https://www.texastribune.org/about/staff/annie-xia/The latest news by Annie Xia.enFri, 10 May 2024 17:46:04 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/10/texas-ut-lecturer-arrested-fired-palestinian-demonstration/The lecturer’s lawyer disputes the charges, and the university’s decision to fire him has raised concerns from faculty over free speech protections.By Annie XiaFri, 10 May 2024 17:46:04 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/10/texas-ut-lecturer-arrested-fired-palestinian-demonstration/University of Texas police officers arrest a protestor within the pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Texas at Austin campus on April 29, 2024University of Texas police officers arrest a protestor within the pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Texas at Austin campus on Monday, April 29, 2024Leila Saidane for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/08/ut-austin-texas-am-protest-divestment-israel/Protesting students and staff want to draw attention to public university investments in companies supporting Israel, even if divestment is unlikely in Texas.By María Méndez and Annie XiaWed, 08 May 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/08/ut-austin-texas-am-protest-divestment-israel/University of Texas at Austin students and other pro-Palestine supporters peacefully gather on the South lawn of UT campus following a heated demonstration where over 30 demonstrators were arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers and university police Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Austin.University of Texas at Austin students and other pro-Palestine supporters peacefully gather on the South lawn of UT campus following a heated demonstration where over 30 demonstrators were arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers and university police Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Austin.Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/26/ut-austin-arrest-fox-7-photojournalist/The FOX 7 employee is accused of hitting a trooper with his camera, but the arrested man told reporters he was pushed and didn’t hit any officer.By William Melhado and Annie XiaFri, 26 Apr 2024 17:58:30 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/26/ut-austin-arrest-fox-7-photojournalist/Carlos, a FOX 7 photojournalist, lays on the ground as he is arrested while covering a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin on April 24, 2024.Carlos, a FOX 7 Austin photojournalist, on the ground as he is arrested while covering a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas at Austin on April 24, 2024.Julius Shieh for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/25/ut-austin-palestinian-arrests-criminal-cases/University officials banned all students arrested from campus, except for “academic reasons.”By Pooja Salhotra, Annie Xia and Julius ShiehThu, 25 Apr 2024 12:38:19 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/25/ut-austin-palestinian-arrests-criminal-cases/A protester is pulled from the crowd to be arrested at the University of Texas at Austin during a demonstration for Palestinians on April 24, 2024.A protester is pulled from the crowd to be arrested at the University of Texas at Austin during a protest for Palestine on April 24, 2024.Julius Shieh for The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/24/ut-austin-israel-hamas-war-palestine-student-arrests/Gov. Greg Abbott expressed support for the arrests, which come amid tensions on college campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war.By Sneha Dey, Ikram Mohamed, Annie Xia and William MelhadoWed, 24 Apr 2024 13:22:07 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/24/ut-austin-israel-hamas-war-palestine-student-arrests/Protesters on Wednesday during a student demonstration in support of Palestinians at the University of Texas at Austin campus.Julius Shieh/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/20/craig-goldman-john-oshea-texas-12th-congressional-district-debate/State Rep. Craig Goldman and construction company owner John O’Shea are in a runoff for the GOP nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Kay GrangerBy Annie XiaSat, 20 Apr 2024 16:38:02 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/20/craig-goldman-john-oshea-texas-12th-congressional-district-debate/https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/05/texas-school-counselors-chaplains/Many independent school districts, including the largest ones, do not allow chaplains to serve as counselors, which is now allowed under a new Texas law.By Annie XiaFri, 05 Apr 2024 20:33:59 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/05/texas-school-counselors-chaplains/Nimitz Middle School students gather in the hallway outside of a classroom as they wait for a teacher between periods Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 in Odessa.Nimitz Middle School students gather in the hallway outside of a classroom as they wait for a teacher between periods Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 in Odessa.Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/05/texas-eclipse-schools/Some districts will close for the day expecting traffic jams and busy city services. Others will stay open for parents who can’t find child care.By Annie XiaFri, 05 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/05/texas-eclipse-schools/Perry Mason, left, points out the solar eclipse to her 9-year-old son Mason Shaddock on Oct. 14, 2023, in San Marcos.Perry Mason, left, points out the solar eclipse to her son Mason Shaddock, 9, during its annularity Oct. 14, 2023, in San Marcos,Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/02/university-texas-austin-firings-dei-ban/The firings come after state leaders criticized universities for not doing enough to enforce the ban. Students say UT-Austin has already overcorrected.By Annie Xia and Sneha DeyTue, 02 Apr 2024 15:58:50 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/02/university-texas-austin-firings-dei-ban/Students pass in front of the Jackson School of Geosciences and Gates-Dell Complex at the University of Texas at Austin on Feb. 22, 2024.Students pass in front of the Jackson School of Geosciences and Gates-Dell Complex at the University of Texas at Austin on Feb. 22, 2024.Maria Crane/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/01/texas-sboe-native-studies-course-delayed/The next opportunity for the board to review the course will not happen until its meeting in June.By Annie XiaMon, 01 Apr 2024 18:01:53 -0500https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/01/texas-sboe-native-studies-course-delayed/The State Board of Education meeting on Jan. 29, 2019.The State Board of Education meeting on January 29, 2019.Emree Weaver/The Texas Tribunehttps://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/05/texas-downtowns-future-conversation/The Texas Tribune partnered with the LBJ School of Public Affairs Urban Lab for a panel conversation on the challenges and opportunities facing Texas downtowns.By Annie XiaWed, 06 Mar 2024 13:44:21 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/05/texas-downtowns-future-conversation/https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/04/texas-public-education-laws/As we approach the end of the school year, we reviewed how public schools were impacted by new legislation, how they’ve reacted and what challenges remain.By Annie XiaWed, 06 Mar 2024 13:36:58 -0600https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/04/texas-public-education-laws/