Abigail Vaerewyck

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has dealt a blow to religious groups pushing to reverse a policy from President Donald Trump’s administration that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to arrest people inside places of worship. After the administration reversed a longstanding “sensitive locations” policy barring arrests of undocumented migrants in places like churches and schools, nearly 30 religious groups sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in February.

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Abigail Vaerewyck

AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas continues to experience explosive growth, more pressure is on the state’s roadways to keep up.

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Abigail Vaerewyck

TEXAS — On Friday, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents decided to ban drag shows from all 11 of its university campuses. The new ban has ignited a discussion regarding its potential infringement on First Amendment rights. The resolution says that “universities should foster a sense of community,” but that drag shows do not align with the university’s mission and core values.

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Abigail Vaerewyck

AUSTIN, Texas — One side of the Texas Capitol was surrounded by a sea of people on Monday afternoon as protests against President Donald Trump and his administration took place nationwide. Hundreds held up signs with messages like “Not my President” and “No Kings on Presidents Day.” Many also condemned Elon Musk’s involvement with the Trump administration following recent actions from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE).

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Abigail Vaerewyck

AUSTIN, Texas — People across the country took to Tesla showrooms to protest the company's CEO, Elon Musk, and his involvement with the Trump administration, including in the Lone Star State. A little over a dozen people stood outside the Tesla showroom at The Domain, a shopping center in Austin, on Saturday to protest Musk. It's not known if this movement has a specific leader, but in a post on BlueSky, actor and filmmaker Alex Winter urged people to get behind the effort.