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Oak Lawn United Methodist Church takes a stand—one rainbow step at a time

October 22, 2025

Oak Lawn United Methodist Church has painted rainbow steps following Gov. Abbot’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks. Here’s what to know.

Oak Lawn United Methodist Church takes a stand—one rainbow step at a time

After crosswalk changes, Dallas locals turn to new signs of support

April 14, 2026

Dallas residents are seeking new ways of showing support and pride following removal of rainbow and Black Lives Matter-themed crosswalks.

After crosswalk changes, Dallas locals turn to new signs of support

Good news, Texas! Free College Application Week is coming

September 3, 2025

Texas residents can apply to college for free from October 13-19, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about Free College Application Week.

Good news, Texas! Free College Application Week is coming

What Ever Happened to Ethics Reform?

March 10, 2025

The House speaker battle wasn’t really about cleaning house.

Op-Ed: Redistricting bigotry is a tradition deep in the heart of Texas

August 26, 2025

Texas redistricting is a GOP power grab and an effort to blunt the political power of Black and brown Texans.

Op-Ed: Redistricting bigotry is a tradition deep in the heart of Texas

At UT, a Day of Drag and Defiance

May 5, 2025

Students gathered for a joyful protest of the university system’s drag show ban.

These librarians won’t let America’s fever hit Fahrenheit 451

March 20, 2025

A new documentary shows us our local guardians of intellectual freedom in battle.

These librarians won’t let America’s fever hit Fahrenheit 451

Gina Hinojosa wins Democratic primary for Texas Governor

March 3, 2026

She will face Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott in the general election on Nov. 3.

Gina Hinojosa wins Democratic primary for Texas Governor

Greg Abbott halts visas for foreign workers at Texas universities

January 28, 2026

Public universities across the state can’t seek new visas without the Texas Workforce Commission’s permission from now until the end of the 2027 legislative session under a new directive from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Greg Abbott halts visas for foreign workers at Texas universities

WATCH: Abbott threatened House Democrats who left the state. This North Texan is fighting back.

August 7, 2025

Rep. Linda Garcia (D-Mesquite) has a response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s threats: She did not take on her position to appease the governor.

WATCH: Abbott threatened House Democrats who left the state. This North Texan is fighting back.

Greg Abbott vows to put Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas schools

December 9, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick joined Turning Point USA Senior Director Josh Thifault in Austin on Monday to announce a partnership with the far-right organization.

Greg Abbott vows to put Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas schools

VIDEO: ‘Dark day for Texas’ as Greg Abbott signs $1 billion school voucher law

May 5, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott signed his school voucher bill into law on May 3, celebrating with hundreds of supporters on the lawn of the Texas Governor’s Mansion.

VIDEO: ‘Dark day for Texas’ as Greg Abbott signs $1 billion school voucher law

Texas Tea: Three Democrats vs. the Republican aiming to become Texas’ longest-serving governor

November 24, 2025

So far, there’s three Democrats looking to defeat Greg Abbott and become the governor of Texas, but do they have what it takes? Here’s one Texan’s opinion.

Texas Tea: Three Democrats vs. the Republican aiming to become Texas’ longest-serving governor

Dallas PD will comply with Greg Abbott’s ICE demands, police chief says

April 23, 2026

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott gave Dallas a Thursday deadline to comply with state immigration enforcement policies or risk cuts to public safety funding.

Dallas PD will comply with Greg Abbott’s ICE demands, police chief says

VIDEO: Greg Abbott’s bromance with Elon Musk just became law in Texas

April 25, 2025

Rallying against an “administrative state” in a state he’s led for 10 years, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that seeks to recalibrate state government and slash regulations by, ironically, creating a new Texas agency.

VIDEO: Greg Abbott’s bromance with Elon Musk just became law in Texas

Greg Abbott targets redistricting, abortion pills, trans people in special session

July 23, 2025

Texas Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott’s special legislative session as “cruel” for including redistricting, seeking to ban abortion pills, and targeting trans people.

Greg Abbott targets redistricting, abortion pills, trans people in special session

Greg Abbott boosts Texas public school funding after years of holding it hostage

June 5, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott signed an $8.5 billion boost to Texas public school funding into law on Wednesday after blocking increased school spending for years.

Greg Abbott boosts Texas public school funding after years of holding it hostage

Inauguration bromance: Trump praises Abbott as he promises deportations, more miles of border wall

January 20, 2025

President Donald Trump lavished praise on Gov. Greg Abbott at the inauguration for his efforts at the border, pledging to send troops and build more miles of the border wall.

Inauguration bromance: Trump praises Abbott as he promises deportations, more miles of border wall

Texas Democrats speak out against free speech attacks

December 10, 2025

PLUS: Greg Abbott announces Turning Point partnership Hey y’all, It’s been a busy week in Texas thanks to Monday’s candidate filing deadline for the 2026 election. But that didn’t stop other lawmakers from making headlines. This week we’ll take a look at Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement that was made at the Governor’s Mansion on Monday…

Texas Democrats speak out against free speech attacks

‘It seems to be a target’: Removal of famous Montrose rainbow crosswalks sparks outrage

October 10, 2025

Just over a week after the iconic Montrose rainbow crosswalk was repainted following construction, orders from Gov. Greg Abbott are forcing the city to paint over it again.

‘It seems to be a target’: Removal of famous Montrose rainbow crosswalks sparks outrage

The 11 deadliest natural disasters in Texas history

October 15, 2024

From hurricanes to tornadoes to natural gas leaks, Texas has had several unfortunate natural disasters over the years. These 11 took the harshest tolls.

The 11 deadliest natural disasters in Texas history

A closer look at Greg Abbott’s Top 7 legislative priorities

February 5, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott laid out an ambitious legislative agenda during his State of the State address, including school vouchers, teacher pay, and property taxes.

A closer look at Greg Abbott’s Top 7 legislative priorities

Why Texans are voting with education in mind this midterm election

March 17, 2026

Texans have a chance to elect staunch public education advocates to several statewide seats in November.

Why Texans are voting with education in mind this midterm election

A power grab in plain sight: Inside Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting push

July 30, 2025

Texas Republicans are backing a mid-decade redistricting campaign to secure GOP control of Congress, a move that Democrats and civil rights activists call a partisan power grab driven by Donald Trump.

A power grab in plain sight: Inside Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting push

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 A&M fires professor for discussing gender identity in class

James Talarico is the Democratic candidate for US Senate

March 4, 2026

Inside: Winners, run-offs, + too close to call races Share with a friend Rise and shine, North Texas, Here’s what you missed last night. Texas primary results are (mostly) in, and here are the Democratic and Republican match-ups for some of the state and region’s most prominent races: US House District 32Dan Barrios | Too early…

James Talarico is the Democratic candidate for US Senate

👭 Uber allowing ‘women-only’ requests

July 24, 2025

Plus: The focuses of the Texas special session Share with a friend It’s Thursday, July 24, 2025. Morning folks, Today and tomorrow might be good days for a snow cone—as if we needed a reason to indulge. Check out my list of the best snow cone places in DFW. 😋 Joi Louviere Sr. Newsletter Editor,…

‘100% about politics’: Lawmakers denounce Fort Worth ISD takeover

October 28, 2025

Fort Worth ISD officials can defend the district during an informal review on Thursday. A state takeover would mean sweeping changes to the district’s local leadership.

‘100% about politics’: Lawmakers denounce Fort Worth ISD takeover

🏈 Toro heads to the Hall of Fame

December 17, 2025

Plus: Abbott vows to put Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas schools Share with a friend Good morning! Call me Nancy Drew because I’m putting my sleuthing hat on for this one. The other week, I shared with y’all how Goodwill Houston has gotten rid of its fitting rooms. Fitting rooms are…

Opponents of TX redistricting say proposed maps would hurt minorities

August 18, 2025

Opponents of proposed redrawn Congressional maps in Texas say the changes will hurt Latino, Black and Asian voters.

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