• 

  Judge sides with Second Baptist Houston in lawsuit

  A Texas judge dismissed most claims against Houston’s Second Baptist Church over its 2023 bylaw changes, citing the church autonomy doctrine.

  07/21/2026 - By Laura Erlanson / Baptist Press

• 

  Lawsuit over university housing hits DBU

  Dallas Baptist University is facing a lawsuit from 48 students over alleged mold-contaminated dorms, negligence, and health concerns.

  07/20/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

• 

  Texans on Mission monitoring Hill Country flooding

  Texans on Mission is monitoring a major flooding event unfolding in the Hill Country resulting in property damage and a loss of life.

  07/16/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

• 

  One year after floods, Hill Country churches continue recovery 

  Trinity Baptist Church and Texans on Mission continue helping the community recover one year after the devastating Texas Hill Country floods.

  07/15/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

• 

  HCU President Robert B. Sloan has died 

  Houston Christian University President Robert B. Sloan Jr., who led the school for 20 years, died suddenly of a stroke on July 3, 2026.

  07/04/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

• 

  $3 million saved by KingsCover Insurance

  KingsCover helps save over $3 million on insurance, expanding affordable, ministry-focused coverage to churches across 16 states.

  07/03/2026 - By Jessica King / Texas Baptists

• 

  Convención 2026 celebra legado y liderazgo

  La Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas celebró el liderazgo, el ministerio juvenil y el apoyo a Venezuela durante su reunión de 2026.

  07/01/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

• 

  Estudiantes bautistas hispanos de Texas reciben becas

  La Oficina de Educación Hispana de los Bautistas de Texas celebró a 15 estudiantes hispanos que recibieron becas durante el Banquete de Educación Hispana.

  07/01/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

• 

  2026 Convención celebrates legacy, leadership

  Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas 2026 celebrated leadership, youth ministry, and support for Venezuela during its 2026 meeting.

  07/01/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

• 

  GuideStone expands insurance offerings for Texas churches

  GuideStone expands insurance options for Texas churches through GuideStone Agency Services, offering access to coverage solutions.

  07/01/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

• 

  Hispanic Texas Baptist students honored with scholarships

  Texas Baptists’ Office of Hispanic Education celebrated 15 Hispanic students awarded scholarships during the Hispanic Education Banquet.

  07/01/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

• 

  Texas Ed. Board considers Bible texts for public schools

  The Texas State Board of Education is voting this week on a proposal requiring students to read specific texts from the Bible.

  06/25/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard