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A 58-page report released Tuesday by The Eyes of Texas Historical Committee concluded the University of Texas’ alma mater song contains “no racist intent,” though it includes historical ties to minstrel shows and includes lyrics inspired by a former university president’s admiration for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
University of Texas president Jay Hartzell and Dr. Richard Reddick, associate dean for equity, community engagement and outreach in the College of Education, took part in a 35-minute Zoom question-and-answer with reporters from around the state. Here’s a sampling of their answers about the song.
Sports columnist Mike Finger’s take? “The situation is no different now, after the release of the committee’s report, than it was last fall.” Read his latest column for a look at what happens next.
Gov. Greg Abbott visited the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday and accused the Biden administration of inviting a wave of new migrant crossings and causing a health and security crisis in Texas.
“It is clear they are completely unprepared for what…
