Texas A&M can’t ban “Draggieland” drag show, federal judge rules
| March 24, 2025
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A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag shows being held at its special event venues. Judge Lee H. Rosenthal said the student group that organizes Draggieland, the Queer Empowerment Council, was likely to succeed in showing the ban violates the First Amendment.
These librarians won’t let America’s fever hit Fahrenheit 451
| March 20, 2025
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A new documentary shows us our local guardians of intellectual freedom in battle.
12 foods Texas is famous for—and the stories behind them
| February 12, 2025
The Lone Star State has a hearty helping of foods and drinks it’s helped make popular, and some of these Texas classics sport legendary origin tales.
Celebrate Black History Month by heading to the 2025 Bill Pickett Rodeo
| February 10, 2025
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Honoring one of the most important cowboys in U.S. history, the Bill Pickett Rodeo mixes education with entertainment.
Join Dallas’ Black History Month festivities this February
| February 4, 2025
Dallas rolls out free Black History Month events celebrating African American culture through exhibits, performances, and education.