Immigration
Texas AG Launches Probe Into Austin ICE Detainer Policy
The battle over immigration enforcement in Texas continues as the state's attorney general investigates Austin's new police guidelines.
Texas AG Launches Probe Into Austin's Immigration Warrant Policies
Investigation focuses on city's restrictions on officers cooperating with federal ICE agents
Houston to Reconsider ICE Ordinance Amid State Funding Threat
Gov. Abbott's office says Texas will withdraw $110 million in public safety grants if the city doesn't repeal the new policy.
Legislative Policy
Texas House Democrats Fined Over $8,000 Each for Walkout Over Redistricting
Republican-led committee approves penalties for Democrats who staged protest against gerrymandered congressional map.
Texas Board of Education Advances Reading List With Biblical Texts
The proposed curriculum includes several biblical selections, drawing criticism over emphasis on Christianity in public schools.
Texas Tech System Cancels Programs Focused on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
Chancellor orders phase-out of academic offerings centered on LGBTQ+ topics, limits research and hiring
International Relations
Hardeep Singh Puri Recalls 2010 Airport Turban Incident
Former Indian UN ambassador refused to remove his turban during US security screening.
Austinites Protest U.S.-Iran Tensions, Await Ceasefire and Possible Talks
Locals gather to call for de-escalation as conflict evolves, while Iranian-Americans express mixed views on Trump's actions.
Uncertainty Grips Iranian Americans Amid Shifting U.S. Policies Toward Iran
Threats of military action and a fragile ceasefire leave Iranian diaspora community on edge
Government
State Representative Keith Bell appointed Chair of House Select Committee on General Aviation
Bell to lead new committee focused on Texas' general aviation industry
FCC Cracks Down on The View Over Equal Time Rule
Colbert's 'Hoax' Interview Claim Adds Fuel to Fiery Debate
Texas Shifts Toward More Centralized State Control
New legislation in Austin aims to limit local autonomy, sparking debate over state's traditional 'hands-off' approach.
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