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West Texas A&M University students file free speech lawsuit after president cancels campus drag show

The lawsuit comes after protests each day this week, calling for university president Walter Wendler to reinstate the drag show and step down.

The Texas Tribune

Texas newspaper slams ‘bombastic, bullying’ Trump for ‘stoking the fires of Waco’ ahead of rally

Trump’s first 2024 campaign rally will be held near the site of a deadly Texas siege on its 30th anniversary

The Independent UK

New lip-reading video shows NSFW stuff Texas, Louisvllle players appeared to say after women’s March Madness game

If this lip-reading is accurate, there was some NSFW stuff said here.

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SNAP recipients will see a cut in food benefits starting this month

During the pandemic, Texans received extra money on their Lone Star cards through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, also known as food stamps. That extra money ends this month.

The Texas Tribune

Why the NCAA hosts Final Four, other championships in states with controversial laws

DALLAS — Not long ago, the NCAA was seen as a leader in social activism.

Tribune News Service

With Congress stuck, some immigrant advocates go local

WASHINGTON — With Congress at an impasse on major federal immigration legislation, some advocates have turned to local legislatures to promote and push through bills that would give undocumented immigrants access to driver’s licenses, in-state college tuition and other services.

Tribune News Service

Sex trafficking plea deal unending 'nightmare' for Texas mom

Irma Reyes feels like she can’t wake up from nightmare

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Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey: Texas roundup

Texas is holding elections, including for municipal offices, on May 6, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Texas Senate committee advances bills restricting certain drag shows

Proposed legislation from Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, would criminalize explicit performances where children are present and strip libraries of state funding for hosting any event featuring performers in drag. Critics say the bill is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

The Texas Tribune

Election legislation roundup: Texas State Senate

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 27 election-related bills in the Texas State Senate since the beginning of the year. Of the 27, Ballotpedia tracked 24 from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored 19, while Democrats sponsored five. Five of the 24 bills are:

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LGBTQ groups criticize Texas bill’s broad restrictions on school lessons and activities about sexuality and gender identity

Senate Bill 8 supporters say the legislation protects the rights of parents who don’t want their kids to learn about gender identity and sexual orientation. Critics say it could force schools to ignore the existence of LGBTQ people.

The Texas Tribune

Election legislation roundup: Texas House of Representatives

As of March 19, Ballotpedia has tracked 60 election-related bills in the Texas House of Representatives since the beginning of the year. Of the 60, Ballotpedia tracked 52 from March 13-19. Republicans sponsored 37, while Democrats sponsored 15. Five of these bills are:

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In abrupt retirement letter, an investigations director decries Texas’ “untenable” child welfare agency

Sharon Fonvielle-Baughman said Texas Department of Family and Protective Services leadership has failed to support the special investigators division, a unit created in 2005 to handle the most high-risk cases.

The Texas Tribune

Celia Israel’s Got ‘Both Feet on the Ground’

What the historic 2023 election for mayor meant for Celia Israel, for Austin, and women in Texas politics.

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Environmental group says Texas fails to hold repeat polluters accountable for unexpected emissions

A new report found that companies in Texas have had 21,000 unexpected pollution releases that emitted 400,000 tons of air pollution over six years, but only 1% of them prompted action by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

The Conversation

Mexico's help to American women who need abortions should inspire Canada

When a draft of an upcoming United States Supreme Court decision curtailing legal abortion access in the U.S. leaked in May 2022, Karina Gould, Canada’s minister of families, children and social development, declared that Americans seeking abortions would be welcomed north of the border.

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Cal, Penn State Have Interest in Texas Interim Coach Rodney Terry, per Report

If the Longhorns want to keep their interim basketball coach, it sounds like they’ll have some competition.

The Independent UK

NTSB: Crews failed to de-ice road before massive Texas crash

Federal officials say that the company responsible for maintaining a Texas interstate where 130 vehicles crashed in icy conditions two years ago, killing six, failed to address the deteriorating road conditions

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Annular solar eclipse 2023: Everything you need to know about North America's 'ring of fire' eclipse

The annular solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023, will be visible from eight states in the U.S. Southwest. Find out how and where to see the 'ring of fire' eclipse in our ultimate guide.

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Texas hosting Duncanville 5-star EDGE Colin Simmons this weekend

Texas is hosting Duncanville's five-star edge recruit Colin Simmons for an official visit this weekend.

The Texas Tribune

House panel advances new Texas budget with property tax cuts, teacher pay raises

The proposal recommends spending billions on programs including property tax cuts, teacher pay raises, mental health services and border security. It leaves out requests for pay raises for retired state employees and funding for rent relief and childcare programs.

The Independent UK

Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action

Lawmakers in states including Colorado, California, Texas and New York are taking big, legislative swings at the eating disorder crisis

Fortune

Think Texas has a cheaper tax burden than California? Think again.

"When people are like, 'Oh California is so much more expensive than Texas,' that’s the top income tax rate."

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Lions 2023 NFL draft profile: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech

A scouting look at Texas Tech EDGE Tyree Wilson and how he might appeal to the Detroit Lions in the 2023 NFL draft

Sports Illustrated

Vitale Calls Out Texas’s Handling of Interim Coach Rodney Terry

Texas has yet to remove the interim tag from the coach that has guided them through a midseason dismissal of Chris Beard and a run to the Sweet 16

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