POLITICS

New Texas law caused some schools to limit student health care services
| October 14, 2025
A Republican-led initiative to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion in public schools had unintentional consequences at the start of the new year.

Houston man’s case shows how ICE arrests harm families, attorney says
| October 14, 2025
Erica Reilly, an immigration attorney, says President Donald Trump's mass deportation efforts aren't only targeting people with criminal histories and outstanding warrants.

Government shutdown threatens Houston classrooms
| October 14, 2025
Texas Rep. Charlene Ward Johnson (D-Houston) outlines plans to protect Houston students from the federal government shutdown.

Texas State faculty fight back against ‘politically motivated’ curriculum review
| October 14, 2025
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The vague new order requires the university to ensure all curriculum is taught in a “value-neutral” manner, which critics said encroaches on academic freedom.

How the government shutdown could hurt low-income students in Texas
| October 14, 2025
The US government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. Federal workers said it’s already impacting education funding.



