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Campus Visit Sparks Debate: World Hijab Day Event Ignites Controversy at Wylie School
"In the climate, people think that the Muslims are trying to take over and that they’re going to bring Sharia law," says the interim executive director…
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Is Keith Self Offering Consistent Leadership—or Sending Conflicting Messages to Voters?
Sharia dollars, secret promises, voters must decide for them Self!
Feb 17
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Q&A: What Texas Voters Need to Know for Early Voting
When does early voting begin, and why does it matter?
Feb 17
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Progressive Democrat Zeeshan Hafeez Calls for Legal Safeguards to Protect U.S. Democracy
Former tech exec wants to challenge the status quo, pledging to put people over politics, he tells MJ Dawson of Context Corner in a candid interview
Feb 16
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Context Corner
Federal Probe Targets ‘EPIC City’ Development Over Alleged Housing Discrimination
HUD Launches Investigation into North Texas Project associated with the East Plano Islamic Center
Feb 16
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Attorney Calls Gov. Abbott's Claims Against EPIC City Project 'Nonsense' and 'Hate Speech'
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Dr. Yasir Qadhi Says Out‑of‑State Anti‑Mosque Protest Was ‘Dismal Failure’ as EPIC Project Pushes Ahead
Dec 14, 2025
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How DFW’s Muslim Community is Helping Shape a Stronger North Texas
Nov 10, 2025
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Texas Islamic Center Sues State Funeral Commission Over Religious Freedom Violations
Jul 10, 2025
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Muslim lawmaker says the community feels targeted by Texas Republicans
Concern about ongoing Republican focus on Islam, Sharia Law, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reflects a community under siege, says…
Feb 15
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Texas Lawmakers Demand Equal Treatment for Muslim Students in School Voucher Program
Dr Suleman Lalani and Ron Reynolds warn that the exclusion of accredited Islamic schools from Texas’s voucher system signals bias and violates the…
Feb 15
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Keith Self versus Mark Newgent: Texas 3rd District Congressional Candidates
A look at the Republican candidates: Self's Sharia law focus versus Newgent's America - and Texas First
Feb 13
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Private Contractor Dies After Water Main Break in Frisco, confirm Police
Victim not identified until next of kin informed
Feb 12
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Star of Dawson's Creek, James Van Der Beek, dies at his ranch in Texas
Relocated to Texas from Los Angeles in 2020 to be closer to nature
Feb 12
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“We’re Not a Checkbox”: EPIC Forum Erupts in Fiery Debate, Showcasing Muslim Voters’ Growing Political Clout
Energy, Accountability, and Unapologetic Civic Engagement Define Packed Candidate Night
Feb 11
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Islamophobia Becomes Texas GOP’s New Election Strategy: Will it do more harm?
An anti-Muslim ticket may energize some voters as an election tool. But it comes at a profound cost to the fabric of Texas society, argues The New York…
Feb 10
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Texas Attorney General in new Sharia clampdown over Kaufman County project
Paxton says, “There Will Be No Sharia City” under his watch - although the developer denies such plans, promising to respect Texan laws in building a…
Feb 10
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CAIR, CAIR-Texas Dismiss Ken Paxton’s Latest Frivolous ‘Anti-Muslim Publicity Stunt’
'Texas Attorney General's politically motivated publicity stunt wastes more taxpayer dollars.'
Feb 9
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How DFW’s Muslim Community is Helping Shape a Stronger North Texas
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Faith Communities Unite Against Hate After Graffiti Attack on McKinney Islamic Center
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Muslim Book Awards 2025 Celebrates Faith-Centered Literature Across Nine Categories
MuslimMatters.org announced the winners of the Muslim Book Awards 2025 on January 9, 2026, recognizing exceptional Muslim authors and illustrators…
Jan 9
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Austin Launches Historic Muslim Heritage Month Amid Community Resilience and Growing Recognition
Austin launched its first-ever city-recognized Muslim Heritage Month on January 8, 2026, with a kickoff event at City Hall, marking a milestone for the…
Jan 7
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Constitution Over Fear, Keller Muslims Help Reframe ‘Sharia Ban’ Into Constitutional Governance Resolution
A standing-room-only crowd packed Keller City Hall this week as residents clashed over a proposed resolution seen by many as a thinly veiled rebuke of…
Jan 7
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Keller Council Backs Constitution-Focused Resolution After Muslim Community Mobilizes Against Sharia “Ban”
Bj Lewis
Jan 7
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Muslim Housing Project Pushes Forward Despite AG Paxton’s Fraud Lawsuit
Community Capital Partners, the developer behind the controversial Muslim-oriented housing project formerly known as EPIC City, has submitted routine…
Jan 6
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Campus Visit Sparks Debate: World Hijab Day Event Ignites Controversy at Wylie School
"In the climate, people think that the Muslims are trying to take over and that they’re going to bring Sharia law," says the interim executive director…
4 hrs ago
•
Context Corner
Is Keith Self Offering Consistent Leadership—or Sending Conflicting Messages to Voters?
Sharia dollars, secret promises, voters must decide for them Self!
Feb 17
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Context Corner
1
Q&A: What Texas Voters Need to Know for Early Voting
When does early voting begin, and why does it matter?
Feb 17
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Context Corner
Progressive Democrat Zeeshan Hafeez Calls for Legal Safeguards to Protect U.S. Democracy
Former tech exec wants to challenge the status quo, pledging to put people over politics, he tells MJ Dawson of Context Corner in a candid interview
Feb 16
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Context Corner
Federal Probe Targets ‘EPIC City’ Development Over Alleged Housing Discrimination
HUD Launches Investigation into North Texas Project associated with the East Plano Islamic Center
Feb 16
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Context Corner
Muslim lawmaker says the community feels targeted by Texas Republicans
Concern about ongoing Republican focus on Islam, Sharia Law, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reflects a community under siege, says…
Feb 15
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Context Corner
1
Texas Lawmakers Demand Equal Treatment for Muslim Students in School Voucher Program
Dr Suleman Lalani and Ron Reynolds warn that the exclusion of accredited Islamic schools from Texas’s voucher system signals bias and violates the…
Feb 15
•
Edwin Naidu
1
Keith Self versus Mark Newgent: Texas 3rd District Congressional Candidates
A look at the Republican candidates: Self's Sharia law focus versus Newgent's America - and Texas First
Feb 13
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Edwin Naidu
1
Private Contractor Dies After Water Main Break in Frisco, confirm Police
Victim not identified until next of kin informed
Feb 12
•
Context Corner
Star of Dawson's Creek, James Van Der Beek, dies at his ranch in Texas
Relocated to Texas from Los Angeles in 2020 to be closer to nature
Feb 12
•
Context Corner
“We’re Not a Checkbox”: EPIC Forum Erupts in Fiery Debate, Showcasing Muslim Voters’ Growing Political Clout
Energy, Accountability, and Unapologetic Civic Engagement Define Packed Candidate Night
Feb 11
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Context Corner
Islamophobia Becomes Texas GOP’s New Election Strategy: Will it do more harm?
An anti-Muslim ticket may energize some voters as an election tool. But it comes at a profound cost to the fabric of Texas society, argues The New York…
Feb 10
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Texas Attorney General Targets Four Cities in Property Tax Crackdown
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered four cities to immediately halt their recently approved property tax increases, launching investigations…
Oct 5, 2025
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Eli Lilly Invests $6.5 Billion in Houston Manufacturing Facility, Marking Texas’ First Major Pharma Plant.
Eli Lilly and Company will establish a 236-acre pharmaceutical manufacturing facility at Generation Park in Houston, investing $6.5 billion, which will…
Sep 27, 2025
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Edwin Naidu
Texas Oil Field Oversight Under Fire as Data Reveals Rubber-Stamp Emissions Approval
State approves 99.6% of industry requests to burn or vent natural gas, analysis shows.
Sep 3, 2025
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Texas Emerges as Prime Investment Destination for Taiwanese Tech Giants
Major electronics companies announce billions in expansions as "Made in America" agenda drives manufacturing shift.
Sep 2, 2025
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Texas Clean Energy Boom Hits Historic Roadblock as $4.4 Billion in Projects Canceled.
Policy uncertainty and federal tax credit cuts drive unprecedented wave of renewable energy cancellations.
Sep 2, 2025
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Conservative Educator Challenges Abbott’s Bid for Historic Fourth Term in Texas Primary
Texas State Board of Education member Evelyn Brooks has filed to challenge Governor Greg Abbott in the March 2026 Republican primary, setting up a…
Jan 16
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Edwin Naidu
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Fort Worth Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security From Proposed Cuts
BJ Lewis for Context Corner
Jan 15
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Texas Republicans Make Sharia Law a Campaign Rallying Cry Despite Expert Warnings
“Sharia law” has emerged as a dominant theme in Texas Republican primary campaigns ahead of the March 2026 elections, with the state GOP placing a…
Jan 15
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Trump Administration Revokes Over 100,000 Visas in Unprecedented Immigration Crackdown
The U.S.
Jan 14
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Hundreds Rally in Fort Worth Against Immigration Enforcement Following Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
More than 800 community members gathered at General Worth Square in downtown Fort Worth on Saturday, January 10, to demand the removal of U.S.
Jan 13
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Edwin Naidu
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Texas Teachers Union Takes State to Court Over Free Speech Crackdown Following Charlie Kirk Assassination
The Texas chapter of the American Federation of Teachers filed a federal lawsuit on January 6, 2026, against the Texas Education Agency and Commissioner…
Jan 12
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Edwin Naidu
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Texas Eases Licensing Rules for Foreign Doctors as Visa Fee Hike Complicates Recruitment
Texas has implemented new rules allowing foreign-trained physicians to practice medicine without completing a second U.S.
Jan 11
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Texas Faith Leaders Unite Against State-Mandated School Prayer, Warn of Religious Coercion
More than 160 faith leaders representing nearly 60 school districts across Texas delivered a unified message to public school boards this week: reject a…
Jan 9
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Palestine
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Appeals Court Opens Door to Rearrest of Columbia Activist Mahmoud Khalil
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a judge lacked authority to release pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from immigration detention…
Jan 15
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Edwin Naidu
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MacKenzie Scott Faces Scrutiny Over Grants to Network Backing Controversial Pro-Palestinian Groups
MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has given at least $5 million to Solidaire Network, a…
Jan 5
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Edwin Naidu
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Israel Declares Permanent Military Presence in Gaza Despite US-Brokered Ceasefire Terms
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared on Tuesday that Israel will never fully withdraw its military forces from the Gaza Strip and announced…
Dec 24, 2025
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Edwin Naidu
CAIR Designates CUNY 'Hostile Campus' Following Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Activism
The Council on American-Islamic Relations’ New York chapter has designated the City University of New York system as a “Hostile Campus,” citing…
Dec 23, 2025
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Edwin Naidu
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American Muslims for Palestine Launches New DMV Chapter Amid Ongoing Virginia Probe
American Muslims for Palestine, a national pro-Palestinian advocacy nonprofit, has launched a new chapter serving Washington, D.C., Maryland, and…
Dec 23, 2025
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