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The UT Austin chapter of the American Association of University Professors is circulating a letter to gauge interest in a possible vote to censure President Hartzell. Faculty said they lost faith in him after he called in law enforcement to shut down a peaceful, pro-Palestinian protest.
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Houston judge denies Travis Scott’s request to be dismissed from Astroworld Festival lawsuits
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Three revelations from The Takeover, an upcoming podcast about power, public education and Houston ISD
Houston Public Media is launching a new podcast about power and public education. The first season of The Takeover includes multiple previously unreported revelations.
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