Babson College supports student deported flying home for Thanksgiving surprise
| December 1, 2025
A college student was detained and deported while trying to fly home to Austin to surprise her family for Thanksgiving.
Beto O’Rourke speaks out at No Kings Rally in Austin
| October 29, 2025
Beto O’Rourke gave an invigorating speech at the No Kings Rally Oct. 18. #NoKings
Thousands march in Austin for ‘No Kings’ protest
| October 20, 2025
Thousands of people marched along Congress Avenue in Austin—from the State Capitol to Auditorium Shores—as part of a nationwide “No Kings” protest on Saturday against the Trump administration.
New Braunfels ISD shutters school libraries
| October 20, 2025
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New Braunfels ISD banned middle and high school students from campus libraries while the district reviews nearly 200,000 materials. It’s part of the district’s response to a new Texas law that prohibits books with “indecent, profane, or sexually explicit” material.
8 Día de los Muertos events worth traveling to across Texas
| October 14, 2025
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Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration.