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Lecturer no longer teaching at Texas State University after expletive-filled message goes public

The Facebook message derided its recipient as a “leftist” and “whore” whom he hoped would be deported. The message gained widespread attention when it was shared online.

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Texas universities deploy AI tools to review and rewrite how some courses discuss race and gender

Records obtained by The Texas Tribune show how universities are using the technology to reshape curriculum under political pressure, raising concerns about academic freedom.

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Texas lawmakers say colleges have to balance free speech with duty to keep discourse civil

Legislative panels were created after Republican leaders criticized students mocking or celebrating conservative activities Charlie Kirk’s death.

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Harrison vs. higher ed: How one lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+ curriculum

Harrison has been on a crusade against Texas universities, scouring course catalogs and university websites for examples of “gender ideology” or LGBTQ+ curriculum, and riling up his X followers about “liberal indoctrination” on campuses. The post Harrison vs. higher ed: How one lawmaker is weaponizing social media to eradicate LGBTQ+…

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Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over “inciting violence”

A Texas State spokesperson said Monday evening that the professor’s employment had been “terminated, effective immediately” after a university review. The post Texas State University professor fired again after court revoked initial firing over “inciting violence” appeared first on The Texas Tribune.

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Texas History Offers Warnings amid Rash of Faculty Firings

Lessons to learn from the politically motivated firing of a UT president in the 1940s

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Texas State expels student for allegedly mocking Charlie Kirk shooting

Governor Abbott called for expulsion, with university decrying video ‘trivializing or promoting violence’

The Guardian - US

Student who mocked Charlie Kirk’s death “no longer” at Texas State University as clampdowns continue

The university's announcement came hours after Gov. Greg Abbott called for the student's expulsion.

The Texas Tribune

Texas State fires professor accused of trying to incite political violence in video

Thomas Alter is the second professor in the state to be terminated for allegedly violating university policy after a video was posted on social media.

The Texas Tribune

Undocumented students rethink their college dreams after Texas cuts their access to cheaper tuition

Thousands of undocumented students who grew up in Texas now face college tuition costs that are more than twice what other state residents pay.

The Texas Tribune

First Amendment Challenge to Texas State University Speech Code Can Go Forward

From today's Fifth Circuit decision in Speech First, Inc. v. McCall, written by Judge James Ho and joined by Judges… The post First Amendment Challenge to Texas State University Speech Code Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

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Grand jury declines to indict man arrested in connection with Texas apartment fire that killed 5

Prosecutors say a grand jury has declined to indict a man who was arrested in connection with a Texas apartment fire that killed five people in 2018

The Independent UK

Can't Solve A Problem? Sleep On It—It's Backed By Science, Here's Best Nap For Better Thinking

A recent study investigated how a specific type of sleep, afternoon naps, helps in creative problem-solving.

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Preachers with 'Women Are Property' Signs Show Up at Texas University After Trump Election Win

Texas State University is under fire after two unaffiliated protestors displayed offensive signs about women and gender roles on campus.

The Texas Tribune

Texas State University condemns demonstrators who brought offensive signs to campus

The university is exploring potential legal responses after two men came on campus the day after the election with misogynistic and homophobic signs.

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Texas judge accused of breaking law after asking his university students to vote for him

A candidate running against the judge accused him of emailing his students at Texas State to vote for him. State law prohibits using public resources for political advertising.

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Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitch

The glitch kept the students from submitting the form on time, which put them last in line to receive aid this year.

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Study finds levels of a dangerous gas “off the scales” in Central Texas oilfield

The smell of oil wells has long permeated Caldwell County, near Austin and San Antonio. Now researchers have documented wells releasing dangerous amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas.

Salon

The shifting tastes of beer drinkers

"We found that there is, in fact, a growing interest in consuming . . . beer with less alcohol"

The Texas Tribune

Texas State released from contract to host debate, as Biden and Trump sidestep tradition

Texas State was slated to be the first Texas university to host a presidential debate before the leading candidates sidestepped the traditional debate schedule

The Texas Tribune

Biden, Trump sidestep traditional presidential debate schedule that included Texas State University

Texas State was slated to be the first Texas university to host a presidential debate, with an event scheduled Sept. 16.

Texas Observer

A Lawsuit 30 Years Ago Affirmed Free Speech on Texas College Campuses

The University of Texas’ fixation on protesters “not affiliated with UT” calls to mind when Southwest Texas State University tried to ban an independent newspaper.

The Texas Tribune

In rural Texas, ERs are facing a growing mental health crisis

The mental health workforce shortage is more acute in rural areas, adding to rising patient loads in hospital ERs.

Cycling Weekly

Cramp while cycling? Solve seizing muscles with this 15-point checklist from a health and performance professor

Dr Kevin Miller, cramp expert at Texas State University, has the latest advice on how to avoid that agonising tightening feeling

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