- Most Texas voters have heard nothing or little of the scandal that sunk House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, UT/TT Poll says – exactly what I’ve explained over and over, most voters simply are unaware of even big things in state government even though such affects their lives more than most federal actions.
- Two longtime buddies of House Speaker Dennis Bonnen discuss the rise and fall of their pal – Sullivan’s response at the end is right. We discussed Tommy Merritt often on the show, the well-known “caucus of one” and purely a RINO.
- Empower Texans helped topple House Speaker Dennis Bonnen. Did it further the conservative movement? – not the point. Did Bonnen’s actions further the GOP?
- As Bonnen era concludes, GOP power players begin to assess strategy for protecting Texas House majority
- Tilove: Unlike Trump, Bonnen was only a ‘demigogue’
- If there is an interim speaker, Rep. Raymond hopes they will not be seeking reelection to the chamber
- Committed to matching the first $100K, TMF launches new PAC aimed at electing more Democrats to Texas House
- Austin’s homeless problem is out of control, and Gov. Abbott is right to act
- Abbott’s blitzkrieg on Austin homeless begins Monday – from the Left
- TSCRA Legislative Roundup: The last gatherings of the year and 3 new bills
- Governor Abbott Appoints Evans To Fifth Court of Appeals
- Court filings say Houston-area appeals court judge serves while suffering from Alzheimer’s
- Alamo Plaza ‘war zone’ to be gone by Thanksgiving
- Our ineffective public education model is anachronistic
- Deer Hunting Season Kicks Off in Texas
- TWPD reminds hunters about proper deer carcass disposal
- State Bar of Texas recent disciplinary actions
- SD19: Democrat state Rep. Gutierrez to announce second run to challenge Pete Florez
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- Federal/DC related to Texas
- Top HHS official to run FDA on temporary basis while Trump readies nomination of Texas cancer doctor
- Pelosi: Trump’s USMCA “easiest trade deal that we’ve ever done,” but … we’re kinda busy, or something
- Sen. Cruz in The Hill: Mark Zuckerberg is right, Jack Dorsey is wrong
- More than 2,000 people sign letter opposing Ted Cruz on Dallas transgender custody case – so the Left got a bunch of signatures.
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- Impeachment/investigation/innuendo
- Texas voters evenly split on impeachment of Donald Trump, UT/TT Poll finds, more
- How the Texas congressional delegation voted on impeachment
- Impeachment vote splits Central Texans on party lines
- Tyler’s Gohmert on Impeachment: Dems ‘Coup’ Will ‘Push This Country to a Civil War’ VIDEO, Leftists react.
- Official Testifies He Was ‘Not Concerned That Anything Illegal Was Discussed’ On Ukraine Call
- Goodwin: A tragedy for the nation – and democracy
- Zimmerman: House Democrats vote to move forward on impeachment effort – good comments from readers too.
- Former CIA Acting Director on Impeachment Inquiry: ‘Thank God for the Deep State’
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- Presidential race / national politics
- Beto O’Rourke drops presidential bid
- Beto O’Rourke Quits 2020 Race
- Beto O’Rourke plans Iowa push as deadline to qualify for next debate nears
- O’Rourke berated by Newtown woman: ‘You’re here to hijack this town!’
- Julián Castro raises $800,000 in 10-day span to stay in presidential race
- Texas Democrats in the U.S. House split on presidential nominee
- Elizabeth Warren: Amnesty for Illegal Aliens Will Pay for ‘Medicare for All’
- Warren: How does $20.5 trillion in new spending for Medicare for All — plus amnesty for illegals — sound?
- Just Admit There Will Be Premiums in Medicare for All and Get It Over With
- Biden slidin’: ‘Frontrunner’ tumbles to fourth in NYT/Siena Iowa poll
- Buttigieg’s Pandering to Women on Abortion Misses the Mark
- History tells us one year ahead of a presidential election, it’s anybody’s game
- Pollak: Real Purpose of Impeachment Is to Make Up for Weak Democratic Field
- Trump, Lifelong New Yorker, Declares Himself a Resident of Florida – good for him!
- Trump Fires Up Religious Critics With Job for Televangelist
- A Billionaire Explains Why We Need Socialism
- AG William Barr Delivers One of the Best Religious Freedom Speeches in Modern Memory
- Gun Grabbers Misleading Us
- D.C. Council holds hearing on making go-go music the official sound of the city
- The ABA Shoots Itself in the Foot
- NY Times: Airing National Anthem on TV Can Trigger People Because of ‘Political Overtones’
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- Border / immigration
- ICE transfers detainees out of West Texas facility after water shortage in Sierra Blanca
- Elizabeth Warren: Amnesty for Illegal Aliens Will Pay for ‘Medicare for All’
- As New Migrant Shelter Prepares To Open In Matamoros, Concerns Of Safety And Access To Aid Grow
- Border Wall, Impeachment Battle Imperil Budget Progress
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- Business
- US economy defies threats with a solid job gain for October
- Rig count takes another dive, detail
- The evolution of ‘man camps’ — from tents to basketball courts and swimming pools
- Oil posts first monthly gain since July despite rising supplies
- Cheniere Energy posts $318 million loss amid higher expenses
- Shell warns of weak economic outlook despite bumper profit
- Marathon Petroleum announces leadership changes, plans to spin off Speedway gas stations
- Exxon Mobil Profit Falls 49% as Oil and Gas Prices Decline
- Keystone pipeline shutdown on Wednesday raises costs for U.S. Gulf refiners
- Wind spending shifts to maintenance/operations as federal tax credits expire
- Next year will be tipping point for wind in Texas
- Boy Scouts to boost annual youth fees by more than 80% – I guess going homosexual and non-male isn’t paying the bills these days!
- Austin-area homebuilding sets records in third quarter
- Update on Starship Mk1 assembly in Texas
- Five nursing homes in San Antonio flagged for instances of abuse, neglect
- Cedar Fair decides not to buy Schlitterbahn’s Kansas City park
- Four Texas Cities Among Best Warm Winter Holiday Destinations
- Orchid company could plant roots in Montague Co.
- Midland County alcohol sales dip just shy of $5 million
- Walmart adds beer and wine to curbside grocery pickup
- Odessa’s Medical Center Hospital regains Level II Trauma rank
- Southwest Airlines Announces New Non-Stop Service from Lubbock to Houston Hobby
- Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Grand Opening Of New Uber Hub In Dallas
- Despite Trade War, Austin’s Cirrus Logic Sees ‘Good Progress in China’
- El Real owner responds to no-pay allegations, promises workers will be compensated
- After $400 Million Fine For Energy Industry Manipulation, JPMorgan Buys El Paso Electric Utility AUDIO
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- Crime & general news of Texas
- AG Paxton’s Child Exploitation Unit Arrests Five Predators For Child Pornography
- San Antonio teen pleads guilty to gruesome killing of mom, whose throat was cut after she was beaten with bats
- Mexican National in East Texas Gets 30 Years for Kidnapping, Rape
- Judge again rules convicted child killer Genene Jones can’t get Bible, documents back
- View All Photos Wichita Falls’ five most wanted criminals as of November 1, 2019 1 hour ago
- 2 Indicted in Fatal Shooting of 9-Year-Old Dallas Girl
- Overnight shooting in south San Angelo leaves four injured
- Fire destroys home near Sweetwater
- Separate fires displace 2 Clyde families
- Abilene man sentenced to 30 years for robbing 10 victims during poker game
- Rash of utility trailer thefts reported in Abilene
- Crash in Lubbock Involves Airplane-Like Vehicle, more
- Pregnant Teenager Injured in Downtown Lubbock Shooting
- Woman caught in Lubbock with meth, faces possible life in prison
- Former Lubbck Coronado HS art teacher sentenced to 50 months for enticement of a minor
- Sheriff: Houston-area toddler shot, transported to hospital
- Police foil armored truck heist in southwest Houston, suspect shot by officers, Houston SWAT deploy tear gas, armored vehicle in standoff against man in Third Ward
- Man dies after girlfriend stabs him in neck in Tomball area
- Suspects lead deputies on 120-mile, high-speed chase across Harris County, constable’s office says
- Katy ISD launches investigation after video surfaces of girl attacked on school bus
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- Local government
- New jail chief hired after troubles at Bexar County jail
- City Grants 2 Manufacturers Millions in Incentives to Bring New Jobs to San Antonio
- Houston-to-Dallas High-Speed Rail Project May Hold Lessons for San Antonio
- “They’re just pushing us away”: Austin residents talk about homeless life as Gov. Abbott’s deadline to move approaches – let them ALL stay in the Texas Tribune offices and in the homes of employees, feed ‘em too.
- Austin’s homeless problem is out of control, and Gov. Abbott is right to act
- Abbott’s blitzkrieg on Austin homeless begins Monday – from the Left
- Austin: Twitter war over homeless bums has a human cost
- Wichita Falls taxpayer subsidized hotel plans move forward, more
- Midland mayoral candidate posts leaked executive session documents online VIDEO – way to go Jenny!
- Last Minute Money in the Midland Mayoral Race
- Howard County placed under 90 day burn ban
- Lubbock-Cooper Superintendent Keith Bryant nominated for National Superintendent of the Year – as arrogant and anti-taxpayer a local official as you’ll encounter.
- Grapevine ISD teacher claims his firing was due to his homosexuality
- Why Are Keller Teachers Asking for Supplies?
- Controversy Grows Over Midland School Bond
- Harlingen Citizen Continues Fighting City’s Tax Hike In Court
- Houston wins 14-year lawsuit over revenue cap
- Records show Houston intern spent $35,000 on trips, including to Berlin and Manila
- Big Money Spent in the Houston Mayoral Race
- Judge denies City of Dallas’ motion to transfer paid sick leave case to Dallas federal court
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- Colleges & universities
- UT’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity shut down following hazing allegations
- Lubbock Christian University to announce seven-figure donation
Pratt’s post for 11/1/2019
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