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Federal Judge Upholds West Texas A&M Drag Show Ban, Short-Circuiting Appeal

A federal judge ruled West Texas A&M did not violate the First Amendment by blocking Spectrum WT’s drag show, wiping…

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Community News

Texas 988 Crisis System Faces Strain After LGBTQ Option Is Removed

Texas crisis centers are bracing for increased demand after the 988 Lifeline removed its LGBTQ youth option, as advocates warn…

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Local News

How Texans Can Prepare for this Weekend’s Winter Weather

A major winter storm is expected to hit Texas beginning Friday, bringing freezing temperatures, sleet, rain, and snow. Here are…

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Community News

San Antonio Protesters Decry Rainbow Crosswalk Removal, Question Sidewalk Plan

San Antonio crews removed the city’s rainbow crosswalks Tuesday after state and federal pressure over “political” roadway art. A proposed…

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Legal News

Texas Judge Asks Federal Courts to Overturn Right to Gay Marriage

A Waco judge who refused to marry same-sex couples is asking federal courts to overturn the Supreme Court decision that…

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Politics

Enforcement of Texas’ “Bathroom Bill” Draws Challenges

Days after Texas’ bathroom law took effect, protesters, cities, and agencies are challenging how SB 8 can be enforced, raising…

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Politics

How Law Banning DEI, LGBTQ Topics in Schools Could Fare in Court

A lawsuit challenging Texas’ SB 12 heads to court Dec. 10, as students, teachers, and advocates argue the law chills…

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Legal News

As Texas’ “Bathroom Bill” Becomes Law, Questions Remain About Enforcement

As Texas prepares to enforce SB 8, state agencies, schools, and public buildings face unclear expectations, while transgender Texans anticipate…

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Politics

Three-Judge Panel Blocks Texas from Using New Congressional Map in 2026

A three-judge panel ruled that Texas cannot use its newly drawn congressional map for 2026, citing evidence of racial gerrymandering…

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Disability Awareness

Texas Cities Face Pressure to Roll Back Local LGBTQ Protections

Texas cities are reassessing LGBTQ protections as federal and state pressure intensifies, leaving communities caught between funding concerns and the…

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