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We continue our extended special coverage on the sweeping election code overhaul in the Texas legislature which experts have determined will make voting more difficult and weaken democracy in Texas and the nation.

The concern of a growing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border is in the national spotlight once again. But amidst the rhetoric funneling out of Capitol Hill, one side is often overshadowed — the children in custody. A new bilingual children’s book aims to amplify the voices of migrant youth in U.S. federal custody.

The "American Dream" is built on idealized concepts of abundant opportunity and attainable success, but there's a lot we don't understand about how the system works and the disturbing realities about poverty in 21st-century America.

Texas Matters remembers classic dance halls, especially Club 21, which burned to the ground in 2010.

Clothing and fashion are popular ways to publicly present layers of one’s identity. But the role of consumerism and entrepreneurialism may dilute the cultural significance behind certain articles of clothing. "MeXicana Fashions" explores the complex dynamics of fashion aesthetics and the cultural politics of belonging and resistance.

Legendary Marvel Comics mogul Stan Lee famously said he wanted the world in comics to look like the world outside our window. Now, comics and their digital representations are increasingly aligning with his philosophy of making superhero stories diverse and inclusive.

The state Senate has unanimously passed legislation condemning Texas place names containing offensive and racist language.

What role does self-deception play in our success and well-being? Can lying to ourselves actually change our lives for the better?

A new film sets out to prove women are the engineers behind cooking methods and the creators of flavor profiles when it comes to traditional Mexican food.

The Biden administration has announced its plans to use military bases in San Antonio and El Paso to house a growing number of unaccompanied migrant children in federal custody.