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Texas universities say Trump administration restored immigration status of some international students
Read full article: Texas universities say Trump administration restored immigration status of some international studentsMore than 250 students in Texas had their status revoked in recent weeks. Despite the reversal, federal attorneys say theyโre developing policies to resume terminations.
El Paso residents rally to protect a Rio Grande wetland from possible highway project
Read full article: El Paso residents rally to protect a Rio Grande wetland from possible highway projectPotential routes for a highway in El Pasoโs Mission Valley run alongside a restored wetland called Rio Bosque. Environmental advocates are urging TxDOT to scrap the idea.
College voters held back by Texas election law, lack of on-campus polling sites
Read full article: College voters held back by Texas election law, lack of on-campus polling sitesMany Texas universities donโt have early-voting locations on campus. And state laws regarding voter ID and registration make it hard to turn out younger voters, advocates say.
UT System creates $300 million endowment to help seven universities expand free tuition programs
Read full article: UT System creates $300 million endowment to help seven universities expand free tuition programsThe endowment will increase the number of students who qualify for free tuition and fees at UT-Arlington, UT-Dallas, UT-El Paso, UT-Permian Basin, UT-Rio Grande Valley, UT-San Antonio and UT-Tyler.
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โItโs like walking into a ghost townโ: Under tight pandemic restrictions, college football returns to Austin
Read full article: โItโs like walking into a ghost townโ: Under tight pandemic restrictions, college football returns to AustinโItโs like walking into a ghost town,โ Julie Amberg said from behind a burnt orange mask. Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman via USA TODAY NETWORK/REUTERSOutdoor gatherings in Austin are still capped at 10 people or less, but Gov. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas TribunePregame celebrations near the stadium were virtually nonexistent; university officials banned tailgating on school property. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for the Texas TribuneAs students filtered in, staff explained the rules for keeping distanced from each other. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas TribunePeople generally masked up while walking through the stadium, but many fans ditched their masks once they were seated.