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The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Sept. 3-9

Conservatives meet in Dallas for first-ever midterm convention, the State Board of Education adopts controversial curriculum, and more of the week’s headlines

by The Austin Chronicle News Staff September 10, 2026September 9, 2026

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Republican-Majority SBOE Approves Bible-Infused Required Reading Lists and Social Studies Curriculum

Texas will require public school children to read the Bible and learn revised history

by Sammie Seamon June 29, 2026June 30, 2026

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What’s a Bigger Threat to Texas Public Ed: Private School Vouchers or Charter Schools?

Democratic candidates for State Board of Education split on the public charter school question

by Sammie Seamon May 7, 2026May 11, 2026

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Despite Pushback, Texas Advances Controversial Social Studies Curriculum

Critics say the draft inappropriately emphasizes Christianity and state history

by Sammie Seamon April 16, 2026April 15, 2026

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The State Board of Education, and Why It Matters

Stepping down after a four-year term, Austin’s rep offers perspective

by Sammie Seamon February 19, 2026February 23, 2026

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New Law Could Enable School Construction Across Texas

The limit does not exist!

by Madi Donham February 16, 2023September 30, 2025

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State Board of Education: Bell-Metereau Faces Two Challengers

Bluer district creates opportunity to push board leftward

by Morgan O'Hanlon February 10, 2022September 30, 2025

Qmmunity: 2020’s Biggest Queer and Trans Stories

Looking back on a rollercoaster of a year

by Beth Sullivan and James Scott December 17, 2020September 30, 2025

Qmmunity: Less Hate, More Glitter and Glam

Try out a drag makeup tutorial, help solve a virtual whodunnit, and more queer fun

by Beth Sullivan November 12, 2020September 30, 2025

Qmmunity: SBOE Debates the Good, the Bad, and the Bass-ackwards

Plus, join AIDS Walk Austin Saturday to step to zero new HIV infections by 2030

by Beth Sullivan September 17, 2020September 30, 2025

Qmmunity: Back to School and Bassackwardlandia

State Board of Education excludes queer and trans kids in sex ed overhaul

by Beth Sullivan September 10, 2020September 30, 2025

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Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

by The Austin Chronicle News Staff March 5, 2020September 30, 2025

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