Michelle Lavergne

Jun 7, 2024 | reportingtexas.com | Abby L. Johnson |Michelle Lavergne |Michael Nolan |Isabella McGovern

By Abby L. Johnson, Michelle Lavergne, Michael Nolan, Isabella McGovern, Anissa SanchezReporting Texas“Faculty and staff educate! Texas leaders indoctrinate!” rang through the West Mall on the steps of the University of Texas Tower as a tumultuous spring semester came to an end. While protests over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict flared elsewhere on campus, these students and faculty came to rally against the university’s dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

May 6, 2024 | reportingtexas.com | Michelle Lavergne

By Michelle LavergneReporting TexasNever in her wildest dreams did Trina Robles imagine that she would one day get a teaching job more than 8,000 miles away from her home in the Philippines. But after 10 years of honing the young minds of Filipino students, she now finds herself teaching fifth grade at  J. Houston Elementary School in Southeast Austin.

Apr 27, 2024 | reportingtexas.com | Michelle Lavergne |John Bridges

By Michelle Lavergne Reporting TexasWhen Siobhan Cook is at work, a big part of her day is meeting the immediate needs of youth who have survived trafficking or are at risk. As drop-in manager for SAFE CARES, a program focused on supporting human trafficking survivors, Cook’s tasks can be as basic as making sure her clients have food and Uber rides to doctor’s appointments. “Sometimes they just need emotional support,” said Cook, a 36-year-old survivor of trafficking herself.

Mar 10, 2024 | reportingtexas.com | Abby L. Johnson |Michelle Lavergne

By Abby L. Johnson and Michelle LavergneReporting TexasMore than a thousand marchers, many shouting “No SB 4” and “si se puede,” descended on the Capitol March 10 in protest of Senate Bill 4, a measure that enables local and state law enforcement to arrest people suspected of crossing the border illegally.

Nov 26, 2023 | reportingtexas.com | Michelle Lavergne |John Bridges

By Michelle LavergneReporting TexasWhen Julian Clay first heard about Art From the Streets from a fellow artist staying in the same transitional housing, it took a little bit of convincing before he decided to give it a chance and attend a session. Ten months later, Clay got to showcase more than 40 pieces of his work during the 31st Art From the Streets art and sale show Oct. 21-22. Many patrons stopped to appreciate his paintings, which are mostly inspired by space.