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The George Washington statue on the University of Texas at Austin’s South Mall looks out at the Texas Capitol on Sept. 19, 2025. Recent controversies at Texas public universities have accelerated a Republican-led overhaul of higher education. Many students and faculty say the changes are limiting free speech on campuses; others say they are turning them into spaces where they can speak more freely.
Manoo Sirivelu
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The Texas Tribune
Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.
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Quail hunting season kicks off in Texas on Saturday. Our Bishop Van Buren reports the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says it is encouraged by population numbers, but quail hunting at the Lake Alan Henry Wildlife Mitigation Area has been canceled again this year. Experts say Texas is still experiencing a teacher certification crisis. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports students could pay the price, even after new state legislative efforts begin.