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Paxton sues Denton over Pride pool party changing rooms
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (607+ words) Our roundup of essential coverage on the 2026 Texas elections. Delivered Fridays. by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2026 Attorney General Ken Paxton said Monday that his office has sued the City of Denton to block plans for gender-neutral changing rooms…...
Texas Tech's restrictions on race, gender lessons prompt changes
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1040+ words) The Brief, our daily newsletter, keeps you covered after the Tuesday runoffs. by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2026 Texas Tech University faculty say restrictions on instruction about race, sex, gender identity and sexual orientation prompted changes or requests for…...
Texas Tech's targeted grad research warnings draw concern
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1565+ words) More than 100 Texans have joined us to help shape Texas" future. Are you next? You should've been there. Our reporters were. Read it all in The Brief, our morning newsletter. by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune May 6, 2026 Texas Tech leaders…...
Texas block on child abuse investigations for trans care ends
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (268+ words) You should've been there. Our reporters were. Read it all in The Brief, our morning newsletter. by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2026 The Texas Supreme Court tossed temporary injunctions Friday that halted child abuse investigations against parents who allowed…...
Texas Tech System cancels programs focused on gender, orientation
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (526+ words) We go where the story is The Brief, our morning newsletter, turns what our reporters see and hear across the state into what you should know. by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune April 10, 2026 Texas Tech University System's chancellor on Friday…...
Texas A&M won't reinstate fired lecturer despite findings
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (363+ words) by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune December 24, 2025 Texas A&M University will not reinstate a lecturer who was fired in the fall after a video of her teaching about gender identity in a children's literature class went viral, despite a…...
In El Paso, SB 14 hindered care for kids who aren't transgender
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1226+ words) The primaries are done. Runoffs are next. Stay informed with our Election 2026 newsletter. Never miss a story with The Brief, our free newsletter. by Aidan Johnstone, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2026 Gabrielle Jones-Radtke has lived in El Paso for nearly her…...
Austin ISD target of first enforcement of Texas "bathroom bill
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (232+ words) The primaries are done. Runoffs are next. Stay informed with our Election 2026 newsletter. Final Day! Take our survey and you could win $50. Never miss a story with The Brief, our free newsletter. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office announced Friday…...
Paxton: Licensed Texas counselors can't give trans care to kids
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (1047+ words) Share your feedback and you could win $50. Never miss a story with The Brief, our free newsletter. by Stephen Simpson and Aidan Johnstone, The Texas Tribune March 2, 2026 Mental health providers licensed by the state cannot provide gender-transitioning care to minors,…...
University of Texas regents OK limits on controversial subjects
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (514+ words) by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune February 19, 2026 The University of Texas System's Board of Regents unanimously approved Thursday a rule requiring its universities to ensure students can graduate without studying "unnecessary controversial subjects," despite warnings it could leave them less…...