Last month, a judge granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss and for statutory sanctions in this case from a woman against her physicians for the gender modification procedures performed on her.

She alleged malpractice that led to a double mastectomy.

Latest on the cameraman arrested last week at pro-Palestinian protests at UT Austin.

Texas House Committee wants 'increased oversight' of industries after historic wildfires. radio.kttz.org/2024-05-01/tex… #txlege

I’m reporting tonight for Los Angeles Times from inside the pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA. Most outsiders including media currently being kept out by both protesters and police. Follow this thread for updates.

New: The Fox 7 photojournalist arrested at the UT protest last week was booked back into the Travis County Jail again today, charged with two misdemeanors - assault and interference with public duties.

From DPS:

Rachel Osier Lindley Named 2024 Public Media Journalists Association Editor of the Year

This is a BFD and so is ⁦Rachel Osier Lindley⁩. 💜🎧📻 pmja.org/news/rachel-os…

Pro-Palestinian protesters at UT Austin call for university to divest from Israel. Here's what that means.

Story by Julian Aguilar. kut.org/education/2024…

A year ago, 40 men died at a Juarez detention center in one of the deadliest incidents in Mexico involving immigrants. An examination by @ProPublica/Texas Tribune shows that the fire was foreseeable and the result of shifts in U.S. border policy.
propublica.org/article/us-imm…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now trying to block new federal guidance requiring background checks for private gun sales.

Caroline Love reports the announcement was made at the Frisco Gun Club. keranews.org/news/2024-05-0… #txlege

As police crack down on UT Austin protesters, campus churches find a new way to reach out. Story by Mose Buchele. kut.org/austin/2024-05…

News: Louisiana's Republican-supermajority state House overwhelmingly approves bill to protect IVF access. The vote was 87-13 for the legislation carried by Paula Davis #lalege #lagov
legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo…

'Moreover, we will make every effort to see that students who violate campus policies and outside individuals and groups that violate state law are fully prosecuted.'

The University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman issues a statement on protests at UT Austin

After 79 more arrests at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at UT, Travis County attorney says continuing to charge protesters is “unsustainable.”

Story by Andrew England Weber.
kut.org/crime-justice/…

About 100-150 people on the South Mall at UT-Austin right now. A mix of pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel, media and curious onlookers. Someone brought a bunch of pizzas.

UTPD officers are standing by with zip ties.

NEW: A felony charge against a Fox 7 Austin photographer have been dismissed, his attorney, Gerry Morris confirms. The DPS detective in the case withdrew a warrant after acknowledging it did not allege a felony crime but could later resubmit it later, Morris said.

Breaking: Brown University reaches a deal with encampers. The encampers have agreed to clear encampment by 5p. In exchange the Brown Corp Board will vote on a divestment measure in October, among other concessions. Details TK

#Breaking : US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in a historic shift, AP sources say.
apnews.com/article/mariju…

Something interesting is happening at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. After years of explosive growth, flight activity is slowing down.

American, Spirit, Virgin, etc have slashed routes.

But Delta is expanding, boosting flights by 20%

kut.org/transportation…

Texas AG Ken Paxton shows up in NYC to support former President Donald Trump at his criminal trial houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…

We now know that these were flashbangs. ID'd by my colleague Patricia Lim via International Women's Media Foundation