Texas Democrats: Abbott 'doesn't have a clue' about everyday citizens' needs

Texas Democrats: Abbott 'doesn't have a clue' about everyday citizens' needs

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Democratic leadership criticized Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative priorities, arguing everyday Texans are struggling after three decades of Republican leadership. The response came following Abbott’s State of the State address Sunday evening, where he zeroed his legislative session focuses on a slew of emergency items, including education savings accounts, bail reform, water…

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Abbott ends DEI programs in state agencies

Abbott ends DEI programs in state agencies

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Friday that directed all Texas state agencies to eliminate any forms of DEI policies. “DEI agendas divide us rather than unite us and have no place in the state of Texas,” Abbott said. Previously in 2023, Abbott signed a bill banning DEI practices at…

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Building the Market for African Art in France: An Interview With Sitor Senghor, Artistic Director of AKAA

Building the Market for African Art in France: An Interview With Sitor Senghor, Artistic Director of AKAA

Sitor Senghor has been plans for AKAA and the market for African art in Paris. © Antoine Tempé, courtesy AKAA and Sitor Senghor Sitor Senghor was recently named art director of the Paris-based October art fair AKAA—Also Known as Africa—for its 2025 edition, coinciding with its 10th anniversary. Founded by art historian Victoria Mann as…

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Abbott earmarks session priorities, calls on Texas Lege to be 'guardians of freedom'

Abbott earmarks session priorities, calls on Texas Lege to be 'guardians of freedom'

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Education savings accounts, bail reform and water infrastructure investments are among Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priorities, as outlined in his State of the State address Sunday evening.  His 30-minute address solidified emergency items poised to be tackled by the Texas Legislature during the 89th legislative session. Included in his remarks were…

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