Analysis: Texas’ new standard is abortions for those who can afford to leave Texas
The Texas ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy effectively makes abortion illegal for most pregnant people — but not for those who can afford out-of-state travel.
Top female chefs, pit masters featured at You Grill, Girl! event
The event on Thursday, April 28 is a fundraiser for Les Dames D'Escoffier which helps women in culinary, wine, and hospitality professions.
Pasadena, El Paso ranked among least increasingly diverse cities across US, study finds
Pasadena was ranked #4 for its slow diversity rate, right behind El Paso, which was considered the least increasingly diverse.
San Francisco Giants' Alyssa Nakken becomes 1st MLB female coach on field
Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female to coach on the field in a regular-season game when she took her spot for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night against San Diego.
US passport applicants can select 'X' gender starting Monday
U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.
10 Sorenson Communications employees among those injured in Barton Springs Road crash
As one vehicle crashed into the other, it was pushed into a food truck in the area where the Sorenson employees had gathered.
Con Mi Madre helps immigrant women get a higher education
Statistics show immigrant women make less than any other demographic, making it hard to fund college. Leslie Rangel speaks to a Con Mi Madre participant whose dreams of her daughter going to college are coming true.
Alabama governor signs law banning medication for transgender youth
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
Cheers for Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden declares 'moment of real change'
With President Joe Biden at her side, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered emotional remarks at the White House a day after the Senate approved her Supreme Court nomination.
Austin invited to celebrate Joan Means Khabele at Barton Springs Pool on April 9
Joan Elizabeth Means Khabele was an activist and scholar from Austin. Her courageous act of swimming in Barton Springs to protest segregation at the pool sparked the civil rights era swim-ins that eventually led to the desegregation of Barton Springs Pool.
LA County votes to suspend official travel to Florida, Texas over parental rights, transgender laws
Critics say recent orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as harmful to LGBTQ inclusiveness and safety.
'The Simpsons' features first episode with deaf voice actors
Sunday is a big episode of ‘The Simpsons’ on FOX. It's the first time the show stars deaf and hearing-impaired voiceover actors.
UT Austin to offer gender-inclusive housing on campus starting Fall 2022
Called the “Family and Friend Expanded Roommate Option,” any UT Austin student can select any other UT Austin as a roommate.
Book bans: The 10 most challenged titles in school libraries
The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants Texas version of Florida law that critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay”
The Florida law prohibits teachers from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity to kids below the fourth grade.
California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings
Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.
Senate to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination this week
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to take up Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination vote, overcoming a key hurdle in the drive to confirmation this week.
CODA: How Oscars’ best picture echoes everyday life in the Deaf community
“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.
Transgender Visibility Day at Texas State Capitol brings together community, supporters
Several hundred people showed up to the Texas Freedom Network's rally for Transgender Day of Visibility at the Texas State Capitol Saturday.
Austin ISD celebrates grand opening of Eastside ECHS
Austin ISD recently celebrated the grand opening of the new modernized campus of Eastside Early College High School at the Original L.C. Anderson High School in East Austin.