Potential routes for a highway in El Paso’s Mission Valley run alongside a restored wetland called Rio Bosque. Environmental advocates are urging TxDOT to scrap the idea.
El Paso residents rally to protect a Rio Grande wetland from possible highway project
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State Government
Odessa shuts off entire water system due to leak in water line
It’s the second time in two years Odessa has lost water. Officials expect restoration within hours but boil-water notice to remain in effect until Monday.
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Higher Education
Texas’ DEI ban almost ended cultural graduations. Latina students at UT-Austin fought to keep theirs.
Graduating students raised funds and took the lead organizing smaller ceremonies meant to highlight their identities and cultural heritage.
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UT-Austin Protests
UT-Austin lecturer arrested and fired after confrontation with police at pro-Palestinian demonstration
The lecturer’s lawyer disputes the charges, and the university’s decision to fire him has raised concerns from faculty over free speech protections.
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Politics
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls investigated over allegations he used campaign money to pay rent to his own company
The Richmond Republican faces allegations of improperly using campaign funds for his own gain, according to an Office of Congressional Ethics report made public Friday.
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Health care
Clarendon City Council rejects ordinance banning travel to access abortion outside of Texas
Clarendon is one of the first cities in Texas to reject the ordinance, after several cities and counties passed similar measures
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Environment
North Texas landowners trying to stop a reservoir that Wichita Falls calls crucial
State regulators face a critical decision this week on whether to approve a permit for a new reservoir that the city of Wichita Falls says is vital for ensuring enough water for the region. But some locals are fighting the project.
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Texas Abortion Restrictions
Anti-abortion crusader’s deposition requests generate fear, but no findings
Jonathan Mitchell has filed at least nine petitions seeking information from abortion activists, doctors and women. None have resulted in a deposition.
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Criminal Justice
DPS has charged hundreds of migrants who rushed a border gate with rioting. A judge has thrown out the charges.
Two different groups surged through an El Paso border gate. An El Paso judge has twice thrown out the resulting criminal charges.
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UT-Austin Protests
Here’s why UT and A&M are unlikely to divest from Israel
Protesting students and staff want to draw attention to public university investments in companies supporting Israel, even if divestment is unlikely in Texas.
