- Pratt: Recording shows Speaker Bonnen to be a liar in member targeting flap
- What Now? I recorded the meeting with Speaker Bonnen because of his history.
- “I was shocked”: Two GOP lawmakers describe recording of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen
- ‘Vomiting of the mouth.’ GOP House members describe secret recording of House Speaker Bonnen
- ‘Bonnen and Burrows are done’: GOP lawmakers react to Bonnen meeting
- Was Bonnen’s offer to Empower Texans a sign of arrogance?
- Analysis: Empower Texans allegations spark a crisis for House Speaker Dennis Bonnen
- House speaker was accused of plotting against fellow Republicans. Here’s what we know.
- House Speaker Bonnen aims to dispel flap over alleged GOP hit list – note that even though this was updated at 10:36pm Wednesday night, the headline still says “alleged” hit list.
- What is Empower Texans? A look at the group that’s roiling the Texas House – beware descriptions from hostile liberals in the press
- State Rep. John Zerwas to join UT System as executive vice chancellor – see why legislators tried to block reform at UT and other big schools? It’s lucrative post-office jobs program.
- State Rep. James Frank to speak in Wichita Falls Tonight
- Top Ten Texas Donors for 2020
- Democrat Austin Judge Gisela Triana running for Texas Supreme Court
- Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas
- DMN: Go north, Texas state troopers, because you don’t really belong in South Dallas; City Council member wants Texas DPS troopers out of South Dallas – the same old story: High crime minority neighborhoods don’t want cops to fix it. ‘The only issue is the direction’: South Dallas residents complain about state troopers’ tactics
- Fired TABC officers plan to sue the agency
- Harris County agreed to reform bail practices that keep poor people in jail. Will it influence other Texas counties?
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- Sen. Cruz Votes Against Budget Agreement
- Budget That Alarmed Conservatives Passes Senate
- U.S. Senate confirms Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Brown to the federal bench
- TX11: Conaway gets choked up announcing he will not seek 9th term VIDEO
- Public reacts to Congressman Mike Conaway’s retirement
- Vexed With Minority Status and Rancor, GOP Lawmakers Retire – that may be true for some but it is not true for all. People do retire for standard reasons.
- Sen. Cruz Applauds Confirmation of Kelly Craft as Ambassador to the United Nations
- President’s Texas Pick as Intelligence Chief Faces Questions About His Résumé
- Congress Considers Bill Targeting Hospital Consolidation
- How Is the Tariff Working Out for the U.S. Steel Industry?
- IPI Joins Coalition Letter in Support of FCC Actions on 621 of the Cable Act
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- Texas political press predictable; Beto’s non-stumble; Conaway’s service
- Julián Castro spars with Democratic front-runner Joe Biden during party’s second presidential debate – he triples down on open borders saying he would decriminalize crossing outside the legal process and put all who do on the “pathway to citizenship.”
- Castro’s call to decriminalize border crossings sets tone for Democrats, and fuels GOP attacks
- In Second Democratic Debate, Julián Castro Maintained His Focus On Immigration AUDIO
- Julián Castro spars with Democratic front-runner Joe Biden during party’s second presidential debate
- Like others on stage, Castro aims at Joe Biden in 2020 Democratic debate
- Tulsi Gabbard really did a number on Kamala Harris
- Fact-checking the Democratic presidential candidates at their 2nd debate
- Texans’ Donations To Democratic Presidential Candidates Top $6 Million
- A conversation with Democrat Primary U.S. Senate candidate Chris Bell AUDIO
- United Nations Singles Out Israel for Violating ‘Women’s Rights’ – a perfect example of the uselessness and corruption of the UN.
- Ex-Google engineer says he was fired for his conservative views
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- Three Charged in Alleged Scheme to Smuggle Migrant Boy to Texas
- Graphic Photos Show Bodies of 9 Migrants Found on Texas Ranches in July — 80 Miles from Border
- Mexican Border State Newspaper Self-Censors After Molotov Cocktail Attack
- Body of Tortured Mexican Journalist Found in Car’s Trunk
- Mexico Police Kill Migrant Accused of Shooting at Them
- Texas Hispanic business owners to national leaders: Stop playing politics at border – it is a “political” issue
- Protesters in Lubbock pressure TX19’s Arrington to support changes in border policy
- Graham forces Senate Judiciary Committee vote on asylum bill
- Modified Immigration Resolution Passed by Harris County After Legal Concerns Raised
- Doctors urge probe of child migrant deaths, warn “poor conditions” at border increase risk of spreading flu – the encourage them to stay home.
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- TEXAS ’CUE-NOMICS: Tried and True, Texas BBQ Comes of Age
- Dallas Fed: Austin economy continues strong expansion
- Austin chipmaker Cirrus Logic swings to profit in most recent quarter
- Economist: Austin housing market still on record pace
- Apache posts $360M loss after Permian slowdown
- Concho joint venture to boost water recycling in Permian Basin
- Texas Pacific Land Trust settles heated proxy fight, lawsuit
- Oxy earnings dip 25%, Anadarko megadeal likely to close in August
- Analyst: Almost 1,000 more salt water disposal wells needed by 2030
- AAA Texas: August Kicks Off with Falling Gas Prices
- Lawsuit: Brennan’s of Houston waiter alleges drunk supervisor ‘grabbed genitals’, sues restaurant
- Texas Lawyers Behind Three Billion-Dollar-Plus Deals
- For the first time, Rackspace is subleasing space at its HQ
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- Ex-Harris co. Deputy Says He Feared Attack Before Shooting Unarmed Man
- Seagraves PD announces officer cleared of wrongdoing in Garcia shooting incident
- Matagorda Co. Deputy Sheriff Charged With Cyberstalking Massachusetts Girl
- Texas Man Gets 20 Years for Handicap Parking Space Killing
- San Antonio Repeat Bank Robber Gets 15 Years, Held up 2 Banks 3 Times
- Texas Trucker Acquitted in Crash That Killed Man, Young Daughter
- West Texas authorities searching for Midland County fugitive
- Gaines Co. Grand Jury charges man with attempted murder of police officer
- 44 indicted by Taylor County grand jury
- Big Spring: Wednesday morning accident sends one to Lubbock hospital
- Lubbock County Sheriff searching for Mexican National wanted for sexual assault, indecency with a child
- Crying baby found walking alone in Sharpstown street
- Crosby man fights back against racist comments by landlady, organizes ‘Revving Out Racism’ event
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- Harris County Sues Day After Exxon Mobil Plant Blast and Fire, more – ridiculous. See my commentary: California-style anti-industry policy infiltrating Texas cities
- Modified Immigration Resolution Passed by Harris County After Legal Concerns Raised
- Criminal probe underway into alleged El Paso police inappropriate dumping
- Yselate ISD Chief Suspended After Head-Butting Incident, Ysleta ISD board member claims Socorro ISD board members were drinking before Whataburger scuffle VIDEO
- City of Austin, property owners still looking for middle ground over Shoal Creek fix
- Austin eyes a city corporation to fight homelessness VIDEO – a solution to nothing!
- First ever City of Archer City Municipal Court Jury Trial rescheduled
- Water pressure issues continue in Burkburnett VIDEO
- FOI doesn’t explain Green’s Ector County Hospital District’s Medical Center Hospital
- Big Bend counties welcome ‘Text-to-9-1-1’ service
- Abilene ends plastic and glass recycling, could paper and cardboard be next? VIDEO
- Hamlin hospital closes; clinic, EMS continue services
- Former Tulia ISD superintendent now serving as interim superintendent for Hart
- Brownfield ISD issues raises to all employees
- Lubbock ISD combating teacher shortage with partnering programs
- Lubbock Power & Light rates to decrease for second time this summer
- San Antonio’s “Green New Deal” Comes Under Fire at Forum Event
- City Council member wants Texas DPS troopers out of South Dallas – the same old story: High crime minority neighborhoods don’t want cops to fix it.
- ‘The only issue is the direction’: South Dallas residents complain about state troopers’ tactics
- Scooter scrutiny: Dallas police ramp up enforcement on riders
- Dallas sick leave ordinance challenged in federal court
- A rule requiring paid sick leave for workers takes effect Thursday in Dallas. Activists are watching.
- Woman who alleged rape by Harrison County deputy files suit
- Harlandale ISD residents get a chance to give their views on TEA investigation
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- State Rep. John Zerwas to join UT System as executive vice chancellor – see why legislators tried to block reform at UT and other big schools? It’s lucrative post-office jobs program.
- TTU summer enrollment sees increases from previous year
- MSU Texas continues to address food insecurity – stupid, distractive Leftism
- Christian Health Service Corps attracts ACU alumni to serve as medical missionaries
- ACU 2019 Summit will explore ‘Sorrow, Hope and Joy’ from the Psalms
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- Army should remove Ft. Hood’s Confederate namesake for a legendary Hispanic soldier, group says
Pratt’s post for 8/1/2019
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