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Texas Observer @TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · 6d ago

From Daniel Dawer and Ruth Kravetz: Nearly 2,000 juniors at 16 high schools in Houston ISD were pulled from Algebra II and placed in remedial math. At some schools, about 70% of juniors were similarly demoted into less challenging classes. It wasn't due to poor grades ... https://www.texasobserver.org/the-houston-miracle-shell-game/ #education #Houston #GulfCoast #Texas #politics #USpol #news

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Texas Observer @TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · Aug 04, 2026

New from Andrew Joseph Pegoda: In an attempt to overcomply with #Texas law, the University of #Houston will eliminate over 100 women's studies, gender and sexuality courses from the core curriculum. It won't be enough to appease extremist Republicans. https://www.texasobserver.org/university-of-houston-ends-gender-sexuality-courses-op-ed/ #education #TXlege #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #women #GulfCoast #law #politics #USpol #news

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Texas Observer @TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · Jul 30, 2026

The Harris County DA's office is investigating the potential that any number of crimes may have occurred, including murder, manslaughter, and tampering with evidence. If the office is able to build a case, attorneys could present it to a grand jury. https://www.texasobserver.org/houston-ice-killing-district-attorney-trump/ #ICE #Houston #GulfCoast #Texas #law #news

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Texas Observer @TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · Jul 29, 2026

In the weeks after the fatal shooting in #Houston’s predominantly Hispanic east side, local authorities have struggled to stake their claim on an investigation into a killing within the most populous #Texas city’s limits. https://www.texasobserver.org/houston-ice-killing-district-attorney-trump/ #ICE #law #GulfCoast #news

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Texas Observer @TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · Jul 28, 2026

New from Michelle Pitcher: Local officials' attempts to investigate the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo have been stonewalled at every turn. They've even consulted with Minneapolis for tips on forcing #ICE to face justice. https://www.texasobserver.org/houston-ice-killing-district-attorney-trump/ #police #Houston #GulfCoast #politics #USpol #news

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NYT > Home Page @nyt_homepage@robot.villas · Jul 21, 2026

Tropical Storm Bertha Forms Near the Gulf Coast https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/weather/tropical-storm-bertha-updates.html #Weather #Storm #GulfCoast

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Texas Observer @TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · Jun 19, 2026

“Human beings, regardless of their race, want to live their lives without restriction. Juneteenth is about a spirit of renewal that celebrates freedom and opportunity.” To understand Juneteenth, one must visit Galveston, its birthplace: https://www.texasobserver.org/a-visit-to-galveston-the-birthplace-of-juneteenth/ #Juneteenth #Texas #GulfCoast #history

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Texas Observer @TexasObserver@texasobserver.social · May 08, 2026

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“Brownsville cannot keep selling us out to these toxic polluters.” Our top story: Residents are resisting this town's plans to make liquefied natural gas a key part of its future. But big donors are determined to silence their voices. https://www.texasobserver.org/brownsville-laguna-madre-special-interests-influence-records/ #Texas #energy #Politics #USpol #OilAndGas #GulfCoast

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