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The Many ‘No Kings’ Protests Throughout Texas
  • Politics

The Many ‘No Kings’ Protests Throughout Texas

The protests that took place in Texas were all peaceful, with rallygoers chanting and waving creative signs rebuking the Trump administration

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Jun 14, 2025
Big Crowds Expected At Protests Across Texas
  • Policy

Big Crowds Expected At Protests Across Texas

According to the No Kings website there are over sixty events throughout the state of Texas.

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Jun 13, 2025
Tomashi Jackson Across A Universe In Color And Time
  • Culture

Tomashi Jackson Across A Universe In Color And Time

Her work appropriately wanders the world from Houston to Greece, but it’s in her study of time that is her true genius.

By Jef Rouner Jun 12, 2025
Assessing Abortion At This Year's Texas Legislature
  • Reproductive Rights
  • Health

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

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Jun 11, 2025
'Figurative Histories' Explores The Artistic Ascension Of Black Bodies
  • Culture

'Figurative Histories' Explores The Artistic Ascension Of Black Bodies

A new exhibition in Houston brings together four Texas-based Black artists for one goal: to re-contextualize the expression of the Black body in a way that it has rarely been done before

By Jef Rouner Jun 9, 2025
Hobbit Café: Houston’s Most Legendary Restaurant
  • Culture

Hobbit Café: Houston’s Most Legendary Restaurant

The Hobbit Café has never lost the feel of a homey, hidden gem that rewarded a sense of whimsy

By Jef Rouner Jun 7, 2025
After Lawsuit, In-State Tuition For Texas Dreamers Ends
  • Education

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

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Jun 4, 2025

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The Many ‘No Kings’ Protests Throughout Texas
  • Politics

The Many ‘No Kings’ Protests Throughout Texas

The protests that took place in Texas were all peaceful, with rallygoers chanting and waving creative signs rebuking the Trump administration

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Jun 14, 2025
Why Trans Texans Feel Abandoned By Democrats
  • Politics

Why Trans Texans Feel Abandoned By Democrats

The inaction from many Texas Democrats allowed members from the other side to share lies about the transgender community.

By James Russell May 21, 2025
Beto Outlines A Path Forward
  • Politics

Beto Outlines A Path Forward

At a town hall, O’Rourke focused on organizing now and in the immediate future. Because democracy and America are at stake.

By Jessica Montoya Coggins May 20, 2025
The Targeting Of Trans Texans Continues
  • Politics

The Targeting Of Trans Texans Continues

As its written, HB 229 would have a sweeping impact on over 100,000 trans Texans.

By Jessica Montoya Coggins May 12, 2025

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Extreme Heat Roars Into Texas Early: A Reminder Of The Climate Crisis
  • Environment

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

By Gregory Harman May 14, 2025
San Antonio Council Members Call For Tracking Extreme Heat’s Impact
  • Environment

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.

By Gregory Harman Apr 24, 2025
‘Drill baby, drill’? Not So Fast
  • Environment

‘Drill baby, drill’? Not So Fast

Simple economics may complicate Trump’s plans to expand fracking and other oil and gas production.

By K.R. Callaway Jan 16, 2025
When An Autopsy Doesn't Tell The Whole Story
  • Environment

When An Autopsy Doesn't Tell The Whole Story

Jessica Witzel’s autopsy report raises an important question: How many other heat-related deaths among unhoused residents are being erased by the failure to collect and report accurate data on climate-related mortality?

By Marisol Cortez Jan 10, 2025

Education

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After Lawsuit, In-State Tuition For Texas Dreamers Ends
  • Education

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

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Jun 4, 2025
LGBTQ+ Clubs Targeted With New DEI Ban
  • Education

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

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Jun 2, 2025
Ten Commandments Bill Clears Major Hurdle
  • Education

Ten Commandments Bill Clears Major Hurdle

Christian nationalism moves further into Texas public school classrooms

By Jessica Montoya Coggins May 27, 2025
A Public Education Bill Flounders
  • Education

A Public Education Bill Flounders

Greg Abbott wanted fanfare when he signed the voucher bill into law, but he has yet to show the same fervor for the companion piece of legislation that would actually fund Texas public schools

By Jessica Montoya Coggins May 8, 2025

Reproductive Rights

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Assessing Abortion At This Year's Texas Legislature
  • Reproductive Rights
  • Health

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

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Jun 11, 2025
The Dangerous Reality Of An Abortion Exception Bill
  • Health
  • Reproductive Rights

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.

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Apr 7, 2025
Potential Legal Challenges To Abortion Shield Laws
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  • Reproductive Rights

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

By Jules Kramer Mar 27, 2025
A Frank Q&A About Reproductive Rights In Texas
  • Health
  • Reproductive Rights

A Frank Q&A About Reproductive Rights In Texas

Texas Signal recently spoke with Tara Mancini, the Director of Public Policy for Power to Decide, about how the organization is navigating 2025 and beyond.

By Jessica Montoya Coggins Feb 11, 2025
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