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• UT-Austin silent on Trump compact as deadline approaches

  November 18, 2025 3:05 PM

  The University of Texas at Austin hasn’t said whether it will sign an agreement with the Trump administration that would tie preferential access to federal funding to a series of campus policy changes, even as other universities have rejected the administration’s offer. The proposal, known as the “Compact for... more »

• Student of the Week: La Joya High School's Servando Reyna Play Video

  October 30, 2025 12:51 AM

  At La Joya High School, Servando Reyna is known for taking on challenges and turning them into opportunities. Once a shy student, he's now found his voice. “I struggled mainly with some antisocial aspects, I’ve never really enjoyed speaking to other students my freshman year,” Servando said. ... more »

• ‘She’s leaving a lot of shattered hearts:’ Community mourning death of Weslaco High School cheerleader Play Video

  October 22, 2025 8:27 PM

  The sudden loss of a Weslaco teen is shaking the community. Larissa Rodriguez, a 17-year-old senior at Weslaco High School, passed away on Monday, according to her obituary. A social media post from Weslaco High School asks for privacy for Larissa's family. Those who knew her said... more »

• Trans Texas college students bearing more hostility as officials push binary gender definitions

  October 21, 2025 11:32 AM

  When Liz Graff started their second year of law school this fall, the nonbinary transgender student noticed a shift in how their peers treated them. Male classmates stopped holding the door for Graff or bumped into them on the sidewalk. In class, students called transgender women “men.” Peers said... more »

• Student of the Week: Grulla High School’s Julian Zarate Play Video

  October 9, 2025 1:53 PM

  Grulla High School’s Julian Zarate is known for leading with purpose, and putting his heart into everything he does. “It's rare to see me at home just there, I have to be doing something,” Julian said. “I'm a very active person." Julian ranks in the top three of... more »

• Anti-DEI crusader Sid Miller urged UT to enroll student emphasizing her race and socioeconomic status

  September 29, 2025 2:33 PM

  " Anti-DEI crusader Sid Miller urged UT to enroll student emphasizing her race and socioeconomic status " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• Texas universities could see fewer international students amid immigration crackdown, reports say

  August 26, 2025 3:11 PM

  " Texas universities could see fewer international students amid immigration crackdown, reports say " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• Confusion reigns as Texas colleges scramble to comply with ban on in-state tuition for undocumented students

  August 19, 2025 11:33 AM

  " Confusion reigns as Texas colleges scramble to comply with ban on in-state tuition for undocumented students " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. ... more »

• La barrera del idioma en el Valle podría afectar la respuesta de la comunidad durante inundaciones Play Video

  July 9, 2025 11:37 AM

  En el Valle del Rio Grande, investigadores se encuentran preocupados por futuras inundaciones, y afirman que la barrera del idioma podría afectar las respuestas ante el tiempo severo. En el comienzo de la temporada de huracanes, investigadores como Nancy Carlson consideran que el idioma es un aspecto fundamental. ... more »