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Festival organizers said they will go "back to our roots" this year, with free entry and 100% local entertainment.

Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

Javier Wallace is the son of a Black Panamanian immigrant and a Black Austinite. His family history shaped his experience celebrating emancipation on two continents.

From special education funding to book bans, these bills are all headed to the governor’s desk.

Senate Bill 12’s supporters say DEI programs use class time and public funds to promote political agendas.

The bill would ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies related to hiring and programming, while creating ways for parents to complain about violations to the DEI ban.

L'Oreal Stepney got emotional Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) over considerations of diversity equity and inclusion in the board’s hiring practices.

The actions range from campaign priorities like border security to culture war issues like DEI policies.

Marcus Myers was the linebacker for the 2005 Longhorn championship team and now works in diversity, equity and inclusion at a tech company.

The Legislature banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public colleges and universities but the prohibition was not supposed to affect academics. Now, Republicans are suggesting DEI-related content in classrooms is hindering efforts to prepare students for the workforce.