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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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After cooler temperatures arrived this week, post-cold front conditions are now driving elevated fire danger across parts of West Texas. Our Bishop Van Buren reports the Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to over 130 wildfire incidents this October. Lubbock’s city council has voted to repeal a recent ordinance update that would’ve required permits, annual fees, and false call fines for owners of alarm systems that alert the police electronically.