Texas’ social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how

Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery. The post Texas’ social studies shakeup creates div

San Antonio councilman calls on public to help stop ICE detention site from opening here

District 2 City Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is calling on the public to help stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) reported plan to open a massive detention center on San Antonio’s East Side. In a Sunday Instagram video, McKee-Rodriguez urged residents to call and email Oakmont Indus

Texas has nation’s fourth-highest rate of sexually transmitted infections

Part of the problem likely comes down to the state's high number of people without health insurance, the study's authors said. The post Texas has nation’s fourth-highest rate of sexually transmitted infections appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027. 

Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin to discuss the future of the market. 'We almost have to take it on,' a Republican state House member said. The post Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027.  appeared first on San Antonio Current.