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Exploring Feminism In Galveston’s Red Light District

Kimber Fountain was vaguely familiar with the broad strokes of Galveston’s history, but she’d never heard of The Line — a red light district headquartered on Postoffice Street — until she took a ghost tour

Texas Democrats Broach Removing Trump From Office

For many Texas House Democrats, the last few days have cemented a clear objective: that President Trump must be removed from office. Options for action are limited, however.

New Exhibit Explores Connection Of Good Medicine And Art

Dr. Jayasimha “Jay” Murthy is both a Houston pulmonologist and artist. His latest exhibition is "World: Photographs," a collection of about a dozen of Murthy’s photos from across the planet.

Reading To Stop Family Detainment

“Read Them Home: End Family Detention" is organized by a coalition of groups raising awareness about the families and children held in places like Dilley, while also advocating for the full end of family detention

Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case

Trump signed an executive order on the first day of his second term restricting birthright citizenship. The order would have meant that children born in the United States to parents who were undocumented would not be automatically granted U.S. citizenship.

The New “Smart” Border Wall Comes To Texas

In July 2025, Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget package with $46.5 billion for border infrastructure construction. The funds are available through September 2029 and, as reconciliation funding, are unaffected by government shutdowns.

No Kings Protests Return To Texas

Thousands of Texans took part in No Kings protests in all corners of the state

Another Round Of No Kings Protests For Texas

This will be the third round of “No Kings” protests taking place in Texas (named to represent that the United States is a democracy, not a monarchy).

Who Enforces The Ten Commandments In Texas Schools

In some Texas classrooms, the Ten Commandments are already up, part of the visual landscape students see every day. In others, identical posters sit unopened in storage rooms, waiting for guidance that hasn’t come.

Cressandra Thibodeaux’s Life Of Activism Endures Beyond 14 Pews

Cressandra Thibodeaux will be showcasing her photos of the United Houma Nation, perhaps "America's first climate change refugees," in an exhibition at the Wetlands Museum this summer

Houston’s Quirkiest Museums To Visit Over Spring Break

For many Texas families, Spring Break is the perfect opportunity to explore some museums off the beaten path. And these sure beat exhausting beach trips and $25 margaritas.

Glenwood Cemetery: Resting Place Of Houston Suffragettes

Glenwood is a remarkable cemetery. Though there are movie stars, politicians, and entrepreneurs a-plenty, it’s also home to women who shaped Texas.

The Private Prison Model For Texas Detention Centers

The South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley has drawn widespread attention over the alleged conditions for detained children. That focus has also shed a spotlight on the for-profit company that operates it.

Detained Family With Award-Winning Mariachi Ties Released

While the Gámez-Cuéllar family has been released from detention, there are still hundreds of people (including children) being held in centers like Dilley