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Our top story: “These plays were speaking to the experiences that we had … and yet it was a universal story that was being told. There were stories that dealt with families, communities, human beings, and all of the dynamics that are rolled into who we are.” https://www.texasobserver.org/houston-historic-black-theater-at-50/ #Houston #Texas #history #GulfCoast #culture #art

The race for Texas House District 34, which includes half of Corpus Christi, could in some ways serve as a referendum on the region’s #water crisis and even help shape the future direction of its water policy. https://www.texasobserver.org/corpus-christi-water-election-texas-house-district-34/ #midterms #GulfCoast #CorpusChristi #Texas #environment #news

Previously: 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/ #women #gender #LGBTQIA #GulfCoast #news #politics #USpol

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

“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