Pratt’s post for 10/21/2019

Texas House Republican Caucus Condemns GOP Speaker – could have called for resignation or commitment not to seek re-election.
House GOP Condemns Bonnen’s Language, Falls Short of Demanding Resignation
Bonnen offered resolution calling for his own resignation
Pressure grows for Bonnen to resign
Analysis: Dennis Bonnen’s long goodbye
Weekend was no fun for Bonnen
GOP lawmakers in Texas House rebuke Speaker Bonnen over ‘offensive’ conduct
Bonnen survival gambit puts Republican members in the firing line with primary voters, exactly what they hoped to avoid in choosing him – exactly right and why I said the caucus was weak, adding to its problems
Rep. Allison says GOP caucus statement on Bonnen and Burrows is insufficient
Rep. Stucky says he no longer supports Dennis Bonnen as Speaker
3^rd Court of Appeals puts a stay on Austin judge’s order in Democrat lawsuit against Michael Quinn Sullivan demanding documents
Everything you need to know about the 10 state props on the November ballot
What’s on the November ballot in Texas? An income tax ban, school funding, service dogs and more
Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Departure – Whitley
Media gets it wrong, again [on Whitley]
Will Governor Abbott defy President Trump?
AG Paxton: Four Lead State Attorneys General Release Statement on Opioid Settlement News
Army Corps Proposes New Hurricane Protection Plan for Texas
Half of traffic deaths in Texas come from energy-producing areas including the Permian Basin
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather Across Texas
Foster care plaintiffs ask judge to sanction Texas, citing blown deadlines, ‘shocking’ revelations
HD100: DMN endorses Democrat James Armstrong III in special election
HD28: Special Election for Rep. Zerwas’ Vacated Seat Draws National Attention
Study: Austin media members donate to Democrats frequently, not to Republicans at all
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TX13: Race begins to take shape to replace Thornberry
TX11: San Angelo councilman, lawyer announces bid for Congress – can’t find a mention of political party in the story or on his website, must be a Dem..
TX11: Brandon Batch touts ties to Odessa, Midland
Congressional candidate, pro-abortion Wendy Davis weds in San Antonio
23 House Republicans Have Yet to Back Movement to Censure Adam Schiff – McCaul, Taylor and Thornberry from Texas.
Bristling at impeachment threat, Trump repeats false claim that Texan Al Green pushed it as Plan B – B.S. Green said it.
Another Ambassador Steps Forward in Trump Impeachment Probe
Trump Orders Worthy Improvements in Medicare
SCOTUS: Justices Call for Test Case on VoIP Regulation Void
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Castro says he’ll drop out if he can’t raise $800,000 by end of month – go away already, please.
We’re at the Point Where Campaign Expenses Could Call Julian Castro Home . . .
Sanders’, Warren’s Medicare for All Not As It Seems
Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie gloat a stone’s throw away from lost Amazon jobs site
Is Mayor Pete’s actual campaign director … the world’s least popular billionaire?
Jake Tapper to Buttigieg: Why aren’t Democrats standing up for Tulsi Gabbard?
Gabbard: Stand up to the “corrupt elite” Hillary machine
Tulsi Gabbard fires back against Hillary’s Russia claims! Romney gives new interview to attack Trump
Warren to Israel: Revert back to two-state solution — or else “everything is on the table”
Donald Trump Jr.: A Potent Voice for Father’s Campaign
Gun control has emerged as top issue in 2020 Democrat campaign
UK Terror Serves as a Warning to United States: Protect The 2nd Amendment!
Gunning for Kill Counts: El Paso and the Rise of Avatar Shooters
A Warning Over ‘Free’ Healthcare From Utopia of Canada
‘She’s not fooling anyone.’ Ilhan Omar’s ‘double life’ has officially been found OUT and holy moly this broad is bad news
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Two Almost Drowned Illegal Aliens Rescued from Rio Grande
5-Time Deportee Gets 10 Years for Illegal Re-Entry
55 Pounds of Meth, Cocaine, Heroin Seized in Failed Texas Border Crossing
U.S. Border Patrol agents seize $850,000 worth of meth near El Paso
Mexican Border State Musician Beheaded by Boyfriend’s Drug Rivals
Ortiz: Mexican President AMLO Proves Impotent Against Paramilitary Drug Cartels
I set up the U.S. refugee resettlement program that Trump is attacking – boo hoo
Showers And Clean Water Revitalize Migrants Enduring Heat And Illness In Border Camps
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Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Grand Opening Of New Sterling Manufacturing Facility In Lufkin
Austin’s El Arroyo trolls New York Yankees with sign about Houston Astros winning ALCS
Peanut harvest underway on the South Plains
Lubbock’s most visible dump is finally getting cleaned up – by private sector
Exxon Trial Probes How Oil Giant Accounts for Climate Change
Unlikely Alliance Fighting Pipeline in Texas Hill Country
‘Southwest Dairy Days’ to introduce cutting-edge technology in 10th annual celebration
Apartments are rising in Austin, but few are for the working class
Even With Flaring, Natural Gas Storage Is Rising AUDIO
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EF-3 tornado strikes North Dallas late Sunday, two other tornadoes confirmed across area
Tornado Rips Through Dallas Area, Thousands Left Without Power
Two tornadoes confirmed in North Texas
Photos show heavy tornado devastation in N. Texas
Residents in Garland Neighborhood Survey Damage VIDEO
Dallas County Storm Damage Declared Local Disaster
Aerial footage shows storm damage from Dallas to Sachse VIDEO
Video Your Videos: Dallas Tornado Illuminated by Lightning VIDEO
Video Raw: Tornado Rips Dallas Home Depot to Pieces VIDEO
Overnight Storms Cause Road Closures, Damage Across North TX
Video Major Damage at Dallas Apartment Complex After Tornado
Dallas Stars Tyler Seguin’s house destroyed in tornado
Baby girl born in Rowlett laundry room during Sunday night’s tornado
‘Bro! We’re in the tornado!’ Man records scary video from inside Dallas-area twister VIDEO
Tornado Slams Dallas; 4 Killed in Arkansas, Oklahoma
How to help the North Texas tornado victims
2 Dallas ISD Schools Likely a ‘Total Loss’ After Sunday Storms
NBC-owned Dallas affiliate KXAS did not interrupt Cowboy’s game even while tornado was ripping through area – disgusting
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Texan Pleads Guilty in Scheme Involving Ex-Oklahoma Chief
Dallas Police Arrest 16-Year-Old September Slaying of Teen
Texas Girl Dies After Massive Aluminum Piece Falls From Flatbed
1 dead, 3 injured in north Fort Worth car accident, MedStar says
Dallas: Man shoots woman, then shoots, kills himself, police say
Rhode Island Hookah Lounge Stabbing Suspect Caught in Texas
Service Canceled for Woman Shot by Fort Worth Policeman
Wichita Falls man and woman get probation for child abuse
WFPD: Man assaults wife with a half-empty beer can
Man gets evicted, goes back to apartment, gets arrested
One injured in early morning shooting in Wichita Falls
85-year-old Midland woman dies in crash near Lamesa
Candy laced with THC seized by police in Edinburg
Health department employee helps police catch suspect in Brownwood
Wildfire in Merkel
Trial of grandmother, aunt of Baby King Jay recalled until father’s trial is decided
Abilene pastor says ‘Forgive me, I’m sorry’ after criticized e-mail on child sex arrest
Abilene mom accused of sexting teen boy pleads guilty
Lubbock Man Arrested After Firing Gun at Local Home
1 arrested, 1 suspect wanted for stabbing in Central Lubbock
Pregnant woman killed in Lamesa shooting
Man arrested “in connection” to Andre Emmett murder in Dallas
DPS Seeks Information in 1981 Cold Case from Ector County
Train derailment in northeast Houston closes road
Atascocita man shoots, kills self as Harris County deputies respond to report of assault
Fugitive jumps in Buffalo Bayou after escaping Houston jail
Man charged in kidnapping, pointing a gun at child’s head
Man dead in apparent homicide in south Houston
Dallas Jury Grants Mother Sole Custody of Purported Transgender Child
Gunfire erupts as teens party in vacant house; 3 taken to Killeen-area hospitals
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City of Austin Gives Rent Subsidies to Theaters, Gay Club, Music Venues
Possible changes to Burkburnett smoking ordinance VIDEO
4A vote could help bring more skilled workers to Wichita Co. – “could?”
Lubbock City Council Set to Vote on New Police Chief
Lubbock’s most visible dump is finally getting cleaned up – by private sector
PIERS discusses WFISD two high school plan
Midland homeowners against $40 million apartment complex that will pay $0 in tax
Abilene Fire Department to test City of Abilene’s nearly 3,300 fire hydrants
Abilene leaders sign downtown hotel agreement
Downtown Abilene development: a retrospective
Plainview ISD to launch anti-bullying app
Plainview ISD School Board approves purchase of district laptops for employees – spend, spend, spend.
School Officials: Some Districts Having Trouble Spending New Money
Bridges to Nowhere: Visiting Panther Island
Houston Mayor Race, UH poll: Turner 43, Buzbee 23, King 8
Houston City Council Candidates Make Flood Control A Priority
As San Antonio Water System prepares to raise water rates again, Elmendorf feels squeezed
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MSU’s Torchlight Parade and Bonfire tradition continues
TSTC students travel to record-breaking industry job fair on Waco campus
Villarreal receives HPU’s Dr. José Rivas Distinguished Service Award
Homecoming King, Queen Crowned During Texas Tech Vs. Iowa State Game
Texas Tech takes third place in financial planning challenge
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Vietnam War veteran — who flew helicopters in combat — looking forward to honor flight
Guardians of Freedom Air Show This Weekend At Sheppard AFB
North Texans honor Vietnam veteran with his final welcome home

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