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Texas A&M eliminates women’s and gender studies degree program
Texas A&M University announced Friday that it is eliminating its women’s and gender studies degree program. Source link
Williamson County GOP bans candidate from party events after abruptly confronting opponent
A candidate running for Congress who abruptly confronted one of her political opponents at a Williamson County GOP gala has been banned from future events by the county party....
A cold start to this weekend in Central Texas
The weekend will be clear with colder air today from Friday's cold front. Wind gusts of 20+ mph out of the north will make it feel colder -- Rich...
Texas Governor calls for investigation into student-led protests against ICE
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Friday he is directing the Texas Education Commissioner to investigate student-led protest against immigration enforcement happening across the state. Source link
Austin businesses lock doors, shoppers swear off big box stores, in national ICE protest
Local businesses on Friday locked their doors, and shoppers swore off national chains and retailers as they put their money where their mouth is during a national shutdown. Source...
LIVE BLOG: Austin demonstrators rally in protest of ICE Friday night
Protestors in downtown Austin gathered Friday evening as part of a nationwide movement protesting recent actions of ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Source link
ICE detainee in North Texas denied visitors abruptly amidst facility safety concerns
Leqaa Kordia has been held in ICE Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas for over 10 months due to an expired student visa, with concerns raised about the conditions...
Catherine O'Hara remembered by Austin film, entertainment institutions
The sudden death of Catherine O'Hara on Friday shocked the TV and film industry, prompting countless social media tributes from co-stars, friends, and celebrities. Austin's film institutions have also...
Cold Weather Advisory: What you need to know
A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Friday night into Saturday morning. What does this mean? Source link