Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.
Hill Country Floods Are Worsening Mental Health Issues in Kerr County, Report Finds
In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
In Kerr County, the July 4 flood is expected to quadruple serious emotional disturbances in children and more than triple adult PTSD cases this year.
Low Test Scores on One Campus Can Trigger a State Takeover in Texas, Affecting Black, Hispanic and Low-Income Students Most
The demographic makeup of the trigger schools raises questions about whether Texas' accountability system fairly considers historic inequities tied to race and poverty.
The demographic makeup of the trigger schools raises questions about whether Texas’ accountability system fairly considers historic inequities tied to race and poverty.
Removal of LGBTQ+ Option From 988 Hotline Is Straining Overburdened Texas Crisis Centers
The groups that operate Texas’ 988 system face a convergence of challenges this year, from expiring federal money to heavier workloads since the Trump administration eliminated the special option for LGBTQ youth.
The groups that operate Texas’ 988 system face a convergence of challenges this year, from expiring federal money to heavier workloads since the Trump administration eliminated the special option for LGBTQ youth.
Texas Defends Law Requiring Schools to Post Ten Commandments. Here’s What to Know.
A federal appeals court heard arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.
A federal appeals court heard arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments.
Texas, Facing Doctor Shortage, Eases Path for Foreign-Trained Physicians
Texas joins 17 other states that are making it easier for foreign medical graduates to work as doctors here. About a quarter of the state’s licensed doctors were trained outside the U.S.
Texas joins 17 other states that are making it easier for foreign medical graduates to work as doctors here. About a quarter of the state’s licensed doctors were trained outside the U.S.
About 200 Texas A&M Courses Could Change Due to New Restrictions on Teaching Gender, Race
With the semester set to begin next week, professors have been directed to alter courses, and some classes have been removed or reassigned from the core curriculum at the College Station campus.
With the semester set to begin next week, professors have been directed to alter courses, and some classes have been removed or reassigned from the core curriculum at the College Station campus.
“Construction Can’t Continue”: South Texas Builders Say ICE Arrests Have Upended Industry
More than 300 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.
More than 300 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.
Blamed for the Nation’s Historic Measles Outbreak, West Texas Mennonites Have Hardened Their Views on Vaccines
Months after public health officials say they caused the nation’s largest measles surge in 30 years, some West Texas Mennonites have grown more skeptical of the mainstream medical system.
Months after public health officials say they caused the nation’s largest measles surge in 30 years, some West Texas Mennonites have grown more skeptical of the mainstream medical system.
Texas A&M System Tightens Restrictions on Discussing Race and Gender in Class
Under the new rules, discussions on “race or gender ideology," sexual orientation or gender identity appear to be barred from introductory-level courses.
Under the new rules, discussions on “race or gender ideology,” sexual orientation or gender identity appear to be barred from introductory-level courses.
Immigrant Families in Texas Have Gone Into Hiding After Latest Trump Administration Policy
Last month the Trump administration made people from 19 nations ineligible to obtain legal status. “Fear won,” said one woman who came from Venezuela nearly a decade ago.
Last month the Trump administration made people from 19 nations ineligible to obtain legal status. “Fear won,” said one woman who came from Venezuela nearly a decade ago.
As Texas’ “Bathroom Bill” Becomes Law, Questions Remain About How It Will Be Enforced
Some trans Texans worry that the lack of specificity on how the law will be enforced will harm their safety and lives.
Some trans Texans worry that the lack of specificity on how the law will be enforced will harm their safety and lives.
Texas Summer Camp Owners Brace for More Mental Health Issues Among Youth
Mental health experts expect the July 4 floods have resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder, unhealthy hypervigilance and recurring thoughts on disasters among campers.
Mental health experts expect the July 4 floods have resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder, unhealthy hypervigilance and recurring thoughts on disasters among campers.
Texas Hoped $100 Million Would Help More Families Pay for Child Care. Here’s Why It Didn’t.
Increased costs in food and payroll at child care centers effectively wiped out the one-time investment state lawmakers approved earlier this year, a new report found.
Increased costs in food and payroll at child care centers effectively wiped out the one-time investment state lawmakers approved earlier this year, a new report found.
Why Some Texas Teachers Are Being Forced to ‘Deadname’ Trans Students Under a New State Law
The law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.
The law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.
The Number of Whooping Cough Cases in Texas Is the Highest It’s Been in 11 Years
The state has recorded more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, 10 times the number in 2023.
The state has recorded more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, 10 times the number in 2023.