Texas A&M System removes courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
More than 200 courses, including those on LGBTQ literature, cultural studies and climate change, will no longer count toward core degree requirements at 11 Texas A&M universities.
Already one of the largest recorded wildfires in North Texas history, Ross Fire continues burning
More than 90,000 acres in Palo Pinto and Jack counties are still on fire. Containment has grown to 38%, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Two firefighters received minor injuries.
Federal disaster assistance approved for some Texas counties after July floods
The announced funding will help 19 counties pay for infrastructure repairs, but Texas is still waiting for help for individuals in the affected counties.
Edouard causes flooding in East Texas, dumping more than 20 inches of rain in places
Forecasters warned that the risk of flooding could continue in East Texas into Thursday as the tropical storm’s remnants move slowly north.
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