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Texas Legislature convenes for fourth special session, discusses education, border security

Texas Legislature convenes for fourth special session, discusses education, border security

Ren Leija, General News Reporter November 29, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation to reconvene the Texas Legislature for another special session on Nov. 7, the fourth one since the end of the 88th Texas Legislative Session in May. The session began...

Scholarships based on race protected federally, but UT System guidance says they should be reviewed amid impending DEI ban

Scholarships based on race protected federally, but UT System guidance says they should be reviewed amid impending DEI ban

Morgan Severson, Managing Editor November 27, 2023

Texas colleges and universities are making changes on campus to comply with Senate Bill 17’s Jan. 1 deadline, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion offices, mandatory trainings and DEI statements...

Texas ranked second-worst state for food insecurity, UT groups work to improve student food security

Texas ranked second-worst state for food insecurity, UT groups work to improve student food security

Isabella Zeff, Senior News Reporter November 13, 2023

New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture revealed that Texas has the second-highest rate of food insecurity in the nation, an issue felt statewide and at the University. The USDA data also showed...

Thousands protest for Palestine at Capitol, call for ending siege on Gaza, a ceasefire in Palestine and ending aid to Israel

Thousands protest for Palestine at Capitol, call for ending siege on Gaza, a ceasefire in Palestine and ending aid to Israel

Naina Srivastava November 13, 2023

Thousands of protestors chanted, “We say justice, you say how? End the siege on Gaza now,” at a protest outside the Capitol on Sunday calling for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine, an end to the...

Texas Legislature holds special session for anti-immigrant bills, waiting approval before being signed into law

Texas Legislature holds special session for anti-immigrant bills, waiting approval before being signed into law

Ren Leija, General News Reporter November 13, 2023

The Texas Legislature convened for a special session last month to vote and debate on issues including restricting immigration in the state, with bills including House Bill 4, House Bill 6 and Senate Bill...

After SB 12 was deemed unconstitutional, LGBTQ+ business owners, performers consider what’s next

After SB 12 was deemed unconstitutional, LGBTQ+ business owners, performers consider what’s next

Hasina Shah, Reporting Words Student November 5, 2023

When scrolling through Maxine LaQueene’s Instagram, viewers find post after post of LaQueene in sparkling ensembles and bold makeup, performing in front of cheering crowds. Scrolling further, viewers...

Renters’ rights: How to navigate unfinished building contracts

Renters’ rights: How to navigate unfinished building contracts

Rylie Lillibridge, Projects Reporter November 1, 2023

When psychology junior Adrienne Wood signed a lease for the Union on San Antonio in mid-October, she was primarily motivated by her need to secure SMART Housing, which are apartment units with adjusted,...

Business owners express concern over I-35 expansion project

Business owners express concern over I-35 expansion project

Erika Pernis and Julian Petzold October 26, 2023

Every morning, assistant director Jaime Cano warmly welcomes hundreds of families into Escuelita del Alma, a daycare and preschool center decorated with care and full of well-loved toys and cherished memories.  The...

Proposed school voucher program causes concern for future of public education in Texas

Proposed school voucher program causes concern for future of public education in Texas

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter October 26, 2023

The Texas Senate passed a priority bill during a special legislative session on Oct. 12 that would create a school voucher program allowing parents to use state money for private school.  Senate Bill...

What you need to know about the Nov. 7 Texas election

What you need to know about the Nov. 7 Texas election

Olivia Dilley, General Reporter October 19, 2023

Texans will vote on 14 constitutional amendments proposed by the Texas Legislature on Nov. 7. The Texas Constitution requires “specific constitutional language” to justify legislative actions, so...

Drag queen Natalie Hole performs in the Capitol Rotunda during the Youth Capitol Takeover on Mar. 29, 2023.

Federal judge says Texas drag ban is unconstitutional, cannot be enforced

Sarah Brager, Senior News Reporter October 13, 2023

The state law banning certain public drag performances is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment, said a federal judge in the Southern District of Texas late last month.  U.S. District Judge...

Federal judge dismisses UT professor's lawsuit against Texas A&M claiming discriminatory hiring practices

Federal judge dismisses UT professor’s lawsuit against Texas A&M claiming discriminatory hiring practices

Mason Rouser, Senior News Reporter October 6, 2023

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought against Texas A&M University by UT professor Richard Lowery claiming the University used unlawful and discriminatory hiring practices in implementing a faculty...

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