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Ever wonder why someone is trans? You are not alone: It’s one of the most googled questions about transgender people.

Update: On June 6, Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan and District Attorney Devon Anderson agreed to drop the gang injunction lawsuit. "The lawsuit is being dismissed to allow time to develop and implement programs that create job-training and educational opportunities," they said in a statement.

The National Border Patrol Council claims it gets no support from Washington despite bigger budgets and more agents.

Recent police shootings highlight the urgency for reforms in use-of-force policies.

The influx of law enforcement officers in the Rio Grande Valley makes residents feel less safe.

March 5th marks the beginning of the annual Great Texas Warrant Roundup. It sounds like quite a lot of fun, another cowboy extravaganza from a state famous for its stock shows and rodeos.

Governor Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Patrick have made it clear that the protection of religious freedom will be a priority in next year's legislative session. But when they refer to "religious freedom," what they really mean is "freedom to discriminate."

It is fair to say Beyoncé won the Super Bowl with a political performance we won’t soon forget. She has received praise and criticism for using platform to take a strong pro-black stance. The “Formation” video, released Feb. 6, has been called a visual anthem, with explicit references to hurricane Katrina, all-too-familiar images of police in riot gear, and a plea to “stop shooting us.” Meanwhile in Texas, the shooting hasn’t stopped.

Last year, eleven separate marijuana-related bills were introduced in the Texas legislature, and next year we can probably expect eleven more. Candidates for local offices in Austin and Houston are running on marijuana decriminalization platforms, and the Dallas city council is poised to implement a “cite and release” pilot program for low-level possession offenders. It’s beginning to feel like a movement, and forgive us for saying so, but it’s high time.