Texas has banned over 500 books. That’s why we’re launching the Texas Banned Book Club.
| October 1, 2025
We’re starting the Texas Banned Book Club to celebrate these literary works and explore why some schools don’t want them on their library shelves.
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Attacks on academic freedom spread across Texas universities
| October 1, 2025
Texas universities are restricting how faculty can discuss gender in classrooms.
James Talarico reflects on free speech attacks
| September 25, 2025
During a campaign stop in Dallas on Thursday, State Rep. James Talarico—who is running for US Senate in Texas—criticized the attacks on free speech happening throughout the country following the death of far right political activist Charlie Kirk.
This week, Jimmy Kimmel was suspended after he commented about Kirk and MAGA supporters during an episode of his late-night show. And in Texas, educators and students are being investigated, fired, and expelled over social media posts about Kirk that Republican lawmakers don’t like.
4 Democrats eyeing newly drawn US House district in North Texas
| September 25, 2025
The Texas Legislature approved new congressional district maps, causing several North Texas Democrats—including US Rep. Jasmine Crockett—to reconsider where they will run in the next election.
Lina Hidalgo on 7 years leading Harris County: ‘I’m most proud of this community’
| September 25, 2025
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo cited a long list of accomplishments during nearly seven years as the county’s chief executive.