The Texas Tribune
Faculty groups sue to block Texas Tech rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation
The lawsuit asks a federal judge to halt the restrictions as discriminatory, improperly vague and a violation of free speech.
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6mCrowd demands justice at vigil for Houston man killed in ICE shooting
Speakers at the vigil and a statement from Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family elevated calls for an independent investigation into his death and raised doubts about ICE’s description of events.
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6mBattle over East Texas water rights heats up after Dallas millionaire files federal lawsuit to lift moratorium
Investor Kyle Bass’ high-capacity water wells in East Texas have been blocked by a moratorium. He says his rights as a landowner are being violated.
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5mKen Paxton tops $9 million in a personal best fundraising quarter, campaign says
The GOP Senate candidate raised more between April and June than he had in all prior quarters combined.
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10mHouston mayor questions city’s authority to probe ICE shooting amid calls for independent investigation
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family, federal lawmakers and community advocates are pushing for local scrutiny, expressing distrust in federal officials.
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13mSon of man killed by ICE agent calls for investigation, says "My father would have complied."
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s son said his father would not have tried to flee a law enforcement stop. Local leaders say they’ve received little information from federal officials about the shooting.