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A Texas Teen Was Killed by a Friend Playing With a Gun at a Party
"It's sad how kids can get guns in their hands."
By Jameelah Nasheed
A Texas Teen REFUSED to Give Up on a Mission for Bike Safety After City Leaders Walked Out on Her
Lauren Pitts went to the city council twice after her friend died in a bike accident.
By Sarah Mearhoff
A Teen Was Allegedly Attacked With a Cane by a 67-Year-Old Man
The older man has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
Dear Ted Cruz, We Found Some Texas Salons for a Hair Dye Appointment
Turns out Texas already has hair dye, tofu, and tech companies!
By Emily Bloch
The Cop Who Murdered Jordan Edwards Was Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Jordan's family said they were disappointed his sentence wasn't longer.
By Janay Moore
A Houston School Replaced a Sexist Quote with a Malala Quote
The school district responded after facing criticism.
By De Elizabeth
This College Grad Took Her Graduation Photos With a Giant Alligator
His name is Tex.
By Suzannah Weiss
A Texas Teen Was Reportedly Fatally Shot While Taking Selfies With a Gun
Houston police say some teens were posing for pics with a loaded firearm.
By Emily Bloch
A Mass Grave of Former Slaves Was Unearthed in Texas
They may have died while working under "slavery by another name."
By Jewel Wicker
A Texas County Is Ending Its Contract With ICE
A facility in the county currently holds 500 women.
By Sarah Mearhoff
Hundreds Marched on the "Tent City" for Immigrant Kids
The march protested the separation of immigrant families.
By Jewel Wicker
Congressman Joaquin Castro Is A Politician to Watch
He serves on the House Intelligence Committee, which is investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election.
By Sarah Mucha
A Pregnant Teen Was Injured During a Football Game Shooting
The 17-year-old had to have an emergency C-section.
By Jewel Wicker
A Teen and His Girlfriend Were Charged With Offering Money to Kill His Dad
Police say the 19-year-old was bragging about the big inheritance he expected.
By Jameelah Nasheed
A Santa Fe Survivor Explained How a Classmate Saved Her Life
Courtney Marshall says Christian "Riley" Garcia gave her time to run.
By Christianna Silva
Stacey Abrams's Political Opponent Is the Man Who Pointed a Gun at a Teen in an Ad
Brian Kemp won Tuesday's Republican runoff in the Georgia governor's race.
By Linley Sanders
A GOP Candidate Set Up a Trust That Would Pressure His Kids to Marry Straight, White Christians
“I’ve never met another Caucasian person like this.”
By Lia Tabackman
The Mother of a Santa Fe Shooting Survivor Wrote This Moving Facebook Post
"Our day started off normal."
By Kate Leaver