Texas State expels student for allegedly mocking Charlie Kirk shooting Governor Abbott called for expulsion, with university decrying video ‘trivializing or promoting violence’ The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2025
Student who mocked Charlie Kirk’s death “no longer” at Texas State University as clampdowns continue The university's announcement came hours after Gov. Greg Abbott called for the student's expulsion. The Texas Tribune · Sep 17, 2025
State Sen. Brandon Creighton expected to be sole finalist for Texas Tech chancellor The Conroe Republican has authored some of Texas' major higher education legislation in recent years, including a DEI ban and a law expanding political appointees’ power in universities. The Texas Tribune · Aug 31, 2025
Jodey Arrington, Brandon Creighton being considered for Texas Tech System’s top job Arrington represents Lubbock in Congress. Creighton is a longtime state lawmaker. The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2025
Struggling Texas cotton industry emphasizing the hazards of fast fashion A group representing High Plains region farmers has launched a campaign to make buyers aware of synthetic fibers’ impact on the environment and health. The Texas Tribune · Jul 24, 2025
Texas Tech University System leader says he will retire this year Texas Tech Chancellor Tedd Mitchell has led the 64,000-student university system since 2018. His departure will mark the latest shake-up in the state’s higher ed leadership. The Texas Tribune · Jul 11, 2025
As lawmakers tried to name an official steak, Texas students learned how to find the best beef Far from the Capitol, students at Texas Tech spend time examining the quality of beef for meat judging competitions. The Texas Tribune · Jun 5, 2025
Texas colleges will soon be able to pay their athletes House Bill 126, which allows student athletes to receive a slice of the billions Texas colleges generate in revenue from their teams, now awaits the governor’s signature. The Texas Tribune · May 28, 2025
Can Texas lawmakers agree on how to spend billions to save the state's water supply? The Texas House took its first step toward revising a priority Senate bill last week. The changes were lauded by the state’s water community. The Texas Tribune · Apr 28, 2025
Legal Status of Over 50 Students Revoked at Texas Universities As Trump Crackdown Escalates Over 50 international students from Texas universities have seen their legal status revoked Latin Times · Apr 10, 2025
More than 100 international students’ immigration statuses revoked across Texas universities Students from University of North Texas, UT-Dallas, Texas A&M, UT-Rio Grande, Texas Woman’s University, Texas Tech and other schools have been affected. The Texas Tribune · Apr 10, 2025
Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it. Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms. The Texas Tribune · Mar 15, 2025
University of North Texas and Rice University under federal investigation for “race-exclusionary practices” The Texas universities are among dozens accused of violating the law by partnering with a group that had sought to increase diversity in graduate programs. The Texas Tribune · Mar 14, 2025
In lawsuit settlement, Texas Tech’s med school promises it won’t consider race in admissions George Stewart sued Texas Tech University Health Science Center and five other medical schools claiming they rejected him in favor of lesser qualified students of color. The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025 Maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and cancels classes Authorities at Texas Tech University say an explosion inside a maintenance hole set off fires and power outages on the campus, leading school officials to issue evacuation orders for several buildings and cancel classes for the rest of the week
The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2025 Texas Tech officials trying to determine what caused explosion and fires that prompted campus closure A day after the incident in which green flames could be seen coming out of manholes, 40% of the university in Lubbock remains without power.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 27, 2025 Texas Legislature proposes $400 million cut to higher ed as Dan Patrick threatens university budgets over DEI At a public event last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said higher ed would get less funding if they don’t “kick DEI out of their schools,” a few weeks after lawmakers proposed a massive cut to public universities.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 28, 2025 Lubbock celebrates native Dustin Burrows’ rise to Texas House speaker Meanwhile in the Panhandle, Republicans were less excited that Burrows won the speaker contest thanks largely to Democrats.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 10, 2025 ‘I follow the law:’ El Paso doctor responds to Ken Paxton’s lawsuit over alleged transgender care Hector Granados, one of two pediatric endocrinologists in El Paso, said he stopped providing gender-affirming care after it was outlawed in Texas in 2023.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 9, 2025 Will Republican control of Congress lead to updated ag laws? Texas farmers hope so. The historical bipartisan legislation includes a bevy of policies from crop insurance to food stamps.
The Texas Tribune · Nov 20, 2024 Texas Tech wants permission to pay college athletes as a part of its recruitment efforts State law prohibits schools from making direct name, image and likeness deals with athletes. Texas Tech says it puts them at a disadvantage as the university recruits athletes for fall 2025.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 30, 2024 Second Texas doctor sued for providing gender-affirming care to minors These are the first cases under a law prohibiting doctors from providing puberty blockers or hormone therapy to help minors transition.
The Texas Tribune · Oct 19, 2024 As Robert Roberson’s execution neared, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to silence It’s rare for governors to step in to halt executions. In the case of Robert Roberson, it ended up being state lawmakers who took extraordinary steps.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 22, 2024 What you need to know about toxic “forever chemicals” the EPA is restricting The EPA recently set new limits on the toxic chemicals used to make everything from nonstick pans to firefighting foam. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 15, 2024 As climate change intensifies wildfire risk, prescribed burns prove their worth in the heat-stressed Panhandle In Borger, officials say a prescribed burn stopped the Windy Deuce Fire from entering neighborhoods. But the practice has faced opposition from some landowners.