/tags/boy-scouts Boy Scouts en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:00:36 GMT /2019-04-26/abuse-by-boy-scout-leaders-more-widespread-than-earlier-thought Newly revealed court testimony suggests the Boy Scouts of America had considerably more leaders involved in the sexual abuse of minors than previously thought. Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:00:36 GMT /2019-04-26/abuse-by-boy-scout-leaders-more-widespread-than-earlier-thought Wade Goodwyn /texas/2018-09-11/for-the-boy-scouts-movement-toward-coed-troops-is-proceeding-slowly From Texas Standard:The start of the new school year is one of the busiest seasons for the The Boy Scouts of America, which happens to be among of the� Tue, 11 Sep 2018 19:13:58 GMT /texas/2018-09-11/for-the-boy-scouts-movement-toward-coed-troops-is-proceeding-slowly Michael Marks /special-coverage/2013-06-12/southern-baptists-decry-end-of-boy-scouts-ban-on-gay-members The Southern Baptist Convention has approved a resolution opposing a new Boy Scouts of America policy that lifts a ban on gay membership.The decision was� Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:28:58 GMT /special-coverage/2013-06-12/southern-baptists-decry-end-of-boy-scouts-ban-on-gay-members Hector Perez /politics/2013-05-23/scouts-decision-on-gay-members-draws-mixed-reaction-in-texas A decision by the Boy Scouts of America to allow openly gay scouts in their ranks is drawing a lot of reaction here in Texas. Gov. Rick Perry is an Eagle� Fri, 24 May 2013 00:38:19 GMT /politics/2013-05-23/scouts-decision-on-gay-members-draws-mixed-reaction-in-texas Nathan Bernier /politics/2013-04-19/boy-scouts-propose-ending-ban-on-gay-youth The organization will submit a proposal to members of its National Council that would lift the ban on young Scouts, but keep it for gay adult leaders. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:51:00 GMT /politics/2013-04-19/boy-scouts-propose-ending-ban-on-gay-youth Korva Coleman /education/2013-02-06/texas-lawmakers-take-stance-on-gays-joining-boy-scouts-updated Update: The Boy Scouts of America board delayed its vote on whether to end a ban on gay membership until May. Original Story (8:13 a.m.):More than 40� Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:18:01 GMT /education/2013-02-06/texas-lawmakers-take-stance-on-gays-joining-boy-scouts-updated Ann Choi /life-arts/2013-02-06/boy-scouts-delay-decision-about-gays-pentagon-may-extend-some-benefits Two stories about gay rights are breaking: Leaders of the Boy Scouts are debating whether local troops should be allowed to have gay members and leaders; and the Pentagon is reportedly looking to extend some benefits to the same-sex partners of military personnel. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:15:00 GMT /life-arts/2013-02-06/boy-scouts-delay-decision-about-gays-pentagon-may-extend-some-benefits Mark Memmott /austin/2013-02-04/the-lead-ruling-coming-in-texas-school-finance-trial-inquiry-begins-in-morton-prosecution Good morning. The National Weather Service says Austin’s in for another day of slightly-warmer-than-average temperatures today, with light sprinkles this� Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:02:15 GMT /austin/2013-02-04/the-lead-ruling-coming-in-texas-school-finance-trial-inquiry-begins-in-morton-prosecution KUT Staff /austin/2013-01-29/austin-boy-scout-troops-would-likely-have-different-sexual-orientation-policies Boy Scout troops across the country could soon be able to decide for themselves whether to admit scout masters and troop members of all sexual� Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:54:37 GMT /austin/2013-01-29/austin-boy-scout-troops-would-likely-have-different-sexual-orientation-policies Laura Rice /special-coverage/2013-01-28/boy-scouts-considering-lifting-ban-on-gay-scouts-leaders If approved, the new policy would allow local organizations to determine how they would address the issue. Just last summer, the national organization affirmed the ban. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:27:00 GMT /special-coverage/2013-01-28/boy-scouts-considering-lifting-ban-on-gay-scouts-leaders Eyder Peralta