- —-Texas Legislature / government / issues —–
- Gov. Greg Abbott to lead Texas delegation on Mexico trip to improve relations
- Gov. Greg Abbott will present posthumous medal of honor for ‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle
- Racing commission votes to keep historical racing, risks own funding – Wow! More government out of control!!!
- Defying Pressure, Regulators Uphold Historical Racing
- Pratt: Not all as it seems in anti-Paxton poll AUDIO
- Despite poll, GOP officials say Paxton should not resign
- Attorney General Paxton Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court in Support of Religious Liberties
- Gov. Abbott Withholding Records With Paxton’s Blessing
- Inefficiency dogs Texas schools as classes resume
- 4-year, $37 million program to reduce child obesity a failure – of course it did.
- Analysis: Election Managers Partying Like It’s 2012
- Search for windstorm board members ongoing, hurricane season peak approaches
- Straus says no to tolls on 281
- Houston lawmaker cites racial disparities in DPS stops – where is the evidence that all races and ethnicities violate the law at the same rate? That is a required factor to make a disparity argument.
- Alamo library dispute heats up – George P. Bush: The big government anti-private sector Land Commissioner.
- AG: The Dangers of Synthetic Marijuana
- Texas to Crack Down on Synthetic Marijuana VIDEO
- Execution stayed for Nicaragua native claiming ineffective counsel
- Pricier health plans more popular off ACA exchanges – and yet the “pricier” plans are a worse deal than less expensive coverage I have now but is going away due to the ACA!
- —- Texas campaigns / elections / other political —–
- SD1: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick endorses Rep. Bryan Hughes for election VIDEO
- SD1: Lt. Gov. Patrick Endorses Hughes in Open Senate Seat
- Houston’s Top Politicians Dodge Accountability
- Harris County 2016 Republican primary starts – or not!
- Log Cabin Republicans endorse in City of Houston election
- DA Susan Hawk needs to level with Dallas County voters about 3-week absence
- It’s unclear if Dallas DA Susan Hawk’s back at work after 3-week absence
- John Wiley Price on DA Susan Hawk’s absence: ‘This is not ‘Where’s Waldo?”
- Facebook apologizes for ‘error’ that banned reports on illegals taking jobs from Americans
- Free speech battles are worth fighting
- ——- 2016 Race for the White House ——–
- Senator Ted Cruz to Answer Breitbart Readers’ Questions… Submit Now
- In SC, Cruz, Carson, Walker Fight to Stand Out Among GOP
- Pro-Cruz super PAC: Americans are sick of Clinton’s scandals and pantsuits
- Jeb’s Salutary Nod to Federalism – so Bush supports this Leftwing “free” college crap!!!
- Jeb Bush: Dreamers Deserve a Path to Citizenship
- Jeb Bush Talks Border Security
- Elected officials: Bush understands importance of Mexico
- Jeb Bush denounces Trump immigration plan on visit to Texas border
- Trump: What would the man-of-action’s actions be?
- Clown Genius
- Then and now: 5 ways Trump has changed his views on key issues
- Trump: I Would Support Women in Combat Roles
- ‘Bimbo’: Donald Trump Reignites Megyn Kelly Feud, Mocks Jeb
- Gallup: Donald Trump at -51 Favorability with Hispanics, Nearly 2/3rds View Negatively
- Reuters: Trump’s Massive Crowds Turning into Legion of Volunteers – echo Ross Perot
- Wilhelm: By comparison, Clinton’s murky world makes Trump look admirable
- Walker: Cancel Chinese President’s Visit to U.S.
- Scott Walker’s Fade
- Rand Paul and the Kentucky GOP: Bribery or Blackmail?
- —————Texas-News-In-DC——————
- Neugebauer Noncommittal on Reelection Bid, Talks Iranian Nuclear Agreement, Republican Angst AUDIO
- —————Business & Economy—————-
- Dallas-area home prices jump 8.2% in June, ranking No. 3 among big cities, says Case-Shiller
- Company to Explore Building First Coastal Bend Desalination Plant VIDEO
- China and Texas closely tied, in oil and beyond
- Oil companies cheaper to buy than assets after rout, Exxon partner says
- Linn Energy CFO steps down
- Chinese economic downturn could hurt U.S. agriculture
- Texas crop, weather: Hot, still cloudy days result in farm pond fish kills
- Darden Restaurants exec to head communications at American Airlines
- Love Field traffic is up a lot, D/FW Airport traffic a little since Wright amendment went away
- Salary required to buy a house in Houston jumps 5 percent
- —————-Statewide general——————-
- State, defense clash over ex-CPRIT official’s acts
- Jurors acquit former Texas CPRIT official of deception
- Former Webb County Utilities Director Johnny Amaya Found Not Guilty
- Edinburg police officers reinstated after fatal shooting involving mentally ill man
- Williamson Co. Court-at-Law Judge Gets Prison for Illegal Arms Trading
- Twin Peaks Biker to Media: No Intent to Engage in Organized Crime
- Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Florida
- Progressive Media Mocks Texas Seniors Peacefully Protesting Arabic Immersion School Opening VIDEO
- San Antonio Top-Cop Suicide and Two Others Linked to Ashley Madison Hack
- 2-Million Dollar Bond Set For Man Suspected Of Killing Two Women With Truck VIDEO
- Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating Two-Year Old to Death
- Amber Alert Canceled for Two Missing Corpus Christi Children VIDEO
- Texas Woman Busted with 100 Pounds of Meth Hidden in Candy and Sodas – I’m curious as to what was the probable cause that justified a search and testing of the products? Are we subject to search for carrying things like this to a party and not signaling a lane change?
- Dog leads elderly Dallas man home after attack VIDEO
- Ashley Madison users in Texas, 5 other states sue cheating website
- “All Clear” Given at Odessa Store Following Bomb Threat
- Pecos Postmaster Accused of Racial Discrimination
- Texas couple rushes marriage vows to beat the stork
- Report: Last man to leave funeral home where woman’s body was stolen was ‘obsessed’ with victim
- Despite poll, GOP officials say Paxton should not resign
- South Texas doctor accused of filing claims for dead patients faces new charges
- Authorities raid home of Valluco gang members after alleged kidnapping
Political and other Texas news for 8/25/2015
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