- Patrick defies the NRA, Democratic presidential hopefuls descend on Houston, and the gun laws that might have applied to Texas shootings – he’s not defying the NRA but his own intellect.
- Sen. Cruz get is right while Lt. Gov. Patrick goes brain-off on gun control
- Future Mass Shootings Unlikely to be Prevented by Texas Gun Control Proposals, Data Shows
- Dan Patrick Is a Sworn Enemy of Gun Control, So Why Is He Proposing Background Checks Now?
- House Committee on Redistricting to Begin Interim Field Hearings
- HD107: Samuel Smith, West Point graduate, launches bid for state house – seat is currently held by Democrat liberal Victoria Neave
- Texas Republicans sound alarm about rapidly evolving state
- Strong at home: Brazoria County GOP rejects resolution condemning Speaker Bonnen
- State’s tighter deadline to review subdivision plans vexes local governments
- Utility vehicles now included in Texas’ Move Over/Slow Down law
- Texans texting behind the wheel: what’s the answer when wrong is not enough?
- How a decade of voting rights fights led to fewer redistricting safeguards for Texas voters of color – protections? There is nothing stopping or hindering minorities from voting just as everyone else does.
- Percentage of Texans without health insurance grows — again – but you promised Obamacare would solve for all without insurance and it’s still in-force!
- Controversy over human remains at Alamo heats up; Mission descendants file federal lawsuit in San Antonio
- These dams needed replacing 15 years ago. Now Texas will drain four lakes instead — causing other problems.
- Harris County GOP thinks it can come back in 2020
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- State Senator Pat Fallon Will Explore Challenging John Cornyn for U.S. Senate
- Sen. Fallon announces possible run for U.S. Senate
- State Sen. Fallon ‘exploring’ run for U.S. senator
- Poll shows tight race for Democrats vying for Texas U.S. Senate seat
- Three Democrats seeking to oust McCaul back Trump impeachment inquiry – advertising they are radical Leftists isn’t a way to win such a district.
- FEC lacking quorum with Austinite waiting in the wings – our friend Trey Trainor still not confirmed by the GOP-run Senate. Disgusting.
- Rep. Mac Thornberry (TX13) talks guns, defense and whether to run again VIDEO
- Democrats Press Trump to Intervene With GOP on Gun Bill
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- Texans running for the White House cross paths in Houston this week
- Joe Biden leading nationally with Latino voters; Beto O’Rourke No. 1 for Texas Latinos, poll shows
- In gun confiscation showdown, it’s Beto vs. Chip
- Beto O’Rourke Campaign Claims Breitbart Reporter Ejected to Protect Black Students
- Beto O’Rourke names Texas staff for presidential campaign
- Beto O’Rourke will get his shot at Joe Biden in Houston debate
- Elizabeth Warren will host town hall in Austin on Tuesday
- Joe Biden picks up new Texas endorsements in advance of Houston debate
- Victoria Neave is latest North Texas leader to back Joe Biden over Beto O’Rourke
- Herman: Annoy your Trump-hating friends with these questions
- Liberals haunted by social media tactics they use against the right
- Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Praising Ambassador Bolton’s Leadership as National Security Advisor
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- Alien Apprehensions at Border Drop 30 Percent in August — Still Up 35 Percent over Aug. 2018
- Democrats Will Try to Block Trump’s Border Wall Maneuver
- Gulf Cartel Commander Behind Highway Attacks Dies in Shootout with Cops
- Illegal Alien Charged for Alleged Sex with Cow Arrested Again in Texas
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- Texas manufacturing sees ‘sizeable’ summer boost despite trade uncertainty
- He paid $1.50 an acre for barren Texas land now worth $7B
- Austin’s famed El Patio is coming back, just weeks after closing – yeah!
- USAA Real Estate wants OCI Solar Power out of San Antonio headquarters, lawsuit alleges
- Southern Baptist Convention claims no control over local churches. But new rules, lawsuit may test that argument – there is no control, it’s all voluntary and bottom-up, very different from others
- Big Tech Faces a New Set of Foes: Nearly All 50 US States
- Looking to Hire 30,000, Amazon Plans Nationwide Job Fairs
- Southwest Still Negotiating Compensation From Boeing
- Texas man sues American Airlines, claims racial discrimination, Kicked off a Plane so a Dog Can Fly in First Class?
- Midland firm repeats on list of fast-growing companies
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- Texas Inmate Set to Be Executed for Killing Woman in 2010
- Travis County inmate dies at hospital after being found unresponsive in cell
- Austin PD lieutenant in Williamson County jail, accused of sexual assault of a child
- Former DPS trooper’s arrest on evidence-tampering leads to case dismissals
- Houston Reports 3 Teens Treated for Vape-Related Lung Issues
- Detectives execute warrants in NY for McLennan Co. human trafficking case VIDEO
- Lockhart teacher/coach arrested after admitting to relationship with a student
- Round Rock police find missing elderly man’s body near his home
- City of Archer City Boil Water Rescind Notice September 10, 2019
- Woman arrested for attempted Burkburnett ATM robbery
- Big Spring police investigating aggravated robbery at DK convenience store
- Sweetwater schools placed on lockout due to shooting threat
- Threat made against Anson ISD was not credible
- Owner of Cadillac Ranch offering $1K reward for information on burned Cadillac
- Police: Abilene man threatens to kill woman in her sleep
- Cartwheeling man unable to avoid arrest
- Call by father helps avert possible Midland-Odessa copycat shooting In Fort Worth
- Neighbors discuss ATF raid in North Lubbock neighborhood
- Plainview police looking for suspect who beat, robbed elderly handicapped man
- Third rabies case reported in Lubbock prompts safety precautions
- Lubbock Police Arrest 2 Escapees from the Juvenile Justice Center
- Lubbock man sentenced to 15+ years for possessing meth, firearms
- Man arrested for using counterfeit money at Lubbock hotel
- Man convicted of North Texas murder cites fetal alcohol disorder to avoid execution
- Hit-and-run driver kills 1, injures another in southwest Houston, police say
- Shootout in south Houston neighborhood leaves 2 injured
- Hundreds arrested during DWI crackdown in Montgomery County
- Worker in critical condition after flash fire chars Channelview business
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- What some call a “stunt” was consequential for Lubbock taxpayers
- ‘Unnecessary political stunt’ delays Lubbock County vote on tax rate
- Conservative County Commissioners Break Quorum to Block Tax Increase
- Lubbock County Commissioners Fight Property Tax Increase by Skipping Meetings
- Two Lubbock County commissioners skip meeting to ensure effective rate is implemented
- Board delays decision on La Vernia superintendent accused of repeated sexual harassment
- San Antonio draws lawsuit under Texas’ new ‘Save Chick-fil-A’ law
- Bexar County officials push gun control
- San Antonio Fire Department to Form Task Force on Hoarding
- Austin ISD to use funds saved from school closures for ‘cultural proficiency training’ – more evidence of the complete mess that is public ed.
- State’s tighter deadline to review subdivision plans vexes local governments
- Galveston County officials quarrel over IRS fine
- Family of contractor who suffocated cleaning ABIA grease trap plans to sue City of Austin
- Family of 7-year-old girl files federal civil rights lawsuit against Round Rock ISD
- Texas Education Agency could nullify Wichita Falls ISD Tax Ratification Election
- Wichita Falls city council weighs two tax-rate options at hearing – basically they are looking at a very big tax increase.
- City of Odessa looks to pass tax increase
- City Council: Stanton PD is here to stay, despite rumors
- Midland County employees to receive pay raise
- Brown Co: Hill pleased with sheriff’s office’s gains in new budget
- Abilene city council looks to fund $28.3 million in projects
- Harris DA’s office hit with rare fine for delay in releasing evidence
- Man sues Leander police over alleged false report from officer with a grudge
- Fort Worth mayor Betsy Price joins bipartisan group of mayors calling for universal background checks on gun purchases
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- Here are the best colleges in Texas according to U.S. News & World Report
- Austin Community College to hike tax to an average of $373 per home
- Clear bag policy change to MSU Football games
- UTPB student sworn in as voter registrar after gaining citizenship
- TSTC program designs the future
- HPU’s new first family feels right at home
- ACU gets high marks in latest US News & World Report rankings VIDEO
- New travel option set for Tech employees
- TTU Transportation & Parking Services launches employee shuttle service
- TTU’s new graduate degree program aimed at energy industry education
- TTUHSC School of Medicine launches middle school to medical school program
- University of Houston dormitory floods, students evacuate Cougar Village 2 in middle of the night
- Houston Texans and Rice University team up for course on how to run an NFL franchise
Pratt’s post for 9/10/2019
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