Texas State Curriculum Criticized for Glossing Over Slavery and Racism
A new Texas curriculum for first-grade students aims to engage them with a lesson on Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's historic estate known for its architecture. However, critics argue that the curriculum glosses over the history...
Texas High School Sports Authority’s Decision to Bench Emerging Powerhouse
Faith Family Academy, a charter high school in south Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, recently made headlines with their impressive girls’ basketball team. The team managed to recruit 18 transfers, including some of the top...
Celebrating Family Diversity: Exploring Unique Forms in a Podcast
The concept of a traditional nuclear family with two parents and 2.5 kids has been ingrained in society for many years, but the reality is that this model is becoming less common. With changing...
Expanding Texas Nuclear Industry: Detailed Report and Plan
Texas leaders are looking into expanding the state's nuclear power industry. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) released a detailed report outlining the benefits of nuclear power and providing recommendations on how to...
Celebrating 100 Years of Memories at UT’s Iconic Football Stadium
The University of Texas at Austin was established in 1883, and ten years later, the school formed its first permanent football team. Initially, the team played on a field called Clark Field until the...
Aggie Bonfire Collapse: 25th Anniversary Reflections and Lessons Learned
On November 18, 1999, a tragic event occurred during the annual Aggie Bonfire at Texas A&M University. The bonfire, a tradition built entirely by students, suddenly collapsed at 2:42 a.m., resulting in the death...
Reform Needed: 13-Year-Old’s Strangulation Death Exposes Flaws in Texas Inquest System
In Marble Falls, Texas, the tragic death of 13-year-old Daynon Lewis in 1965 has resurfaced after nearly 60 years, sparking discussions about the flaws in the Texas inquest system. Daynon was found hanging by...
Round Rock ISD Student Wins Prestigious National STEM Award
Samvith Mahadevan, a student at Canyon Vista Middle School in Central Texas, recently won a prestigious national STEM award for his innovative project aimed at helping people with food allergies. The 14-year-old was inspired...
‘Reopening of Genuine Joe Coffeehouse: A New Beginning’
Genuine Joe Coffeehouse, located at 2001 W Anderson Lane, is set to reopen on Nov. 19 after receiving support from loyal members of the community. The coffeehouse expressed gratitude in a social media post,...
Landowners frustrated with water line expansion near Mirasol Springs
Paula Priour's home offers a picturesque view of the Texas Hill Country, with vast rolling hills and natural beauty. However, the tranquility of her surroundings is being threatened by the proposed expansion of the...