GOP senators want TV rating warning for gay characters on children’s shows
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
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.
Black business owner asks for better healthcare, resources on Mother's Day
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.
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.
Translations now available on City of Kyle website
Translations are offered in a variety of languages including: Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese.
Lawmakers in 19 states follow California's lead seeking legal refuge for trans youth
Democratic lawmakers in more than a dozen states are following California’s lead in seeking to offer legal refuge to displaced transgender youth and their families.
Fort Worth ISD investigating racist comments during class presentation at Paschal High School
A cell phone recording shows a student making a class presentation that references slavery, and he uses a racial epithet and the N-word multiple times.
ACC, Texas State partner to launch new program for transfer students
ACC and Texas State are partnering for a new initative to develop and implement institution policies and practices that ensure equitable access, retention, and graduation outcomes.
Holocaust survivor Max Glauben, who helped establish Dallas' Holocaust museum, dies at 94
Max Glauben spent decades sharing his story at speaking engagements and advocating for a permanent memorial in Dallas.
Texas School for the Deaf students to represent Team USA at Deaflympics in Brazil
The Deaflympics, the international summer games for deaf and hard-of-hearing elite athletes, is scheduled for May 1-15 in Caxias do Sul, marking the first time a city in Latin America will host the games.
Minneapolis police, city violated civil rights law, state concludes
The Minneapolis Police Department engaged in a pattern of race discrimination, violating state civil rights law, an investigation found.
Kansas lawmaker said she didn't want to share restroom with transgender colleague
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
Florida releases 2 examples claiming critical race theory in math textbooks
Florida has released two examples that it says back up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status
The bill now heads to the governor's desk
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill puts years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk
Before Reedy Creek became Disney's government, it was a drainage district created to help manage the 27,000 acres that the company secretly acquired parcel by parcel in the mid-1960s.