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WilmerHale re-hired Marik String, a former Marco Rubio adviser who also served on the Trump-Vance transition, as the firm aims to boost its defense, national security and government contracts practice.

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NEW in @chron.com Christian organization under investigation for labor abuse after Houston FBI raid Kingdom of God Global Church has allegedly forced individuals to collect $50M in donations since 2014. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

'Angry god': How Dan Patrick wields religious power in Texas Sen. Sarah Eckhardt says Republican lawmakers have the "fear of losing their seat" if they don't agree with Patrick's religiously conservative policies. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Blocked Ten Commandments law may still be followed in these Texas classrooms "Our intent is to follow the law and ensure the district remains in full compliance with all legal requirements." - Montgomery ISD near Houston www.chron.com/culture/reli...

In @chron.com Texas schools must hold off on Ten Commandments posters, judge rules FYI the Christian group Restore American Schools claimed on its website that posters had been secured for 151,760 classrooms with about 2.8 million students. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com How Senate's abortion bill could infringe on other religious freedoms throughout Texas Pro-choice advocates are rallying against legislature that undermines the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com This Christian watchdog group investigates jets owned by Texas televangelists "They hold that their Christian beliefs and values will guide them through the exhaustive work of shining light on the darkest houses of God." www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com ‘Make Austin holy’: Controversial DFW church announces expansion Landon Schott, the pro-Trump pastor of Mercy Culture Church, is launching a new campus in the capital. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

new schoop in @chron.com Houston's Second Baptist accused of censoring staff emails amid corruption lawsuit www.chron.com/culture/reli...

In @chron.com James Talarico: Republicans are breaking 'covenant' with redistricting map www.chron.com/culture/reli...

Given the recent news on the IRS saying churches can endorse political candidates, here's some of @chron.com's articles from 2024 detailing how Texas pastors criticized and ignored the Johnson Amendment. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

icymi in @chron.com A tiny East Texas church made a historic new hire—but what does it mean for the congregation? www.chron.com/culture/reli...

In @chron.com Texas evangelicals aren't impressed with James Talarico's religious takes "The only way to take our country back from the billionaires & special interests who are dividing us is to connect over our shared values & find common ground" - Talarico www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Dolores 'Dodie' Osteen, co-founder of Houston's Lakewood Church, dies at 91 "She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a faithful servant of God." - Pastor Joel Osteen www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com The IRS says pastors and worship centers can endorse political candidates. Do Houston Muslims agree? www.chron.com/culture/reli...

In @chron.com Joe Rogan says this Texas Democrat could become president www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Houston faith leaders organize in renewed fight against Texas redistricting Pastor Charles Turner believes politicians want to "weaken the political vote and representation" of Black and Latino communities. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

In @chron.com Texas man sues tech giant Meta for suppressing pro-Palestine views The former employee in Austin claims the company suppressed his "religious solidarity" with Palestinians in Gaza. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com A Houston family alleges Texas mosque refused to perform funeral for gay Muslim man on the day he was buried. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Texas pastors cite Bible in support of Trump's Iran strikes www.chron.com/culture/reli...

Gateway Church announces staff layoffs “Over the last year, tithing has not mirrored attendance, given the ongoing issues related to the Church’s former pastor, and that has led to a significant drop in giving levels.”

NEW in @chron.com I wrote about Pastor Ashton Luff, the first full-time deaf pastor at San Antonio's Community Bible Church.  Luff says he’s hopes to connect with some of the estimated 78,000 deaf individuals in San Antonio. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Lt. Gov Dan Patrick brings Texas' conservative Christianity to D.C. Patrick led the first gathering of President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission www.chron.com/culture/reli...

In Houston, a council member warns that ICE agents have been “waiting in hallways” of immigration courts to arrest people when their cases were dismissed.

In @chron.com Southern Baptists to take on abortion pills, porn and sports betting in Dallas The SBC plans to vote on acting to overturn the Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

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icymi @chron.com Rothko Chapel's exec director reflects on 10 years of serving Houston In majority-Christian Texas, the chapel is "a space "for people of all faiths and those with none" to meditate & discuss climate change, healthcare and racial justice issues. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com 'I'm sticking with Jesus': Joe Rogan is reportedly attending a Texas church Texas pastor Josh Howerton sees the popular podcast host's church attendance as a sign of Christian reawakening. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com ‘He changed so much’: Houston mourns loss of Duane Rollins, who exposed SBC corruption and sexual abuse Rollins' lawsuit against a former Southern Baptist leader launched investigations into the denomination's problematic culture. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW scoop in @chron.com 'We were not deceived': Houston's Second Baptist fights against corruption allegations Senior pastor Ben Young attempted to debunk claims of a hostile takeover in a staff email that has since been leaked to the congregation. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com ‘It’s all emotional’: Texas’ Eastern Orthodox church wants to make faith more masculine Some Orthodox members are refusing to attend churches that "feel like a Taylor Swift concert" and are turning to traditional beliefs instead. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Houston SBC megachurch settles child sex abuse lawsuit The politically powerful Champion Forest Baptist Church has settled two child abuse suits in the last year. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

Scoop in @chron.com Houston's Second Baptist accused of dismissing church volunteers amid lawsuit The Jeremiah Counsel, made of current and former church members, says the megachurch has "aggressively lashed out" against volunteers calling for transparency. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

Scoop in @chron.com Houston's Second Baptist accused of dismissing church volunteers amid lawsuit The Jeremiah Counsel, made of current and former church members, says the megachurch has "aggressively lashed out" against volunteers calling for transparency. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Texas Episcopalians oppose ‘preferential treatment’ of white South Africans The Houston-based Episcopal Diocese will continue working to resettle refugees on a "non-discriminatory" basis. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Texas Episcopalians oppose ‘preferential treatment’ of white South Africans The Houston-based Episcopal Diocese will continue working to resettle refugees on a "non-discriminatory" basis. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com DOJ to investigate claims of religious discrimination connected to North Texas 'EPIC City' U.S. Sen. John Cornyn alleges that the community development project will impose Sharia law. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Pro-migrant Catholic bishops in Texas believe they have an ally in Pope Leo XIV www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Pro-migrant Catholic bishops in Texas believe they have an ally in Pope Leo XIV www.chron.com/culture/reli...

In @chron.com: Former DFW pastor Robert Morris makes first appearance in an Oklahoma courtroom www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com What will Catholicism look like under Pope Leo XIV? Texas Catholics react. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com What will Catholicism look like under Pope Leo XIV? Texas Catholics react. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Gen Z students at Houston's University of St. Thomas tune in for pope conclave during finals week "We are live-streaming the conclave throughout campus," said Brooke Hall, a 19-year-old sophomore from Houston. "People are watching." www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Texas politicians reach across aisle to propose month of Christian celebration HCR59: “The Declaration of Independence clearly reveals the fact that America was founded upon Biblical principles and Christian values.” www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com 'It's God's church': Why Second Baptist members filed a suit against the Houston megachurch Members of the church told me that Ed Young had a "lapse of judgement" when appointing his son as the new senior pastor. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com 'It's God's church': Why Second Baptist members filed a suit against the Houston megachurch Members of the church told me that Ed Young had a "lapse of judgement" when appointing his son as the new senior pastor. www.chron.com/culture/reli...

NEW in @chron.com Trump's White House courts young non-denominational DFW-area pastors Controversial Texas pastors Josh Howerton and Landon Schott have captured the President's attention. www.chron.com/culture/reli...