Texas universities launch course reviews amid push to limit gender identity instruction
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2025 “Texas colleges launch course reviews amid push to limit gender identity instruction” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief,…
Read MoreTexas Democratic Rep. James Talarico raises $6.2 million in first three weeks of U.S. Senate run
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Oct. 1, 2025 “Texas Democratic Rep. James Talarico raises $6.2 million in first three weeks of U.S. Senate run” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
Read MoreTribCast: Will the Texas renewable energy powerhouse survive?
By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2025 “TribCast: Will the Texas renewable energy powerhouse survive?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Having trouble viewing? Watch this video on texastribune.org. Sign…
Read MoreSecond immigrant dies after shooting at Dallas ICE facility
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2025 “Second immigrant dies after shooting at Dallas ICE facility” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas…
Read MoreTrump administration could process new DACA applications after Texas’ lawsuit paused enrollment
By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2025 “Trump administration could process new DACA applications after Texas’ lawsuit paused enrollment” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…
Read MoreSouthern Arkansas University secures landmark $400,000 NSF capacity building award for innovation and research partnerships
MAGNOLIA, AR (09/30/2025) Southern Arkansas University has been awarded a landmark $400,000 grant for a 3-year period from the National Science Foundation – the first NSF award in the institution’s history. The award is part of a larger $1.6 million collaborative project among four institutions – SAU, Guilford College, Rhode Island School of Design, and…
Read MoreTICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 1, FOR SANTA’S NORTH POLE EXPRESS®, PEACE PLAZA ICE RINK, HISTORIC PALACE THEATRE MOVIES AND OTHER CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF TEXAS® EXPERIENCES!
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 1 at 10 a.m. Central Time. Grapevine, Texas (September 30, 2025) – It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Grapevine offers more than 1,400 events in 40 days during the Christmas Capital of Texas®. Tickets go on sale for events and experiences Wednesday, October 1 at 10…
Read MoreOctober is Financial Exploitation Awareness Month
Financial Exploitation Awareness Month in October is a time dedicated to protecting older adults from scams, fraud and financial abuse. The annual observance highlights the growing risk of financial exploitation among older adults. According to the FBI, Americans 60 and older reported $4.9 billion in losses due to fraud (PDF) in 2024. Texas ranked second…
Read MoreMillions Could Lose Housing Aid Under Trump Plan
By Jesse Coburn ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Some 4 million people could lose federal housing assistance under new plans from the Trump administration, according to experts who reviewed drafts of two unpublished rulesobtained by ProPublica. The…
Read MoreHealth Care’s Employment Growth Clouded by Immigration Crackdown, Medicaid Cuts
By Phillip Reese September 30, 2025 The health care sector is a bright spot in the economy this year, driving nearly half of the nation’s employment gains, but economists and experts say immigration crackdowns and looming Medicaid cuts pose a threat to future job growth. Employers added 487,000 jobs from January to August, according to…
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