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UT Dallas protesters appear before Collin County judge
MCKINNEY – A Collin County magistrate judge presided over bail hearings Thursday for protesters arrested at a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Texas at Dallas.21 people spent the night in the Collin County Jail charged with criminal trespass, a class B misdemeanor. It is not clear how many of them are students or otherwise affiliated with the school.Supporters of the protesters were gathered outside the jail, some of whom stayed all night.The encampment went up early Wednesday morning. Organizers said they received a letter from the administration telling them that while they were allowed to peacefully protest, they would not be allowed to have an encampment.After protesters refused to leave, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies moved in, dismantling the encampment and arresting people.This is a developing story and will be updated.Editor's note: A previous version of this story said 19 people were arrested at the encampment. The post was updated to reflect new information from the Collin County Sheriff's Office.
Texas student loses valedictorian position after ‘miscalculation’
(NewsNation) — High school graduation for many students is a major milestone — but one Texas senior is so heartbroken about hers, she’s decided not even to attend. Maya Veliz, a student at Blue Ridge High School, was told she would be class valedictorian in March. Two weeks ago, Veliz’s principal told her because of a miscalculation in her credits, she is now ranked third in her class.
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