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As we celebrate Pride Month, I am struck by the contrast of what I know to be true about this region and what the popular ...

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The NSA whistleblower, with a memoir coming later this year, faces the barriers for Texans with felony records.

Traditional Afghan wrestling—known as Pehlwani—is a popular pastime for boys in the south-central Asian nation.

They are Dinastía Charra, a team of escaramuzas from Alvarado who perform intricate competitive riding to music. It’s ...

Around the country, university students report changes to campus clubs and activities, diminished research opportunities, and ...

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Chasing the Chupacabra. Texas chupacabras have a way of leaving behind bodies — or perhaps, bodies in Texas have a way of becoming chupacabras.

Indigenous Affairs. Labeled ‘Hispanic’ Fort Clark was founded to hunt the Indigenous peoples of South Texas. Lipan Apaches are challenging the myth that their tribe was wiped out.

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Education. How Voucher Vendors Could Make Millions from ‘School Choice’ in Texas. The Legislature’s current proposals put a handful of private contractors in the driver’s seat.