Trump administration orders all federal DEI staff be put on leave
President Donald Trump's administration directed that all federal DEI staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump's administration directed that all federal DEI staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. Here's what to know.
McDonald's becomes latest company to roll back DEI goals
McDonald’s is revising its diversity goals and policies following a Supreme Court decision and shifting political dynamics.
McDonald’s is revising its diversity goals and policies following a Supreme Court decision and shifting political dynamics.
List: Companies that have recently rolled back DEI policies
A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.
A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.
Black Americans report racist text messages nationwide: Details
Just days after Election Day 2024, anonymous text messages have targeted Black Americans across nearly a dozen states, instructing them to “pick cotton" at local plantations.
Just days after Election Day 2024, anonymous text messages have targeted Black Americans across nearly a dozen states, instructing them to “pick cotton" at local plantations.
Hutto's Texas State Technical College sees growing number of women enrolling
Hutto's Texas State Technical College is seeing more interest from women in trades, like welding and HVAC.
Hutto's Texas State Technical College is seeing more interest from women in trades, like welding and HVAC.
Tools and Tiaras' teaching trade skills to girls
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
What is Angelman syndrome? Colin Farrell opens up about 20-year-old son
Colin Farrell is opening up about life with his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome as the actor launches a new foundation in his honor.
Colin Farrell is opening up about life with his 20-year-old son who has Angelman syndrome as the actor launches a new foundation in his honor.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: What to know about landmark legislation
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, religion or sex, and barred segregation in public schools.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, religion or sex, and barred segregation in public schools.
Biden in Austin: President delivers keynote address to commemorate Civil Rights Act
President Joe Biden delivered the keynote address to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act on Monday.
President Joe Biden delivered the keynote address to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act on Monday.
Nephew says Trump told him some disabled people 'should just die'
Fred Trump III, Donald Trump's nephew, claims his uncle told him that severely disabled people, including his nephew's son, "should just die."
Fred Trump III, Donald Trump's nephew, claims his uncle told him that severely disabled people, including his nephew's son, "should just die."
President Biden coming to Texas to commemorate Civil Rights Act anniversary
President Biden will be in Austin at the LBJ Presidential Library for an event commemorating the 60-year anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
President Biden will be in Austin at the LBJ Presidential Library for an event commemorating the 60-year anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their children.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youths Friday, rejecting pleas from parents that it violates their right to seek medical care for their children.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Austin woman accuses Burger King of putting racial slur on her receipt
An Austin woman is accusing a fast food restaurant of putting a racial slur on her receipt after she asked for a refund on an incorrect order.
An Austin woman is accusing a fast food restaurant of putting a racial slur on her receipt after she asked for a refund on an incorrect order.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Travis County judge holds free weddings for Central Texas couples
Judge Denise Hernández is once again offering free weddings for couples this June in Travis County in honor of Pride Month.
Judge Denise Hernández is once again offering free weddings for couples this June in Travis County in honor of Pride Month.
Lia Thomas' Olympics dreams dashed after legal challenge to World Aquatics' transgender policy fails
Thomas had previously floated the possibility of competing for the Olympic team.
Thomas had previously floated the possibility of competing for the Olympic team.
A Texas county removed 17 books from its libraries. An appeals court says eight must be returned.
It was a partial victory for seven library patrons who sued numerous officials with the Llano County library system and the county government after 17 books were removed.
It was a partial victory for seven library patrons who sued numerous officials with the Llano County library system and the county government after 17 books were removed.
Autism Speaks foundation stresses importance of water safety for children
The Autism Speaks foundation is talking about the importance of water safety as more children head to the pools this summer.
The Autism Speaks foundation is talking about the importance of water safety as more children head to the pools this summer.
Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."