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House Bill 1925 — which would make public camping a Class C misdemeanor, a crime punishable by a fine of up to $500 — passed through the Texas House last week and now heads to the Senate. The bill would ban homeless people from sleeping in public outdoor spaces, as millions of Americans are vulnerable to evictions and housing insecurity due to pandemic-related economic hardship.

Many Chicanas wear their fashion proudly and defiantly. From rebozos and huipiles to China poblanas. But at what point do these traditional styles cross into costumes and appropriation?

The Texas House voted 81-64 to pass SB7 a bill which critics call a voter restriction bill. There was drama and conflict on the way to the initial passage.

An ongoing federal investigation is working to determine whether directed-energy weapons were to blame for at least two possible attacks on U.S. soil, including one near the White House in November. How serious is this and why don't we know with certainty what happened?

The City of San Antonio is hosting a series of virtual meetings in May to get public input about how its police department should respond to 911 calls, with the goal of finding possible “alternative responses” for certain kinds of calls, such as those that are considered low priority or involve an individual experiencing a mental health crisis or homelessness.

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted a lot, including prenatal care and birthing plans. But with a shift towards telemedicine and multiple maternal care bills up for consideration in the ongoing Texas legislative session, better days could be on the horizon for Texas moms and their babies.

A 2003 interview with Maria Herrera Sobek about how the corrido captures the oral history of Mexican Americans in Texas.

The Equality Act would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, but it has received pushback from conservative religious groups who say the government shouldn’t be able to force them to take positions that conflict with their beliefs. How far should religious liberty extend in democratic societies, especially when it conflicts with the rights of others?

The University of Texas at San Antonio was awarded a $5 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to further address injustices within democracy and civil society.

What can Texans expect from the legislature in crafting new election laws? Indications are Republican lawmakers will toughen voting laws. Also remember those Trump Trains? Was that illegal voter intimidation?