Protests

The coordinated, nationwide protests against the Trump administration saw major turnout in Houston, Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio.

NPR member station photographers documented what they saw at the demonstrations against the Trump administration, from cuts and layoffs to federal departments to mass deportations.

One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law enforcement board.

The demonstrators rallied against what they called an "ongoing crackdown" on protests against Israel's war in Gaza.

The demonstration is part of a nationwide protest against the conservative plan to enact sweeping change within the federal government.

The Travis County judge found prosecutors failed to get an indictment against Rich Heyman within the amount of time required by state law.

Ammer Qaddumi learned last week that he will be suspended until Aug. 15, 2025. Qaddumi sued the university and two of its leaders in August for allegedly violating his right to free speech.

The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony from invited witnesses and members of the public over proposed legislation to ban masks wearing during public protests.

The student, Ammer Qaddumi, alleges the university violated his First Amendment rights.

The new policy says universities should remain neutral on “issues of the day” while allowing students, faculty and staff to express their ideas.