Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Over the past year, University of Texas at Austin senior Kam McQueen has had a first-hand look at what happens when the state bans diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at p

Cirque du Soleil bringing its OVO show to San Antonio's Frost Bank Center this fall

Cirque du Soleil is returning to San Antonio this fall with OVO, which explores the hidden world of insects through dizzying acrobatics, evocative music and imaginative set design. The award-winning contemporary circus company will bring the show to Frost Bank Center for five performances running Th

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to name New York strip steak something less woke

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has a beef with the New York strip steak. And now a steakhouse is suing. In the Republican culture warrior's latest attempt to own the libs, he argues that New York is known for dairy cows while Texas is all about the beef.

These librarians won't let America's fever hit Fahrenheit 451

This article was originally published by the Texas Observer, a nonprofit investigative news outlet and magazine. Sign up for their weekly newsletter, or follow them on Facebook and X. In Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel Fahrenheit 451, protagonist Guy Montag revolts against his profession of incinerat