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Joss, a member of the LGBTQ community, was also of Comanche and White Mountain Apache descent. His death highlights a crisis of underreported mental health disparities.

Also: City Council names lone finalist to fill temporary D2 vacancy; MALDEF files motion in Texas Dream Act case; SA lawmakers touts mental health legislation

The U.S. Supreme Court is the final word on what happens in this country. Historically the nine justices decide what is constitutional and legal by looking at the law, legal precedent and judicial philosophy. But these days it seems like the high court is running on grievance, fringe theories and bad vibes. We get an explainer on why the Supreme Court is now so politically powerful and unpredictable.

In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme, Serviced. Each features stories about the person behind the job including a teacher, a librarian, a waitress, and more.

In this episode of the Worth Repeating podcast, storytellers share stories on the theme, Serviced. Stories featured include two very different tips, a woman’s decision, and a shipwreck with a happy ending.

FRONTLINE investigates the Assad regime’s arrest, torture and execution of detainees during the Syrian war. Former prisoners, guards, soldiers and intelligence officials shed new light on atrocities carried out during Bashar al-Assad’s reign.

Readers of Geoff Dyer’s books have come to expect his trademark humor and incisive cultural commentary. His new book, Homework, shows us that the more success he had in school, the further he diverged from his parents. But his telling of this story brings us up close to share in his profound appreciation of his past.

Project Marvel has been talked about for months—a plan for a downtown sports and entertainment district, which includes a new home court for the Spurs. Now city officials will be explaining their plans to local residents with community workshops— and on The Source. It’s your chance to ask questions, give feedback and get clarity about the plans, benefits and costs of Project Marvel.

Also: Gov Abbott mulls two school religion bills; TPR celebrates Make Music Day; Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders brings tour to Texas this weekend

The Scrapbook is a novel that is a modern-day love story in the shadow of German history—a Germany of artists, philosophers, virtuosos—and World War II. Heather Clark is the guest on this episode of Book Public to discuss her novel, The Scrapbook.