District judge issues temporary injunction, prevents UT system from enforcing campus free speech law

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A district judge issued a temporary injunction Tuesday barring the University of Texas System from enforcing a state law that prohibits speech on campus during certain times. This comes after students at the University of Texas at Austin and Dallas filed a lawsuit in September shortly after the law went into effect, … Read more

Free fridge in east Austin closing due to lack of community support, organizers say

Austin – Hundreds of people depend on the six free society refrigerators ATX Free FridgeA mutual aid project aims to fight food insecurity and food waste, has been placed around Austin. Now, one of them will close permanently due to the issues that the organizers ultimately said of a lack of support. The second street … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV, defends free speech in emotional monologue

With a tears monologue, Jimmy Kimmel returned to his presentation late at night in ABC on Tuesday night after a comment for about a week about the comments he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kerk. Kimmel used his platform to address controversy, apologize for his comments, and defend freedom of expression. Thanks … Read more

Free shuttle service to connect riders to Red Rocks, trails starting in 2026

Jefferson Province, Colorado – Tired of traffic jams and car parks headache on its way to Red Rocks runway or famous Jefferson County? Well, the provincial leaders announced a new free shuttle service for the public. The seasonal shuttle is expected to launch the weekend in 2026 and will operate on weekends and holidays until … Read more

State of Texas: Comments after Kirk assassination raise questions about the limits of free speech

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – The assassination of Charlie Kirk is leading to an examination of civil discourse and free speech in Texas. In the aftermath of the shooting, some school districts and universities have dismissed employees over public comments related to Kirk’s death, raising questions about the boundaries of free expression on educational campuses. The Texas … Read more

Austin Museum Day: Free entry to 30+ museums Sunday

Austin (KXAN) – You have a chance to check some of the best Austin culture in Austin, all free. The Austin Museum will be held on Sunday, September 21, throughout the city. The twenty -eighth annual event is a free celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature and science. More than 30 museums participate in … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension should scare the crap out of you if you truly care about free speech

Jimmy Kimmel has been silenced. Let’s be clear. Jimmy Kimmel did not say anything disparaging about Charlie Kirk; he criticized the Trump administration and MAGA. The snowflake MAGA FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, did not like what he said, so he complained to ABC and Disney, who then felt boxed into a corner and suspended Jimmy … Read more

Speaker, Lt. Gov. create campus free speech committees after reactions to Charlie Kirk assassination

ASAN (KXAN) – The governor of Texas Dan Patrick and Speaker of Parliament Dustin Buruz on Friday afternoon announced that they had established committees to address “civil discourse and freedom of expression in higher education” after the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “Charlie Kirk was my friend,” Patrick said in the statement. “ Texas … Read more

This state will become 1st to offer free, universal child care

New Mexico has become the first state in the country Child care For families residing in the state. New Mexico families will be eligible for free children’s care for infants and young children that start on November 1, regardless of their income. The leading initiative will not require any participation of families. It is expected … Read more

Concord launches free shuttle service for seniors, residents with disabilities

(BCN) – City officials announced on Friday that the city of Concorde has expanded the large transport program with a new free shuttle linking the elderly and the population with disabilities at the senior Concorde Center. Significant center, part of the Go Concorde! The initiative will continue from Monday to Thursday from 9 am to … Read more