UNT to shutter 70 plus programs
| March 26, 2026
Several ethnic and gender studies programs are on the chopping block at the University of North Texas as the institution plans to cut over 70 programs to combat a $45 million budget deficit driven by declining international student enrollment.
What to know if you encounter ICE at an airport
| March 26, 2026
airport | Community | EXCO-Player | ICE | IMMIGRATION | old texas | partial government shutdown | TEXAS | TSA
This week, the Trump administration deployed ICE officers to airports in a move he claims will help assist TSA agents with security during the partial government shutdown. Here’s what you need to know.
James Talarico slams John Cornyn during Democrat convention in Dallas
| March 26, 2026
dallas county | Democrats | EXCO-Player | James Talarico | John Cornyn | local politics | old texas | talarico | TEXAS | US SENATE
WATCH: State Rep. James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for US Senate, calls out Republican incumbent Sen. John Cornyn during the Dallas County Democratic Party Convention on Saturday, stating he has “ forfeited his right” to represent Texans.
Houston council member outlines 3-part ordinance to limit HPD ICE calls, increase transparency
| March 25, 2026
Council Member Alejandra Salinas, joined by Council Member Abbie Kamin and community leaders, proposed an ordinance stating that HPD would not be required to call ICE for administrative immigration warrants. It would require routine traffic stops to end once their lawful purpose ends and mandate regular reports on how often HPD asks about immigration status or contacts federal immigration authorities.
Harris County adopts first-ever worker consultation policy
| March 23, 2026
Harris County has approved a historic consultation policy that gives nearly 20,000 workers a real voice in shaping workplace policies.
The plan creates structured dialogue between employees and leadership, with a consultation agent, a joint consultation team, regular policy review meetings, support in grievance processes, and a clear path for employee centered recommendations to Commissioners Court.