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Texas Gov. Perry Signs “Merry Christmas” Bill

Texas Gov. Rick Perry today signed House Bill 308, which removes any legal risks of saying “Merry Christmas” in Texas public schools.

2013/06/13

Members of the Boy Scouts of America participate in pre-game ceremonies prior to a game between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers. (credit: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Southern Baptists Oppose Gay Boy Scouts

The Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution Wednesday expressing its opposition to the Boy Scouts of America’s new policy allowing gay Scouts, though it doesn’t explicitly call for churches to drop all ties with the organization.

2013/06/12

McKinney Mosque Targeted In Paintball Attack

A McKinney mosque was hit by paintballs early Sunday morning, leading a Muslim advocacy group to call for a state and federal investigation for a possible hate crime.

2013/06/03

Prior to taking office as an Ohio senator and later president, Warren Harding worked as a newspaper editor.

United Methodist Paper Publishes Last Edition

A newspaper that has chronicled United Methodist church affairs in Texas since its days as a republic is publishing its last edition.

2013/05/31

Texas School District Appeals Bible Banner Ruling

The district says it wants the 9th Texas Court of Appeals in Beaumont to clarify whether the Kountze High School cheerleaders have a free speech right to include the religious messages.

2013/05/28

Judge Rules For Cheerleaders In Bible Banner Suit

A judge has ruled that cheerleaders at a Southeast Texas high school can display banners emblazoned with Bible verses at football games.

2013/05/08

Most Reverend Mark J. Seitz (Photo: Catholic Diocese of Dallas)

Pope Appoints Dallas Aux. Bishop Mark Seitz To El Paso Diocese

Pope Francis has appointed the auxiliary bishop of Dallas, Mark J. Seitz, the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso.

2013/05/06

Pope Francis takes place on St. Peter's square during his weekly general audience on April 10, 2013 at the Vatican. (credit: ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images)

Pope Tweets Prayers For Blast Victims

Pope Francis is using his Twitter account to ask followers to pray for the victims of Wedneday’s fatal fertilizer plant explosion in the small Texas town of West.

2013/04/18

Perry Speaks At New Dallas Church Opening

First Baptist Dallas opened a new facility last week, just in time for Easter services, but this past Sunday marked the official dedication of the $130 million campus in downtown.

2013/04/08

Texas Governor Rick Perry waits during his introduction before addressing Austin's largest naturalization ceremony at the Delco Activity Center on May 11, 2007 in Austin, Texas. (credit: Taylor Jones/Getty Images)

Perry To Attend Values Rally At Capitol

Conservatives who oppose abortion, gay rights and premarital sex are set to gather as Gov. Rick Perry leads a rally in support of traditional values at the Texas Capitol on Tuesday.

2013/03/26

A statue of Pope John Paul II stands as a group of Charismatic Catholics attend Mass in the Nossa Senhora da Consolacao Church while under renovation on March 12, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Pope John Paul II Exhibit Opens In Lubbock

An exhibit of personal items from the life and work of Pope John Paul II has opened in West Texas amid the fascination with new Pope Francis.

2013/03/18

Pope Benedict XVI receives the Roman Curia for the annual Christmas greetings at the Clementina Hall on December 21, 2012 in Vatican City, Vatican. (credit: Eric Vandeville/Vatican Pool via Getty Images)

Dallas Bishop Reflects On Pope’s Last Day

The Catholic Diocese of Dallas will host a special mass for Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday. The man who will preside over that ceremony reflected on the Pope’s time.

2013/02/28