The proposal is largely in response to massive pro-Palestinian demonstrations last year. Critics say it would walk back free speech protections that conservatives advocated for in previous legislative sessions.

Texas Tech softball has taken a huge step in 2025, thanks to key contributions from pitcher NiJaree Canady. The pitcher has dominated throughout the campaign, posting a 0.89 ERA to lead the Red Raiders to their first Women’s College World Series appearance. Before Texas Tech takes the big stage, here are five things to know about Canady:

An 18-year-old has been arrested in the shooting death of Andrew Farias, who Texas authorities say was killed at a party one day after he graduated high school. The Uhland Police Department said May 27 that Chad Lee-Gardner was jailed on a murder charge, two days after the fatal shooting of Farias, also 18.

Corey Seager has been reinstated by the Texas Rangers after his second stint on the injured list this season because of a right hamstring strain.

An Arapahoe County jury found Kenneth Noel guilty in February on four felony charges: attempted human trafficking of a minor, human trafficking of an adult, pimping and child sexual assault.

Seager, who hasn’t played since May 11, has missed the Rangers’ last 16 games because of a right hamstring strain.

Senate Bill 15, a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is part of a broad push by lawmakers to put a dent in the state’s high home prices.

The scandal surrounding the Texas Lottery is prompting big changes in the Legislature. The Texas House passed a bill Monday morning that will transfer the lottery games to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and abolish the Lottery Commission.