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Faith Under Fire: How ICE Raids Affect Religious Practice in Texas

Dianne Garcia, pastor of the Christian Roca de Refugio Church in El Paso, has always described her church as an open space for everyone, regardless of immigration status, income or language. But in January 2025, the federal government removed the policy that had, since 2011, limited immigration enforcement operations in so-called “sensitive locations,” including churches, […]

Talarico Urges UT Students to Channel Frustration into Political Action at Campus Rally 

As Democrats look to energize young voters ahead of a competitive primary, U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico urged University of Texas at Austin students Wednesday to reject political division and to help mobilize voters on campus. 


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UT System Plans to Boost Space Research as Federal Funding Skyrockets

NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and the University of Texas System are developing plans to expand their collaboration under a new Space Act Agreement signed in January. Archie Holmes, UT System executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, led the latest round of conversations this month as the partners map out the research collaboration, student […]

Even as Silicon Valley Booms, Venture Capitalists See Unique Opportunities in Texas

Technology venture capitalists from around the world who converged in Austin recently say the Texas tech ecosystem is still young and creating distinctive investment opportunities in a rapidly expanding digital economy. “What I found in Texas in the last few days, I felt these venture capitalists are so patient and they are looking for solutions […]

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Dual Citizens in Texas Critical of Effort to Make Them Choose One Nationality

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