Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday for arguments.
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SMU Wants to Separate From the Church but Keep the ‘Methodist’
The Texas Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in an ongoing legal saga between the United Methodist Church and ...
Courthouse News Service4d
Southern Methodist University urges Texas Supreme Court to let it split from church
(CN) — Southern Methodist University urged the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit by the Methodist ...
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Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University clash over control reaches Texas Supreme Court
The crux of the issue is who controls the university—its Board of Trustees or the church—following the university’s 2019 attempt to distance itself. This move occurred as the church adopted stricter ...
Civil Rights Activists Who Marched In Selma Brace For Trump’s Inauguration On MLK Day
Three civil rights activists from Selma, Alabama, remember what they marched for in 1965, but they question how much the ...
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62 Reasons Why College Is Better In The South
We're a little biased, but once you read all of these reasons why college is better in the South, we think you'll agree too.
Volusia County things to do, starting Jan. 17
Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture ...
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With dominance and high hopes, women’s tennis opens the spring season
Virginia women’s tennis achieved its second regular-season conference title ever, posting an overall record of 25-5, the ...
Seminole County things to do, starting Jan. 17
A 13-week grief support program for adults who have lost a loved one by death. 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Mondays beginning Jan. 20, ...