Pratt on Texas

No news postings for 1/29&30/2015 – show is on the road.

Broadcasting from historic Santa Fe (don't worry it was in the Republic of Texas boundaries) as I'm speaking at a conference of fine agribusiness folk from across the cotton belt. … [Read More...]

Political and other Texas news for 1/28/2015

----Texas Legislature / government / issues ----- Governor Abbott Calls On State Agencies To Reform Contracting Process Abbott: State Agencies Must Make Contracting … [Read More...]

Local government and public school news for 1/28/2015

TEA’s Williams: ‘We could get to the point where we’re like California’ Gustine ISD students forced to expose underwear for inspection VIDEO Houston ISD considers a … [Read More...]

Borderland & immigration issues 1/28/2015

Darling concerned about McCaul’s southbound inspections provision Another House Immigration Bill, More Boob Bait for Bubba Illegal Alien Sent To Prison For Assaulting … [Read More...]

Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities 1/28/2015

Texas Prepaid Tuition Program Enrollment Deadline Approaches Tuition control - state schools show massive increase over decade National Democrats, criticizing Rick Perry, … [Read More...]

Lubbock-area news for 1/28/2015

Several Lubbock city council members carry firearms with CHL - dumb not to carry if licensed. Councilman asks for public input on Villa De Norte VIDEO Mudslide View: … [Read More...]

Abilene-area news for 1/28/2015

Abilene city councilmen seek re-election Hail Damage Repairs for Taylor County Sheriff Dept. Continues Abilene Fire and Police to Participate in Active Shooter Training … [Read More...]

Wichita Falls-area news for 1/28/2015

Filing to run for Wichita Falls city council opens Wichita Falls ISD Wants Your Opinion On Bond Proposal - really? Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce Previews 2015 … [Read More...]

Political and other Texas news for 1/27/2015

----Texas Legislature / government / issues ----- Dan Patrick: No ‘small ball on tax relief’ Cutting Taxes And Reforming Budgets Lt. Gov. Patrick says tax cuts are … [Read More...]

Local government and public school news for 1/27/2015

Former Permian High School Teacher to Appear in Court Next Month On Improper Relationship Charge Abilene PD and Abilene ISD meet behind closed doors, no action taken … [Read More...]

Borderland & immigration issues 1/27/2015

Darby on McCaul’s Border Security Claim: ‘He’s Dead Wrong’ House may delay border security bill until mid-February Snowstorm puts a freeze on border bill Border & … [Read More...]

Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities 1/27/2015

Judge Rules Against State in Hazlewood Case on Veteran Tuition Judge decides on UH veterans tuition benefits Funding Concerns Surround Veterans Tuition Program VIDEO … [Read More...]