A former University of Texas at Austin police chief filed a lawsuit alleging she was fired because of her gender as part of a coordinated purge of female employees from the campus police department, claiming sex discrimination, retaliation and financial harm, and seeking damages, policy changes and a jury trial.
A former University of Houston student has filed a $10 million hazing lawsuit in Harris County against UH and a campus fraternity, alleging severe physical and psychological injuries from pledge activities. The complaint claims violations of anti-hazing laws, negligence, and failures in supervision and enforcement of university policies. The plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages and requests a jury trial. The case remains pending in state district court, with no trial date yet set and no formal responses filed by the defendants in the public record at this time.
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority received a $46 million federal grant to replace its decades-old maintenance facility in Texas, adding safer workspaces, modern equipment and stronger hurricane-response capabilities to support public transit operations in the Corpus Christi region.
Former actress-model Ellen Adarna responded to a supporter’s question about handling a toxic relationship by sharing 10 practical tips in a social media post. She advised the follower to recognize toxic behavior, set boundaries, seek support, consider professional help, and evaluate whether to stay or leave the relationship. Adarna delivered the guidance in a video response as part of her ongoing interaction with followers who ask her about relationships and personal well-being.
Theatre Group Asia announced that Filipino-American “Wicked” actress Lissa de Guzman will join the cast of “A Chorus Line” for its Manila run scheduled next year. The company confirmed that the production will feature a licensed staging of the musical, with full casting, venue details, and ticket information to be released at a later date. Rehearsals and technical preparations will take place in Manila before opening, with organizers planning media promotions and safety measures for the engagement.
Philippine gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo finished eighth in the men’s all-around final at the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships, scoring 78.731 points among 24 finalists. His Top 10 placement came in a strong field of junior gymnasts from various countries, marking a notable result for the Philippines’ junior gymnastics program on the world stage.
The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) of Texas Region 1–Dallas–Fort Worth hosted an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp on November 15, 2025, at its Dallas conference facility.
Consul Von Ryan Pangwi, KR, represented the Philippine Consulate General as guest speaker at the Knights of Rizal Texas Area Command’s Commanders’ Ball on Nov. 16.
Texas lawmakers are holding hearings on the growing use of artificial intelligence for mental health support, examining safety, privacy, and oversight needs. An interim committee is gathering testimony from experts, companies, and mental health professionals on how AI tools respond to users in crisis, handle sensitive data, and influence decisions about seeking licensed care. The panel will use the findings to recommend possible regulations, disclosure rules, and standards for AI mental health products operating in Texas.
The NBA announced that more than 60 million viewers in the United States watched nationally televised games on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video and ESPN during the first month of the 2024-2025 regular season, marking the league’s highest opening-month total in 15 years, excluding the 2011-2012 season that began on Christmas Day.