Calls for Welsh’s ousting intensified over his handling of a student’s complaints about gender identity discussions in a children’s literature class. Full Story
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Christopher Maynard will be the next leader of the Laredo university. Full Story
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The Moody Foundation’s gift to the Austin-based university will be used to upgrade campus buildings and provide more scholarships to students. Full Story
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The suit alleges the new state law unconstitutionally silences the viewpoints of students and teachers. The law’s supporters say DEI programs use public funds to promote political agendas. Full Story
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O’Neill is the fifth commissioner of the beleaguered Texas Department of Family and Protective Services since 2012. Full Story
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Some lawmakers have called for Welsh to be fired over his handling of a student’s complaints about gender identity content being taught in a children’s literature class. Full Story
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Lawyers say detainees complain about cloudy water, delayed medical attention and some kids being held for weeks or months without justification. Full Story
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Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets. Full Story
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Some people use the drug to treat COVID, even though it’s not approved by the FDA for such use. Full Story
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House Bill 8 scraps the unpopular exam for three shorter tests at the beginning, middle and end of the year starting in the 2027-28 school year. Full Story
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HB 7, which was signed by the governor Wednesday, allows private citizens to sue abortion pill providers and manufacturers, mirroring a 2021 law on abortion bans Full Story
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House Bill 7 allows people to sue manufacturers and distributors of the drug. Full Story
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Senate Bill 11 shields victims from prosecution from some crimes if they’re threatened or coerced into the act by their trafficker. Full Story
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House Bill 26 advanced out of the Texas Legislature on Aug. 27, two days after being added to the second special session’s agenda. Full Story
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The suit, filed in 2023 after the launch of SpaceX's Starship in Boca Chica ended in an explosion, accused the agency of not properly assessing environmental impacts. Full Story
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The university's announcement came hours after Gov. Greg Abbott called for the student's expulsion. Full Story
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Several school districts have already taken disciplinary action against staff for comments made about the Christian conservative activist’s death. Full Story
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The Texas Tribune, Texas Newsroom and ProPublica are among a group of media outlets arguing the records should be made public because the Paxtons are elected officials subject to scrutiny. Full Story
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A veteran Austin journalist, Melissa will lead a newsroom dedicated to closing the information gaps in Austin; fostering strategic collaborations with local organizations; and delivering relevant, timely journalism that keeps pace with Austin’s explosive growth. Full Story
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The musician and Democrat is looking to flip Texas’ 15th Congressional District, which voted for President Donald Trump by 18% in 2024. Full Story
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