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Black and Latino lawmakers slam Gov. Greg Abbott for order limiting diversity considerations in hiring

by Kate McGee Feb. 14, 2023

The lawmakers called on major sports organizations to not host championship games in the state until the governor rescinds his guidance to agencies and universities. Full Story

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In Austin, a liberal bastion, protests force another reckoning with racism, segregation

by Alex Samuels June 4, 2020

Although Austin was not the only city in Texas to have protests, the death of Michael Ramos there brought out tensions that have long plagued the city, a place that is recognized for its moments of progressivism yet has deep-rooted racial biases. Full Story

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After Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes cyberbullying prevention bill, some worry forms of online harassment will continue unchecked

by Troy Closson June 18, 2019

The bill would have made it a crime to repeatedly use social media to harass or torment someone. It was aimed at protecting children from some indirect forms of cyberbullying. Full Story

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In the House, the property tax bill is being handled with a different speed — and tone

by Shannon Najmabadi Feb. 28, 2019

State Rep. Dustin Burrows, author of the House bill, said the House Ways and Means Committee is "not just trying to get something across the finish line as quick as we can." Full Story

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Black and Latino lawmakers slam Gov. Greg Abbott for order limiting diversity considerations in hiring

In Austin, a liberal bastion, protests force another reckoning with racism, segregation

After Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes cyberbullying prevention bill, some worry forms of online harassment will continue unchecked

In the House, the property tax bill is being handled with a different speed — and tone