SXSW 2023: "Going Varsity in Mariachi" captures Texas high school band's state championship run
“Going Varsity in Mariachi” captures the moments leading to the final competition for state championship for the Edinburg North High School mariachi group.
“Going Varsity in Mariachi” captures the moments leading to the final competition for state championship for the Edinburg North High School mariachi group.
Controversial Texas bill aims to give property tax relief to straight married couples with kids
There’s a part of the bill that has many doing a double-take. In order to qualify, the couple must be a man and a woman legally married to each other, neither of whom has ever been divorced.
There’s a part of the bill that has many doing a double-take. In order to qualify, the couple must be a man and a woman legally married to each other, neither of whom has ever been divorced.
Judy Heumann, champion for disability rights, dies at age 75
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.
She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.
Texas A&M system removes diversity statements from hiring, admission policies
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
This decision comes after a memo from Gov. Greg Abbott's office told state agency and public university leaders that the use of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is illegal in hiring.
Blind social media star Molly Burke shatters stigmas: 'Show the person behind the blindness'
Molly Burke is challenging the way people see beauty. The blind social media star is on a mission to educate people about the common misconceptions about blindness, advocate for universal and accessible design and normalize and humanize disability.
Molly Burke is challenging the way people see beauty. The blind social media star is on a mission to educate people about the common misconceptions about blindness, advocate for universal and accessible design and normalize and humanize disability.
Del Valle ISD students visit Tesla, Infineon for Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day
Groups of Del Valle ISD middle school girls visited Tesla's Gigafactory Texas and Infineon this week for Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day.
Groups of Del Valle ISD middle school girls visited Tesla's Gigafactory Texas and Infineon this week for Introduce A Girl To Engineering Day.
Denver councilman with wheelchair forced to lift himself onto debate stage: 'Humiliating experience'
Denver official 'incredibly disappointed and disheartened' by the lack of wheelchair access.
Denver official 'incredibly disappointed and disheartened' by the lack of wheelchair access.
"We're Still Here" community photoshoot celebrates Black Austin
East Austin residents gathered together at Givens Park Saturday to take part of a historical photoshoot to celebrate Black History Month.
East Austin residents gathered together at Givens Park Saturday to take part of a historical photoshoot to celebrate Black History Month.
Pflugerville community invited to CROWN Act discussion
Efforts continue to pass CROWN Act legislation in Pflugerville. The community has been invited to a discussion on the Act on Feb. 21.
Efforts continue to pass CROWN Act legislation in Pflugerville. The community has been invited to a discussion on the Act on Feb. 21.
Black Austin residents asked to participate in community photoshoot Saturday
One big family reunion is how organizers hope this Saturday is going to feel like at the “We’re Still Here” citywide photoshoot to showcase Austin’s Black community.
One big family reunion is how organizers hope this Saturday is going to feel like at the “We’re Still Here” citywide photoshoot to showcase Austin’s Black community.
Gov. Abbott's memo about diversity in hiring triggers call for sports boycott in Texas
The memo was a warning from his chief of staff to state agencies and universities that diversity, equity and inclusion policies cannot be used for hiring.
The memo was a warning from his chief of staff to state agencies and universities that diversity, equity and inclusion policies cannot be used for hiring.
Minority leaders call for sporting events to be moved out of Texas over Gov. Abbott's hiring order
Governor Abbott told state agencies to stop using diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring consideration, calling it a violation of federal and state employment laws.
Governor Abbott told state agencies to stop using diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring consideration, calling it a violation of federal and state employment laws.
Texas bill could ban diversity offices in public universities
Gov. Greg Abbott told state agencies last week to stop considering diversity in hiring. A bill filed in the Texas legislature would ban diversity offices in public universities as well.
Gov. Greg Abbott told state agencies last week to stop considering diversity in hiring. A bill filed in the Texas legislature would ban diversity offices in public universities as well.
Native Americans renew protests of Kansas City Chiefs mascot ahead of Super Bowl LVII
Arizona to Rally Against Native Mascots is planning to demonstrate outside State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Fights against the appropriation of tribal cultures have been going on for years across different sports.
Arizona to Rally Against Native Mascots is planning to demonstrate outside State Farm Stadium in Glendale. Fights against the appropriation of tribal cultures have been going on for years across different sports.
Austin lawyer speaks on Gov. Abbott's diversity memo
Gov. Greg Abbott is telling state agencies, diversity should not be considered in employment-hiring practices.
Gov. Greg Abbott is telling state agencies, diversity should not be considered in employment-hiring practices.
Gov. Greg Abbott tells state agencies to stop considering diversity in hiring
In a memo written Monday and obtained by The Texas Tribune, Abbott’s chief of staff Gardner Pate told agency leaders that using diversity, equity and inclusion policies in hiring violates federal and state employment laws, and hiring cannot be based on factors “other than merit.”
In a memo written Monday and obtained by The Texas Tribune, Abbott’s chief of staff Gardner Pate told agency leaders that using diversity, equity and inclusion policies in hiring violates federal and state employment laws, and hiring cannot be based on factors “other than merit.”
‘Queen of salsa’ Celia Cruz to appear on US quarter
Celia Cruz is one of many women being featured on U.S. quarters as part of the American Women Quarters Program. Here are the other women honorees announced for next year’s coins.
Celia Cruz is one of many women being featured on U.S. quarters as part of the American Women Quarters Program. Here are the other women honorees announced for next year’s coins.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Democratic-backed Connecticut bill would ban 'Latinx' term
A group of Hispanic lawmakers in Connecticut has proposed that the state follow Arkansas' lead and ban the term "Latinx" from official government documents, calling it offensive to Spanish speakers.
A group of Hispanic lawmakers in Connecticut has proposed that the state follow Arkansas' lead and ban the term "Latinx" from official government documents, calling it offensive to Spanish speakers.
Black Americans weigh in on what’s needed to overcome racial inequality
Many say key institutions would need to be rebuilt, and that voting is one of the most effective ways to bring about change.
Many say key institutions would need to be rebuilt, and that voting is one of the most effective ways to bring about change.