- AG Paxton Joins 18 -State Coalition Urging SCOTUS to Overturn the Shutdown of a Job-Producing Pipeline
- Texas oil and gas regulator sued over flaring decision
- Texas Drivers Face Longest Delays on Houston, Austin Freeways
- Abbott Appoints Nine To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
- Texas Hemp Plan Outline Sent To USDA (12/10/2019)
- Federal law on foster care, CPS offers Texas big chances to help abused kids — or lose federal aid
- Stop Radical Sex Ed in Texas, Join a SBOE Workgroup
- Is Texas trying to blow the 2020 census? Let’s hope not for everyone’s sake
- After a dreary six months, Texas Republicans try to regroup
- Democrats, blame yourselves for “sanctuary” resolutions
- GOP revolt against party chair in Bexar County includes lawsuit threat – This should not be a issue because the state should stop strong-arming local parties into conducting “joint” primaries. There is nothing “joint” about the elections, they are elections of private organizations heavily regulated by government. It is like forcing Ford and Chevrolet to sell pickups from the same small show room.
- Abbott “Proud” to Endorse Pro-Abortion Sarah Davis; “She’s not really a Republican,” Abbott said of Davis in 2018.
- 2020 Is Shaping Up To Be A Competitive Primary Season In Texas
- Optimism abounds for Texas Democrats in 2020, but campaign staffers are sparse
- HD60: State Rep. Mike Lang opts against reelection for second time – let us down
- HD96: Rep. Bill Zedler Will Not Run for Reelection to the Texas House
- Zedler to Leave Legislature; announcement comes after Mansfield Mayor David Cook filed for the position yesterday in a last-minute, filing-day surprise
- Herman: The field is set for a potentially super Tuesday in Texas
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- Federal/DC related to Texas
- Field set to vie for Cornyn’s Senate seat as filing deadline passes
- With Beto O’Rourke out of the picture, Democrats in Texas can look for a champion against Sen. John Cornyn
- Texas congressional primaries play out against backdrop of impeachment – really? Wow, that is news…
- Leftist Houston police chief slams Cruz, Cornyn over gun measure, more
- Houston Police Chief Politicizes Officer’s Death to Criticize Cornyn, Cruz
- TX2: Former O’Rourke adviser announces for Congress, picks up his endorsement
- TX11: Field of Candidates Finalized for West Texas Congressional Seat
- TX13: Ex-White House doctor allegedly known as ‘Candyman’ is running for Congress in Texas – more smears from WaPo.
- TX13: McInturff withdraws from 13th Congressional District race
- Tentative agreement on USMCA trade deal reached between Democrats, White House
- Secretary Perdue Statement on USMCA Agreement
- To relief of Texas business leaders, Congress reaches deal on new North American trade agreement
- Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Reintroduce the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act
- Final NDAA 2020 Includes Sens. Cruz, Shaheen Bill to Stop Russia’s Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
- Sen. Cruz: Passing Workforce Development Legislation Would Be the Most Significant Federal Civil Rights Victory of Modern Times
- Sen. Cruz Participates in Education Freedom Roundtable at the White House VIDEO
- Farming Like It’s 1699
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- Impeachment/investigation/innuendo
- House Democrats Unveil Two Articles of Impeachment Against Trump
- Adam Schiff: Congress Must Impeach Trump to Stop Him in 2020
- Impeachment fight flares at House Judiciary hearing: ‘You weren’t elected by anybody’
- Peter Navarro: Impeachment Will Cost Nancy Pelosi the Speakership
- Some moderate Dems now pushing censure instead of impeachment
- Wasserman Schultz on Impeachment: Trump Will ‘Cower in a Corner’ Due to His Guilt VIDEO
- Joe Biden Pledges to Not Comply with Senate Subpoena in Impeachment Trial
- U.S. Rep. Al Green tried for two years to impeach Donald Trump. Is that hurting Democrats now?
- Louie Gohmert’s 2018 Ukraine trip draws fire amid impeachment inquiry
- Obama administration’s abuse of power much worse than Watergate
- FBI misled judges on Christopher Steele’s truth record
- FBI warrant application to spy on Carter Page was fraught with errors: IG report
- Former CIA Operative Calls Out John Brennan: ‘I Will Attend Your Trial and Sentencing. That Day Is Coming’
- ACLU: The FBI’s FISA warrant on Carter Page was ‘alarming from a civil liberties perspective’
- Why Does This Impeachment Not Feel Like a Defeat for Trump?
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- Presidential race / national politics
- Poll: Michael Bloomberg Deeply Unpopular After Entering 2020 Race
- Tulsi Gabbard Sticks It to DNC, Refuses to Attend December Debate
- Biden Contradicts Top Adviser, Claims Was Never Warned About Burisma
- Democrat voters in Democrat poll choose Hillary!
- Opinion: Why the ‘wokest’ candidates are the weakest – typical Left: Blame the blacks and browns – Dems are the real party bigotry and racism.
- Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam: Register Your AR-15 with Government or Hand It Over
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- Border / immigration
- Immigrant Advocates Sue US Over Yanked Detention Hotline
- CBP officers seize over 100 pounds of methamphetamine
- Mexico’s Former Top Law Enforcement Official Took Millions from Drug Cartel, Say U.S. Feds
- Mexico wants the extradition of Genaro Garcia Luna, the Architect of Mexico’s drug war,indicted in U.S. for International Cocaine Distribution
- Mexican government creates safe zone for asylum seekers
- Mexico’s Top Ex-Security Chief Charged in US in Drug Conspiracy
- Chinese Illegal Aliens Found Hiding in Appliances at US Crossing
- As Border Apprehensions Continue to Decline, Drug Seizures Are Escalating
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- Business
- Exxon Mobil Prevails in Lawsuit Over Climate Regulations
- US Oil Executives Jailed in Venezuela Given House Arrest
- Largest industrial hemp processing facility in the U.S. coming to Lubbock Co.
- Dallas Stars fire coach for ‘unprofessional conduct’
- Austin-based Unicorn Rides scooter company goes bankrupt
- Bobby Cox Of Pheasant Ridge Winery Discusses Christmas Wine AUDIO
- Despite Company Turmoil, WeWork on Pace for August San Antonio Launch
- Texas Tree Farmers Want To Give Your Family That ‘Traditional’ Christmas Experience
- COTA sells amphitheater naming rights to insurance company
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- Crime & general news of Texas
- New Braunfels Police Lieutenant facing child porn charges
- Bullet possibly penetrated slain Houston police officer’s vest, HPD says
- Bexar County deputy arrested, but District Attorney’s Office rejects charge of domestic violence
- Boyfriend apologized for ‘shoving’ Trinity University cheerleader weeks before her death
- Airman convicted in child sex case dies in jail in San Antonio
- Names of 2 killed in head-on collision near Round Rock released
- Woman gets 35 years in connection to 2014 killing in Round Rock
- Pilot Killed When Small Cargo Plane Crashes North of Victoria
- Jury Acquits Texas Man of Pot Charges in Nebraska
- Burkburnett man arrested for OK dispensary burglary VIDEO
- All-clear given following Borger gas leak
- Earthquake Near Balmorhea Last Night
- Man wanted in connection to shooting of Early teen, another suspect in custody
- Austin man rear ends vehicle, proceeds to pull out gun after learning driver only speaks Spanish
- Police: Fourth body found in Edinburg homicide investigation
- Big Spring ISD releases statement on Monday’s bomb threat situation
- Post man caught with sexual images of prepubescent girls, court records say
- DPS identifies body found dead along highway near Lubbock as missing California man
- No injuries reported after truck shop fire in Floydada
- Houston man shoots self in head while showing off gun with girlfriend, police say – Darwin Award nominee
- Houston-area law enforcement arrest hundreds, seize weapons during ‘Operation Triple Beam’
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- Local government
- Some Texas counties behind schedule on mandatory election security assessments
- Midland ISD Bond Update
- Commissioners adopt resolution declaring Brown County as Second Amendment sanctuary
- Democrats, blame yourselves for “sanctuary” resolutions
- Houston Police Chief Politicizes Officer’s Death to Criticize Cornyn, Cruz
- Potter County CPS court seeking security officer volunteers
- Amarillo ISD to partner with AC, Texas Tech for 2 + 1 teacher certification program
- Long-time Ector County District Attorney announces he won’t seek re-election
- Midland City Council votes in favor of building downtown 4-star hotel
- Aerial fireworks banned in Taylor County for Christmas, New Year
- Taylor Co. commissioners hold public hearing on possible demolition of old Taylor County Jail
- Taylor Co. commissioners taking bids to demo old jail
- Burn ban issued in Nolan County
- Sewer line collapses polluting Concho River in downtown San Angelo
- McAllen officials suddenly tack on parking fee to convention center’s FRIO! event
- Hale Co commissioners grant extension for Halfway Water Supply project
- Lubbock County Medical Examiner provides new updates
- Austin City Council is the Grinch Who Stole Everyone’s Money
- Austin council steps away from second motel to house homeless
- San Antonio’s Fire Union Defends One-Year Wage, Health Care Proposal
- Nirenberg, SAWS Officials: Water Utility Will Take on Aquifer Protection
- SAWS Rates Should Prioritize Water for the People, Not Profit
- San Antonio ISD Asks State to Approve New Classes in User Experience, Court Reporting
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- Colleges & universities
- Alamo Colleges Sells Southtown Property to San Antonio River Authority
- Officials: Camera equipment led to shutdown at ACC Round Rock
- MSU Texas marketing students demo real life campaigns VIDEO
- ACU names senior VP for marketing and strategic communications
- Texas Tech Wins Stock Horse Of Texas Collegiate World Championship
- Product Developed From Research At Texas Tech Could Revolutionize Pig Breeding
- Texas Tech PD discusses 2 campus assaults, efforts to identify suspects
- Texas Tech Police reiterate resources after sexual assault, attempted assault
- TTU fall commencement ceremonies set for Dec. 13, 14
- While California burns, researchers at Texas A&M offer technology that could save the state
- University of North Texas is opening a cafeteria without milk, eggs, wheat and more. It’s free of most food allergens.
Pratt’s post for 12/10/2019
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