bills 20 percent.
Van Alstyne ISD’s Proposed $550 Million Bond Divides Voters
With interest, the school bond would cost local property taxpayers $1.1 billion—double what voters will see on the November ballot.
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