Texas A&M University has announced the discontinuation of its women’s and gender studies degree program, a decision that was made public on Friday. This move follows a comprehensive review of the university’s courses, which was initiated after a video surfaced last fall showing a student confronting a professor about gender identity topics. The video sparked…
Late Thursday, Senate Democrats reached an agreement with the White House regarding a funding package as the deadline for avoiding a government shutdown approaches. However, the Senate has not yet conducted a vote on this proposed legislation. CBS News’ Nikole Killion provides the latest updates on this developing situation.
The Texas Education Agency is facing the need to rectify approximately 4,200 errors in a Bible-themed elementary school curriculum that received state approval two years ago, as announced by the State Board of Education on Friday. During its final meeting of the week, board members decided to delay a vote on the education agency’s request…
As Texas approaches the five-year mark since a devastating winter storm crippled its power grid, the state faced another weekend of challenges, including empty grocery shelves, school closures, and renewed scrutiny of its electrical infrastructure. In the days leading up to this year’s storm, Governor Greg Abbott, along with state emergency management officials and the…
A severe cold front continues to grip the eastern United States as meteorologists monitor another potential winter storm set to impact the East Coast this weekend. This follows a powerful weather system that recently blanketed vast areas of the country in snow and ice, resulting in numerous fatalities. The aftermath of that storm still affects…
More than a week after the death of a migrant at an El Paso immigration detention facility was classified as a homicide by a medical examiner, the potential for criminal charges or prosecution remains uncertain. Geraldo Lunas Campos, a 55-year-old Cuban national, passed away earlier this month at Camp East Montana, a large tent facility…
Sean Grayson has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey in Sangamon County, Illinois, in 2024. The 31-year-old Grayson was found guilty of second-degree murder last October, following the tragic incident involving Massey. In delivering the maximum allowable sentence, the judge emphasized the need for a strict penalty…
Modern Teens Embrace Mariachi Tradition In a contemporary setting far removed from the heart of Mexican mariachi music, modern teenagers from Central Texas are discovering a profound connection to their heritage through traditional performances. When they don the charro suit and begin to play cherished songs, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural…
On Wednesday evening, three federal air marshals found themselves in a precarious situation at a restaurant in Lynwood, California, when a crowd mistakenly identified them as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The incident took place around 6:20 p.m. at Plaza Mexico, located on E. Imperial Highway….
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump took the stage at his inauguration and vowed to stop unauthorized border crossings while initiating the process of deporting “millions and millions of criminal aliens” back to their home countries. Over the past year, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune have closely monitored the developments of this initiative to…
