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More than 100 people gathered on Texas State University's campus Monday as part of a growing number of pro-Palestinian demonstrations happening at college campuses across the U.S. -
The new Title IX rules expanded the definition of sex-based harassment. Texas is also suing the Biden administration to block the changes. -
A university spokesperson originally said students would be banned even though charges against them had been dismissed. -
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. -
The county attorney said there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute the people arrested during Wednesday's protest. -
Despite the presence of counterprotesters, Thursday’s “teach-in” was peaceful. Speakers condemned UT President Jay Hartzell for calling in law enforcement Wednesday and expressed support for Palestinians in Gaza. -
Travis County Attorney Delia Garza said the cases lacked probable cause. Nearly 60 people were arrested for allegedly trespassing during the demonstration. -
If the district wants to be able to offer pay raises, it will need to reduce spending by more than $30 million. One option Austin ISD is looking at is holding a tax rate election in November to generate additional revenue.
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