Hundreds march in Houston’s No Kings Protest
| October 20, 2025
Hundreds gathered at Discovery Green and marched through downtown Houston, ending at City Hall with powerful chants and unwavering unity. The No Kings protest was more than a walk—it was a statement. A call for dignity, visibility, and change. #NoKings
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.
New Texas energy package could help older adults in long-term care facilities during extreme weather
| October 20, 2025
A growing body of research warns that climate disasters are disproportionately dangerous for older adults, especially those in long-term care settings who rely on others for essential support. Those risks are often compounded in rural areas, where resources are scarce and emergency support is slower to arrive.
Report: 161 Texans killed by domestic violence in 2024
| October 20, 2025
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There were 161 domestic violence deaths in Texas last year, according to the Honoring Texas Victims report by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
12 spooktacular horror movies that are set in Texas
| October 17, 2025
When you’re in need of a good scare during the Halloween season, all you have to do is put on one of these spooky horror movies set in Texas.