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Claudette Colvin, US civil rights pioneer who defied bus segregation, dies at 86

Although she remained a largely unsung figure in the civil rights movement for decades, Colvin's 1955 act of rebellion inspired Parks and others.

Claudette Colvin, who was attending Booker T. Washington Magnet High School in 1955 when she was arrested for not giving up her seat on a Montgomery city bus, visits the school in Montgomery, Alabama, US February 3, 2005.
Texas. "Preferred expansion destination".

Start-up nation meets the scale-up state: Israeli innovation heads to Texas

Azeez Al-Shaair, a longtime pro-Palestinian advocate, answers a postgame question while donning the message "STOP THE GENOCIDE" on his eye black, Jan. 12, 2026.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

Startup Nation meets the Scale-Up State in Texas

Startup Nation meets the Scale-Up State: Israeli innovation heads to Texas


Texas Jews are ‘deeply concerned’ about Christian material in proposed public school curriculum

Texas is poised to adopt a public school curriculum that refers to Jesus as “the Messiah,” asks kindergartners to study the Sermon on the Mount and presents the Crusades in a positive light.

 Schoolchildren at an elementary school.

Hotel in Texas to host two speakers tied to Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood

One of the speakers had previously nearly been denied US citizenship over his links with Hamas and the MAB.

 Islamophobia Discussion with Linda Sarsour, Ingrid Mattson and Imam Zaid Shakir

The FBI claims it stopped a potential ISIS terrorist attack in Houston, Texas

Federal prosecutors say that a 28-year-old Houston resident created ISIS recruitment propaganda, researched how to build an explosive belt, and researched security measures for local Jewish sites.

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

Jewish death row inmate granted new trial after judge's antisemitic statements uncovered

The judge who sentenced Randy Halprin to death reportedly referred to him as "the Jew," "Randy the Jew," and "the Jew Halprin."

Randy Halprin, 23, one of the "Texas Seven" prison escapees, is led out of the Teller County Courthouse after a extradition hearing in Cripple Creek, Colorado, January 26, 2001.

Craig Goldman of Texas wins race, becoming 3rd Jewish Republican in Congress

Goldman will join Reps. David Kustoff of Tennessee and Max Miller of Ohio as the Republican Jewish contingent in the House.

The US and Texas State flags fly over the Texas State Capitol in Austin

Texas State University condemns antisemitic graffiti found on campus

The statement added that vandalism is a crime, "not a form of expression" and would not be tolerated on their campus.

 An apparent swastika and other wording was spray painted on the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Houston, Texas.

Academia’s ‘no comment’ capitulates to terrorism  - opinion

Universities adopting neutrality on Israel's war with Hamas are capitulating to terror and radicals, failing to stand against antisemitism and crimes against humanity.

 PROTESTERS MARCH out of Kings College Circle after leaving an anti-Israel student encampment at the University of Toronto, following an Ontario judge order for the protesters to leave their two-month-old encampment, in July.

Texas governor: 'Zero tolerance for antisemitism in Texas'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott reaffirms his stance against antisemitism, urging colleges to enforce his executive order that adopts the IHRA definition and calls for disciplining pro-Palestinian groups.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks at the annual National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dallas, Texas, U.S., May 4, 2018.

El Judio: The Jewish Latin music impersario

As a manager of artists, Adam Mehl describes himself as “the CEO of the artist’s life. Being a manager and a record label owner is a lot of just giving advice.” 

 Adam Mehl, aka El Judio

Houston Mayor John Whitmire claims protestors outside his home are 'paid by Iran'

Whitmire pointed to other cities that have passed similar ordinances and to the Supreme Court case decided in part by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

 Houston mayor John Whitmire speaks during the CFP National Championship Host Committee press conference at JW Marriot Houston by the Galleria, January 9, 2024.