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Documents detail how Texas’ DEI ban is changing university campuses

In an update to lawmakers, university system leaders expressed worries about how the ban might affect crucial applications for federal funds.

The Texas Tribune

Galveston County redistricting case draws divide among federal appeals court judges

The 5th Circuit expressed skepticism about arguments from both sides in considering whether a coalition of Black and Latino voters should be granted the same protections as a single racial group under the Voting Rights Act.

The Texas Tribune

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Houston, arrest two students

The University of Houston joins other Texas colleges that have cracked down on recent campus protests.

The Texas Tribune

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Gov. Greg Abbott endorses U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales amid primary runoff attacks that he’s a RINO

Gonzales, 43, faces Brandon Herrera in the May primary runoff election for South Texas District 23.

The Texas Tribune

Layoffs and upheaval at Texas universities spur fear as lawmakers continue DEI crackdown

As administrators scramble to comply with new limits on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, students and faculty worry more tumult is coming.

The Texas Tribune

Texans dish out local prospect day invites

The Houston Texans invited several players to their local prospect day, including a pair of University of Houston stars

USA Today Sports Media Group

Gov. Greg Abbott appears with embattled House Speaker Dade Phelan for first time in heated primary season

Abbott has so far been silent as Phelan battles for political survival in a tough primary runoff.

The Texas Tribune

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Sean Teare unseats Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg in primary

Teare, a former prosecutor in Ogg’s office, defeated the two-term incumbent at Tuesday’s primary and will face the Republican nominee in November’s general election.

The Texas Tribune

University of Houston students face off against administrators over how to spend student fees

Students want to reallocate funding for athletics to other student services, but university leaders rejected that recommendation. Regents on Wednesday sent both sides back to the negotiating table.

The Texas Tribune

In long-shot bid for GOP nomination, Nikki Haley turns to Texas

The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations faces a steep climb in Texas — where she hopes that the state’s deep-pocketed GOP donor class and open primary can help her pick away at Donald Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Latino Democrats in Texas Not Warming Up to Biden; Nearly Half Don't Want to Vote for Him

Nonetheless, a recent survey conducted by the University of Houston shows Biden and Trump winning their party's nomination with overwhelming support

Latin Times

Houston Mayoral Candidates Inspire Yawns As Run-Off Election Looms

Two veteran (and older) politicians running for mayor in Texas’ largest city are generating little excitement among its youthful population.

Texas Observer

Former NFL player D.J. Hayden was among 6 killed in a Houston car crash

The two-car collision occurred early Saturday after a driver sped through a red light at a downtown intersection, police said.

WEKU

Ex-NFL player DJ Hayden among six killed in Houston crash

The horrifying Houston crash killed three former University of Houston football players, including Hayden

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Ex-NFL player and former college teammates killed in collision in Houston

DJ Hayden, who played nine seasons with the Raiders, Lions, Jaguars and Commanders, was in SUV hit by speeding car

The Texas Tribune

Proposition 5 on Texas ballot would create new endowment for ‘emerging’ research universities

If approved, the new fund would provide tens of millions of dollars to the University of Houston, Texas Tech, Texas State University and University of North Texas.

Texas Observer

University of Houston’s LGBTQ+ Students Build New Community After Resource Center Closure

Religious leaders and other allies are struggling to fill the gap left by the loss of the vital LGBTQ+ resource center.

The Texas Tribune

New anti-DEI law for public Texas colleges presents hiring challenges

The law requires publicly-funded universities and colleges to close their diversity, equity and inclusion offices, creating hiring challenges.

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Ken Paxton acquittal could quiet future whistleblowers, experts say

The Texas attorney general was exonerated by the state Senate, but a lawsuit from former employees still lingers.

The Texas Tribune

New allegations against Ken Paxton raise stakes for early votes in impeachment trial

Before 30 senators take on their role as impeachment trial jurors, they face a series of momentous decisions on whether to dismiss the charges as requested by the attorney general.

Reason

Interview with Prof. Sapna Kumar on Her Decision to Seek Employment Outside of Texas

A former University of Houston law professor speaks out about the effects of policies weakening tenure

WEKU

How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers

Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Steelers showing interest in Houston EDGE D’Anthony Jones

D'Athony Jones is a tweener from the University of Houston.

The Texas Tribune

Expanded access to medical marijuana gains traction as Texas House passes bill

The bipartisan legislation is an expansion on the state’s 2015 “Compassionate Use” law, which has allowed a growing number of patients to legally use cannabis to treat debilitating symptoms of conditions such as epilepsy, autism, cancer and PTSD.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Who is Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta?

We learn more about Tilman Fertitta, who recently placed a bid on the Washington Commanders.

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