Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding
The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration. Full Story
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The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration. Full Story
We wanted to learn more about how to reach younger Texans through short-form video, how to build trust with folks who distrust the news and how to revamp our in-person engagement. Full Story
Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan. Full Story
A grant to help churches better minister to LGBTQ+ people prompted fury. A decision to return the grant then spurred disappointment. Full Story
Spurred by President Donald Trump’s political team, Texas lawmakers will try to redraw the state’s congressional map to boost Republicans — but some GOP incumbents are uneasy. Full Story
Texas remains younger than other states, but the number of older Texans has outpaced that of any other age group. Full Story
The court split 6-3 along ideological lines on a case from Tennessee. About two dozen states have similar bans in place. Full Story
Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time. Full Story
The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders checking off nearly everything on their to-do lists. Full Story
Tensions flared and the debate turned personal as Republicans said their bill empowered parents and denied predictions that the ban will endanger children. Full Story
The trial in El Paso will hear a challenge over the redistricting maps drawn by the Legislature that are based on the 2020 census. Full Story
With Princeton leading the Texas pack, the state continues to set the pace for the rest of the nation, with seven of the 15 fastest-growing cities. Full Story
The legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban. Full Story
This move will allow us to build on the Monitor's mission to serve a growing city with more expansive needs. Full Story
We’re sharing insights from our 2025 audience survey as we launch our Spring Member Drive. Full Story
Students are concerned the legislation could silence supportive teachers, dismantle safe spaces, lead to overenforcement and prevent honest conversations about identity. Full Story
The Collin County Commissioners Court is also holding a hearing Monday afternoon to discuss the proposed project. Full Story
The government spent years probing allegations that a Dallas HOA created rules to kick poor Black people out and that Texas discriminated against minority residents in Houston after Hurricane Harvey, only to suddenly reverse course under Trump. Full Story
Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit. Full Story
Diversity, equity and inclusion has become highly politicized — and there’s no standard definition for what it is. Full Story