Displays

LISD Reacts to Court Decision Halting Ten Commandments Displays in Texas Schools

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LAREDO, Texas — The Laredo Independent School District is addressing a recent judicial decision that prevents public school districts in Texas from displaying the Ten Commandments on school property. The ruling has sparked a contentious debate surrounding the intersection of religious symbols and public education. In a significant ruling, a federal judge stated that displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools infringes upon the separation of church and state, effectively barring such displays across various school districts. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding the role of religious symbolism in public education, particularly within Texas, … Read more

Texas Schools Embrace Major Overhaul for 2025-26: Cell Phone Bans, Religious Displays, and Historic Teacher Pay Raises

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Longview, Texas — As the 2025-26 school year commences, educators in Longview and across Texas are adjusting to significant changes that include teacher pay raises, cell phone restrictions, and new legislation regarding prayer and religious displays in schools. A recent state law prohibits students from using cell phones during school hours, prompting districts in Longview, Pine Tree, and Spring Hill to enforce policies that require students to store their devices in backpacks from the beginning of the school day. Representative Caroline Fairly, who authored House Bill 1481, aimed to create a distraction-free environment for students. … Read more

Court Rules Against Louisiana’s Law Allowing Ten Commandments Displays in Public Spaces

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A federal appellate court has struck down Louisiana’s law permitting the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools, ruling that it violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The decision arrives amid ongoing national scrutiny over church-state separations, particularly in educational settings. The case originated when a Louisiana-based public school district attempted to implement the law allowing Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. Opponents of the measure argued that it infringed upon students’ religious freedoms and could alienate those from different belief systems. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit determined that … Read more

Nevada Legislature Tackles Association Regulations: From Homeowner Fees to Religious Displays

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Henderson, Nev. — As the Nevada Legislature convenes to review a raft of new proposals impacting homeowners associations across the state, several bills stand out for their potential implications on property management and owner rights. From amendments concerning neighborhood improvement projects to enhanced transparency and the reinforcement of religious freedoms, these bills, if passed, could reshape homeowner experiences and responsibilities. One key proposal under consideration, Assembly Bill 10, seeks to categorize certain local water or sewer systems managed by homeowners associations as neighborhood improvement projects. Such a designation would allow municipal authorities to assess costs … Read more