Tense moment in Texas House committee over DEI policies leaves agency head in tears

Tense moment in Texas House committee over DEI policies leaves agency head in tears

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A usually mundane House Appropriations Committee hearing became tense as a Republican lawmaker probed members of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), including two Black officials, about their hiring practices and accusing them of discrimination. L’Oreal Stepney, the chair of the TWDB, was there to present the agency’s financial request for the…

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Repair Hair Damage Overnight, Fix Winter Skin Woes & More With This Month’s Best New Beauty Finds – E! Online

Repair Hair Damage Overnight, Fix Winter Skin Woes & More With This Month’s Best New Beauty Finds – E! Online

Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. New beauty launches are everywhere, and I’ve been putting them to the test to find the ones truly worth your time (and money). From buzzy haircare drops to must-have makeup and skincare,…

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New charge filed against son of Buc-ee's co-founder

New charge filed against son of Buc-ee's co-founder

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The son of a Buc-ee’s co-founder, previously indicted on invasive visual recording charges, is now facing an accusation of child pornography possession, according to a Travis County arrest warrant obtained by KXAN. Mitchell Wasek, 29, is being charged with a third-degree felony offense of possession or promotion of child pornography, with a $50,000…

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Greater Austin YMCA to lease space in AISD central office

Greater Austin YMCA to lease space in AISD central office

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beginning in April, the Greater Austin YMCA will lease a more than 16,000-square-feet space in the Austin Independent School District Central Office, the YMCA said in a news release. This comes after the AISD board of trustees approved the agreement during its regular voting meeting Thursday, the release said. According to the…

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Texas 'not for freedom': House bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender adults

Texas 'not for freedom': House bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender adults

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A bill filed Wednesday in Texas’ House of Representatives would ban medical providers from prescribing certain medications and from performing some medical procedures if they “know” their patient is transgender. House Bill (HB) 3399 appears to build off 2023’s Senate Bill 14, a ban on transition-related medical care and medications for minors.…

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