POLITICS
As DEI faces pushback, Houston partners with Kroger to launch jobs initiative
| July 2, 2025
As DEI programs face pushback nationally, Houston is leaning in. Roderick Batson, with support from the city of Houston and Kroger, has launched Helping Heroes Staffing to create real job opportunities for people with special needs.
Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included
| July 2, 2025
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Following a 26-hour marathon voting session and lengthy, late-night negotiations, the U.S. Senate has passed its version of Republicans’ landmark tax and spending bill with both Texas senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, voting for the legislation.
Two schools, one law: Texas A&M, Texas Southern University navigate NCAA shakeup
| June 30, 2025
Texas A&M and Texas Southern are navigating a landmark shift in college athletics compensation following the passage of Texas House Bill 126.
Protesters urge John Cornyn to vote no on Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
| June 27, 2025
About 50 protesters urged Sen. John Cornyn to oppose Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” warning it would harm healthcare and social services.
Here’s a running list of upcoming protests across Texas
| June 26, 2025
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Look to this list of upcoming events and protests happening in the DFW area.