East Bay cheer team under fire for posing with Black mannequin as mascot

An East Bay high school cheer team came under fire after the squad was photographed posing with a Black mannequin head they allegedly referred to as their mascot.

Spain proposes expanding abortion rights to teens, paid menstrual leave

A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.

Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures

Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.

Texas Supreme Court allows child abuse investigations into families of transgender teens to continue

The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Support Asian-owned local businesses

In the Austin area and around Central Texas there are numerous Asian-owned businesses that you can support in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.

Sushi classes, DIY temaki, & omakase at Uroko in East Austin

The Japanese restaurant in East Austin offers the community an opportunity to learn more about the craft of its cuisine.

EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas' next immigration fight

The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.

Conservative states look to eliminate all exceptions for abortion, including rape, incest

Idaho and Utah have exceptions for rape or incest, but require the pregnant woman to first file a police report and then prove to the abortion provider the report was made.

Mercury unveil Brittney Griner decal as WNBA season gets set for tip-off

The Phoenix Mercury unveiled how their court and other WNBA arenas are going to look as they keep Brittney Griner in mind while the season starts.

Happy Forced Mother's Day: Texas ad agency addresses Roe V. Wade controversy

The Forced Mother's Day campaign cards can be shared with federal and state elected officials either physically or virtually to urge them to protect abortion rights.

Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak

More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

Video shows chaotic scene between Austin police, pro-choice protesters

Cell phone video captured a heated exchange between pro-choice protesters and the Austin Police Department. APD says two people were arrested during the protest for disrupting public duty.

Dream Come True Foundation hosting 'Heritage and Dreams' event

Heritage and Dreams and will highlight Dream Achievers and their success while honoring the vibrant Mexican culture in Austin.