Haunting New Exhibit At The Holocaust Museum Houston
The newest exhibit at The Holocaust Museum Houston includes materials and artifacts from a vault that have never been displayed before
First Redistricting Map Revealed
The new congressional districts would potentially net Republicans five more seats by carving out districts in North Texas, Austin and Houston
The New Federal Lawsuit Against Abortion Shield Laws
A federal lawsuit from Texas against a California doctor marks a new legal ground against shield laws, which blue states enacted to protect abortion providers
A Landmark Year For The Houston Shakespeare Festival
Through Sidney “Doc” Berger, the University of Houston’s legendary director and teacher, Shakespeare became a pivotal part of the city's identity.
Texas Republicans Revive Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
Women and survivors of violence held a rally outside the Capitol blasting the latest bathroom bill re-introduced in the special session
The Intentional ICE Terror
Blurring the line between state and vigilante violence is an intentional choice by ICE
How Will Democrats Approach The Special Session?
Monday will give a glimpse if Texas Democrats have a plan to fight redistricting not just with websites and rhetoric but action too
Politics
First Redistricting Map Revealed
The new congressional districts would potentially net Republicans five more seats by carving out districts in North Texas, Austin and Houston
Texas Republicans Revive Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill
Women and survivors of violence held a rally outside the Capitol blasting the latest bathroom bill re-introduced in the special session
How Will Democrats Approach The Special Session?
Monday will give a glimpse if Texas Democrats have a plan to fight redistricting not just with websites and rhetoric but action too
The Stakes Of Redistricting
All eyes will be on the lone star state to see whether Republicans can really deliver on the wishes of President Trump about radically redistricting the state
Environment
In Texas, Bats Are Beloved And In Danger
Though hardy animals, Texas bats are seeing major upheavals to their environment thanks to man-made climate change.
The Flooding In Texas
As the search continues for missing Texans, many are asking why such a tragedy occurred in the first place, with different leaders casting blame elsewhere.
Extreme Heat Roars Into Texas Early: A Reminder Of The Climate Crisis
Sudden heat shock expected to stress bodies across the state this week as 2025 continues to manifest unprecedented levels of extreme heat for Texas and the planet
San Antonio Council Members Call For Tracking Extreme Heat’s Impact
Advocates say the effort would begin repairing a system that fails to account for heat-related deaths across the community. But Bexar County’s partnership remains uncertain.
Education
Haunting New Exhibit At The Holocaust Museum Houston
The newest exhibit at The Holocaust Museum Houston includes materials and artifacts from a vault that have never been displayed before
Abbott Vetoes Funding For Summer Food Program
The governor issued several vetoes over the weekend, including a budget item that secured millions for a summer food program
After Lawsuit, In-State Tuition For Texas Dreamers Ends
District Court Judge Reed O’Connor determined that the Texas law is unconstitutional, and Texas agreed to a consent judgment
LGBTQ+ Clubs Targeted With New DEI Ban
One of the final bills passed in the legislature is a sweeping ban on DEI in public schools
Reproductive Rights
Marking Three Years Of Dobbs
A storyteller summit convenes dozens of advocates in the reproductive freedom field from Texas and the nation
Assessing Abortion At This Year's Texas Legislature
With the legislative session done, many of the most vocal reproductive rights advocates are finally getting a chance to reflect on what the heck happened
The Dangerous Reality Of An Abortion Exception Bill
A growing number of voices in the reproductive health community are urging lawmakers to consider the real threats posed by House Bill 44.
Potential Legal Challenges To Abortion Shield Laws
A clerk in New York refused to file a judgment against a doctor for violating Texas abortion laws, however the threat to shield laws still looms