Lubbock ISD's school library advisory council first met in November to review books flagged as potentially inappropriate to be on the shelves, in compliance with state law. Lubbock-area state senator Charles Perry helped author the bill which established these councils, but at a recent board of trustees meeting, he joined a group of community members saying the district's process is flawed.

Residents and small businesses across the Corpus Christi region subsidized big industrial plants' water bills for years, city officials say. The companies are now fighting to keep the subsidy.

Research shows the Australian white-spotted jellyfish is considered invasive because it preys on native species, like plankton. It can also negatively impact the shrimp industry by clogging nets and damaging fishing equipment.

International tourists are loving Texas barbecue... but they don't quite understand American tipping culture.

Texas advocacy groups warn a recent opinion from the U.S. Department of Justice could lead to an increase in institutionalization for people with disabilities. More than 25 organizations have signed a joint statement urging policymakers to protect the rights of people with disabilities from the potential consequences of the DOJ's opinion.

Faculty groups say the Texas Tech University System's new curriculum policies are unconstitutional and unlawfully restrict classroom instruction on race, gender identity and sexual orientation. But university leaders have called the changes "common sense."