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Texas’ DEl ban in K-12 public schools challenged in court
| September 12, 2025
A new Texas law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion in K-12 public schools claims to be about parental rights, but civil rights groups that are suing to block its enforcement say it’s blatant government overreach.
Texas House votes to end STAAR testing
| September 12, 2025
The Texas House approved a bill that replaces the state’s STAAR exam with three shorter tests given over the course of the school year starting in 2027.
Greg Abbott brushes off NAACP lawsuit over new congressional map
| September 12, 2025
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Facing a second lawsuit over his new congressional map for Texas—labeled by critics as “racial gerrymandering”—Gov. Greg Abbott curtly dismissed the legal challenges.
Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth in September
| September 12, 2025
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Watch me get read for filth by a Houston aura reader
| September 12, 2025
Have you ever wondered what kind of energy you give off? Small business, Mixed Feels, is in the business of reading your aura. Subscribe to COURIER HTX at the link in our bio for more fun things to do in Houston.
10 celebrity chef restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth
| September 12, 2025
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After reading about these 10 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants started by celebrity chefs, you’ll want to make a dinner reservation pronto.
Opinion: The South’s Sunday Night Football: How dare Texas, US downplay its lynching history
| September 12, 2025
Texas overlooks the era when racial terror lynchings were not only tolerated, but celebrated, in communities across the state.
Texas A&M fires professor for discussing gender identity
| September 11, 2025
Texas A&M University fired a children’s literature professor for discussing LGBTQ+ topics in class. A department head and dean were also removed from their administrative positions.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
| September 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.
Texas A&M fires professor for discussing gender identity in class
| September 10, 2025
Texas A&M fired a professor and disciplined two administrators over backlash from right-wing lawmakers following a viral video showing a professor discussing LGBTQ+ topics in class.
Texas’ newest abortion law allows $100,000 rewards for snitching on pregnant women
| September 9, 2025
Gov. Abbott’s next abortion law includes a $100,000 reward for snitching on pregnant women in your family.
Texas Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill
| September 9, 2025
The Texas Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that bans transgender people from using restrooms that align with their gender identity in government buildings, and public schools and colleges, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.
If Abbott signs the bill into law, it will take effect on Dec. 3.