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University of Texas at Austin Fires 60 Staff Focused on Diversity and Inclusion
The layoffs were prompted by a diversity, equity, and inclusion ban that went into effect in January.
Texas Woman Sues Prosecutors Over Murder Charge for Abortion
The lawsuit cites “deprivation of liberty, reputational harm, public humiliation, distress, pain, and suffering.”
Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Texas
The move could set a precedent that would chip away at pregnant workers’ rights in the workplace.
Largest Wildfire in Texas History Foretells Future of Worsening Climate Disaster
The Smokehouse Creek fire is the largest in the state's history with over 1 million acres burned and counting.
Biden and Trump Both Push Anti-Migrant Policies in US-Mexico Border Visits
The two leading presidential candidates each pitched measures to further militarize the border and restrict asylum.
Second-Largest Wildfire in Texas History Prompts Evacuation Orders
The Smokehouse Creek Fire had grown five times its original size in 24 hours, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds.
A TX Woman Was Denied an Abortion Even Though Ectopic Pregnancy Was Killing Her
The case is yet another example of how Texas's “life-saving” abortion exception has been ignored.
Eviction Filings in Major Texas Cities Soar Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Legal aid groups and housing advocates say there simply aren’t enough lawyers to keep up with eviction filings.
Texas Abortion Ban Has Ripple Effect on Medical Care for Pregnant People
Pregnant patients face medical uncertainty and risks, from hyperemesis gravidarum to cancer treatment.
Locals Say Eagle Pass Is Being Invaded by Christian Nationalists — Not Migrants
They say an influx of GOP governors and a far right convoy helped spread hate in their community over the weekend.