- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has big political goals — and more cash to back them up
- Governor Abbott Presents Governor’s Medal Of Courage To West Freeway Church Of Christ Hero Jack Wilson
- Greg Abbott Seeks Federal Recovery Funds For Tornadoes That Struck Last Fall
- Judge halts Trump refugee order, jeopardizing Abbott move to block settlement in Texas, more
- Advocates have long tried to change judicial selection in Texas. Is Dan Patrick their newest obstacle?
- Round two of fight over online voter registration for Texas drivers reaches federal court
- Texas education officials weigh new rules to fast-track charter school expansion
- $30M still needed to make Palo Pinto, North Texas’ first state park in over 20 years, a reality
- $30M still needed to make Palo Pinto, North Texas’ first state park in over 20 years, a reality
- SB 22 Delivers Another Victory Against Planned Parenthood
- TAB Open Government Legislative Win Paying Dividends
- Ag. Commissioner Sid Miller Announces Public Hearing for State Hemp Program
- Commissioner Sid Miller Statement On Signing Of U.S.-China Trade Deal
- AG Paxton: Settlement with PayPal Charitable Giving Fund Ensures Donors Receive Necessary Information About Their Contributions
- Improving Our Understanding of Statewide Cemetery Preservation Efforts
- Abbott Extended The Disaster Declaration In January 2020 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey
- Abbott Appoints Perkins And Streusand To Texas Public Finance Authority
- Abbott Names Wong As Chair And Appoints Tegeler And Garza To Texas State Library And Archives Commission
- Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Five To Red River Boundary Commission
- Abbott Appoints Rep. Meyer And Commissioner Keller To Education Commission Of The States
- Abbott Designates Soward To Texas Violent Gang Task Force
- Abbott Appoints Garland And Galindo To Risk Management Board
- Governor Abbott Pardons Human Trafficking Survivor Robbie Ann Hamilton
- Gov. Abbott Orders Flags to Be Lowered to Half-Staff in Lubbock
- Texas to carry out nation’s first execution of 2020 for domestic violence slaying in Collin County
- TEA chief Morath rejects Snyder ISD realignment plan
- Todd Staples makes claims of man-made climate change – told you he was liberal
- Shaheen: As a Texas legislator, I’m determined to get rid of the STAAR test
- Representative Middleton elected new chairman of Texas House Freedom Caucus
- Beto is back: O’Rourke aims political star power toward flipping Texas House
- HD47: 5 Republicans vying for Democrat Rep. Goodwin’s seat in Central Texas
- HD28: Gary Gates responds to child abuse accusations, says Democrats are acting disgracefully VIDEO
- HD28: Dems accuses GOP candidate of violating campaign law with negative, false ad
- HD83: Wiccan, male living as female in Snyder, running for Texas’ HD83 in Dem Primary, Endorsed by pro-atheist FEF PAC
- HD138: Eligibility Dispute in House Primary Race Roils Harris County Republicans
- Texas Democratic Party announces massive voter registration program
- How Much Does it Cost to Win a Seat in the Texas House?
- Big money flowing into crucial Texas House races in Dallas County as GOP, Dems battle for control
- Rep. Martinez Fischer invests $350,000 in his PAC aimed at flipping Texas House seats
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- Federal/DC related to Texas
- TX25: Austin Democratic congressional candidate says she was assaulted by a Maoist
- TX11: State Senator Donna Campbell endorses Lacy in GOP primary
- TX13: Republican candidates to speak Wichita Falls Tea Party forum
- TX22: Once Solidly Republican, Congressional District Is Now A Toss-Up
- TX32: Genevieve Collins, Colin Allred lead in fundraising in critical congressional race
- Texas’ Tejano Democrats endorse Royce West for US Senate
- Democratic Candidates for U.S. Senate make their case in Lubbock
- Sen. Cruz Applauds U.S.-China Trade Agreement
- Sens. Cruz, Cotton, and Braun Urge DOJ Investigation of NIAC
- Census Bureau kicks off 2020 ad campaign amid fears about privacy and hacking
- Appeals court upholds 10-year sentence for former Texas congressman, Steve Stockman
- For First Time in 26 Years, All U.S. Metros Enjoyed Income Gains – and how do Dems spin this as bad?
- Following North Texas Tornados, Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Urge Trump Administration to Declare Federal Disaster
- Disproportionate Sentencing: Trump Administration Takes Local Gun Crimes Federal
- Trump official accused of ‘climate censorship’ in plans to drill on U.S. lands in Texas
- A Balanced Assessment of the U.S.- China Trade Deal
- Sens. Cruz, Cornyn on Nomination of Drew Tipton as U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
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- Impeachment/investigation/innuendo
- Democrats’ Impeachment Flip Flop: Then vs. Now VIDEO
- Sylvia Garcia, Houston congresswoman, tapped as impeachment manager, more – she always looks angry so it’s good for TV.
- Sen. Cruz Provides a Lookahead for Senate Impeachment Trial on Lone Star Politics
- Ted Cruz vows that House Democrats’ impeachment shenanigans ‘will not continue in the Senate’
- Sen. Cruz: In the Senate Trial, President Trump Will Be Acquitted VIDEO
- Susan Collins working with ‘small group’ of GOP senators to allow impeachment witnesses
- “Perplexed” Susan Collins on new Parnas material: If we’re only learning this now, it must mean House Dems rushed their process, no?
- New impeachment evidence: Lev Parnas, associate of Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, pressed for Ukraine investigation into Joe Biden – there is nothing illegal about any of this morons.
- Bolton willing to testify on Trump-Ukraine but Cornyn, Cruz resist as impeachment trial looms
- Report: Nancy Pelosi Jokes McConnell Might Have ‘Russian Connections’
- Pelosi spotted taking liberties with the Ukraine call transcript (did she get lessons from parody aficionado Adam Schiff?)
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- Presidential race / national politics
- With Its 228 Delegates And Super Tuesday Slot, Texas Looms In The Presidential Primary
- People are Leaving California and New York, and That Could Shake Up the Political Landscape
- Exodus from Blue States Continues–and Grows
- Trump to visit Austin for Farm Bureau’s annual convention
- Trump plans 14th trip to Texas, this time to tout trade deals in Austin at Farm Bureau confab
- Trump Campaign Names Kimberly Guilfoyle National Finance Chair of Trump Victory Finance Committee
- Aboard Bloomberg Bus: Droll Wit, Swag, Texas-Size Ambition
- Bloomberg announces plans to hire more than 100 Texas organizers by end of the month
- Bloomberg calls Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision on refugees outrageous, more
- Warren brands male rivals losers, refuses handshake as Sanders spat spills into Democrat debate
- CNN Aims to Sink Bernie Sanders in Favor of Documented Fabricator Elizabeth Warren
- Project Veritas Releases Second Video Featuring Violent Sanders Staffer, Confirms More People Like Him in Campaign
- Joaquin Castro – like his twin brother, Julián – endorses Elizabeth Warren for president
- About Warren’s Aunt Bee
- The Dog That Isn’t Barking Regarding Elizabeth Warren
- Elizabeth Warren Sad Debate Didn’t Focus on ‘Trans Women of Color’
- Congressman Colin Allred backs Joe Biden for president in front of Dallas visit
- Fact-checking the Democratic debate in Iowa – remember that these “fact” checkers often have trouble recognizing such themselves.
- Democrats spar on final debate stage before Iowa caucuses
- Democrats play it safe and other takeaways from final debate before Iowa and impeachment trial
- ‘Rigged’: Critics Cry Foul as CNN Debate Slants Against Bernie Sanders
- A Few Impressions From the Democrats’s Watermelon Debate Last Night
- Pro-Life Amicus Brief Reveals the Mendacity of the Pro-Choice Movement
- Colorado Judge Denies Confiscation Request Under Red Flag Law VIDEO
- Red Flag: Colorado mother files to have police officer’s gun confiscated under new law VIDEO
- Virginia governor to ban guns from Capitol grounds before gun rights rally
- No trend in hurricanes since 1970
- New Tsar: Entire Russian Government Resigns to Make Way for Putin Power Grab
- Kerry Suggests Iran Deserves Credit for Its Restraint In Response to Trump’s Decision To Take Out Soleimani
- Hey, Weren’t We Supposed to Be in World War III Right Now?
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- Border / immigration
- Federal judge blocks policy that allowed Gov. Greg Abbott to ban refugees in Texas
- Analysis: Texas Catholic bishops are critical, but in the pews, immigration views are split
- White House considers diverting billions more for border wall
- South Texas congressmen address reports Trump will divert $7.2B from military to border wall
- Border Patrol agents find 33 illegal immigrants inside trailer in Laredo
- Customs and Border Protection testify before House, attorneys call for ‘humane policies’
- Unresponsive Migrant Rescued from Texas Ranch near Border
- 4 Mexican soldiers drown in accident near Rio Grande
- Rep. Cuellar says gun battles still ‘brewing’ in Nuevo Laredo
- Two Police Officers Injured in Reynosa Cartel Ambush
- Missouri City couple files lawsuit against NFL star Trent Williams in brutal death of pet dog
- Second Baptist Church sues San Antonio over migrant child facility
- Wary but hopeful, former Army medic in San Antonio finally becomes a citizen
- Program offering legal help to asylum seekers stuck in Mexico launches in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez
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- Business
- New Record: Texas Oil and Gas Industry Paid $16.3 Billion in Taxes and State Royalties in 2019, Most in Texas History
- Texas oil and gas industry could see a major slowdown in 2020 – or not
- Report: ESPN to make CBS’ Tony Romo a historic offer to join its NFL coverage
- Astros’ Luhnow and Hinch hit with UNPRECEDENTED year ban after MLB finds Houston cheated during 2017 World Series run
- USAA wins another big verdict against Wells Fargo
- Nolanville manufacturer lays off workers amid storm damage dispute
- Feud erupts between companies behind San Antonio housing development
- FAA Seeks $3.9 Million Fine Against Southwest Airlines
- Abilene man trying to get his LEGO creation on store shelves
- Federal judge stays portion of Knox Co. Hospital lawsuit againsts BCBS, order parties to arbitration, more
- Lubbock Aero announces acquisition of Chaparral Jet Center
- As drought persists, Texas ranchers take stock
- The government blocked a Texan from distributing plans for 3D-printed guns. The blueprints could go back online soon.
- FlashParking Gets $60 Million Private Equity Boost
- By Decade’s End, Texas Will Face A Shortage Of 60,000 Nurses
- Cattle producers applaud signing of trade deal with China
- Lyft debuts new Austin driver center
- H-E-B’s digital outpost in Austin is changing the company
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- Weather related news
- NWS: 7 Tornadoes touched down in six East Texas counties
- NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Cherokee County from Friday’s storms
- Following North Texas Tornados, Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Urge Trump Administration to Declare Federal Disaster
- Greg Abbott Seeks Federal Recovery Funds For Tornadoes That Struck Last Fall
- Nolanville manufacturer lays off workers amid storm damage dispute
- Crews battled fire in Crockett County on Monday VIDEO
- Crews battle grass fire south of Wolfforth Wednesday afternoon
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- Crime & general news of Texas
- ‘Our boys are home’: Fallen first responders greeted upon return to Lubbock
- Candlelight Memorial for Fallen First Responders in Lubbock
- Injured Lubbock firefighter Matt Dawnson’s wife provides update
- Police reveal more mistakes made during response to deadly South Austin stabbing
- Brady police officer accused of pointing gun at car speeding through his neighborhood
- Man accused of punching Round Rock officer, grabbing gun
- Police officer, spectator shot at high school basketball game in Dallas Saturday
- Laredo woman arrested after alleged assault of co-worker inside restroom
- Homicide near Donna Lakes under investigation VIDEO
- US Marshals arrest murder suspect in Laredo
- LPD: Laredo mom arrested after son found crying alone in local store
- Judge opposes delay in retrial or release of Rosa Jimenez in baby death case
- Six arrested after stealing purses and a car from Walmart in San Marcos
- El Paso man accused of possessing thousands of images of child porn
- Northside ISD teacher on leave, accused of breaking special needs student’s fingers VIDEO
- San Antonio PD, Federal officers shoot, kill wanted felon on Southeast Side
- Friend: Denton woman kicked boyfriend out hours before she was shot and killed VIDEO
- ‘Our whole house shook’ | Loud boom rattles homes across Southeast Texas, but what was it? VIDEO
- Armed burglary suspect caught on video breaking into Liberty County home VIDEO
- Toddler found abandoned in park after thieves take running car; mom and boyfriend charged
- Man charged after 3 women kissed, fondled at Robinson store freed on bond
- School lockdown rumors reach ‘level of ridiculousness, Copperas Cove police chief says
- Throckmorton Collegiate ISD student, 13, accused of threatening to kill classmates
- One student dead, two people in custody after shooting at HISD’s Bellaire High School, Juvenile charged with manslaughter in Bellaire High shooting
- Tyler police release forensic sketch based on skeleton found in 2004
- Sentencing reset for Tyler woman who stole more than $100K from wedding venue
- Driver arrested in hit-and-run that left Central Texas man dead
- Four teens in custody in death of man gunned down in front of Kempner home
- New Mexico DUI Case Against El Paso Judge Dismissed
- ‘Ted Bundy in the making’: Naked cyclist convicted in 2017 brutal attacks sentenced to 50 years
- Coast Guard: Missing Texas Boater Not Missing After All
- Tire crashes through Houston restaurant window, almost hitting worker VIDEO
- Intoxicated driver charged with murder after unborn baby dies
- Car versus pedestrian collision leaves one woman dead in Wichita Falls
- Wichita Falls Police: 15-year-old threatens to shoot other teenager
- Affidavit: Suspect threatened girlfriend, lied to the police, kicked a puppy
- Odessa PD investigating a carjacking
- Odessa PD, FBI investigate bank robbery
- Man arrested three times in 26 days on allegations of crimes against ex-girlfriend
- Cash rewards offered for 7 wanted fugitives in Abilene
- Police: Suspect stealing from vehicles while parents drop kids off at Abilene daycare facilities
- Oilfield explosion claims the life of West Texas man on the job
- Slaton Man Found Not Guilty for Sexual Assault of a Minor
- Lubbock Man Allegedly Shoots Someone After Fight With Girlfriend
- Texas high court rules Dr. Dixon murder-for-hire conviction erroneously tossed out
- Texas gamer hears online teammate in UK having seizure, call police in England for help
- Pair survive violent crash that trapped driver in southwest Houston
- 1 fisherman killed, two missing after boat collision in Galveston
- Renowned Houston-area attorney Steven Rocket Rosen dies after battle with ALS
- Houston teen lights firework during Galena Park school dismissal, officials say
- Former Westwood High cheerleaders fighting ‘retaliatory’ policy
- Bastrop County looks to fix storm-damaged jail facility
- Killer nurse Genene Jones expected to change her not-guilty plea in deaths of five San Antonio children
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- Local government
- Bond Election Results Across the State
- The nastiness of Scurry County officials in trying to keep their massive tax increase.
- Scurry County leader are not truthful about consequences of rollback election passage
- TEA chief Morath rejects Snyder ISD realignment plan
- Big Spring City Council passes ordinance for Sanctuary City for the Unborn
- Two West Texas Cities Pass Ordinance Banning Abortions – Big Spring & Colorado City
- Three Texas towns vote in favor of “sanctuary cities for the unborn,” hoping to ban abortion
- Commissioners proclaim Clay County a 2nd Amendment sanctuary
- Nearly 50 Counties in Texas Have Passed Pro-Second Amendment Resolutions
- Mart: School board OKs complaint over police response to school threat VIDEO
- Judge: Chick-fil-A Lawsuit against San Antonio Can Continue
- Litigation Under ‘Save Chick-fil-A’ Law Proceeds Against City of San Antonio
- Second Baptist Church sues San Antonio over migrant child facility
- San Antonio homeless encampment returns two months after it was cleaned up
- San Antonio City Council takes up aide salaries amid concerns over low pay, allegations of labor law violations
- VIA Ridership Shows Downward Trend Despite Uptick on Higher-Frequency Routes
- SAWS Trustees Discuss New Options in Proposed Edwards Aquifer Funding
- Money for San Antonio aquifer protection would likely be cut under SAWS’ purview
- CPS Energy Pushes to Extend Energy Efficiency Program
- San Antonio: Deadline Looms as Pre-K 4 SA Reauthorization Awaits Election Date
- North East ISD upends class rank policy to reduce students’ stress – more catering to the wimps and destruction of society.
- Austin Considers Not Buying Marijuana Testing Equipment
- Austin: Rail likely option in 2020 transit bond
- Austin ISD board questions charter partnership for Ann Richards school
- Houston ISD takeover threat: Why is it happening and how would it work? VIDEO
- Invalid petition signatures may spell trouble in Smith County Democrat constable race
- 9 members of Gregg County Jail staff resign in wake of inmate escape; others suspended
- Bowie Council approves updating building codes
- Montague Co. commissioners approve clerk for treasurer’s office
- New fees coming to those at Lake Nocona VIDEO
- Wichita Falls ISD board discusses bond election preparations, property sale
- Long-time Wichita County auditor to retire VIDEO
- Embattled Wichita Co. Judge Gossom agrees to assist county court-at-law judges VIDEO
- Odessa addresses water complaints, problems on a daily basis
- Ector Co. commissioners table overtime issue
- Phone lines down at Crane Co. Sheriff’s Office
- Midland City Council approves tax abatement for hotel developer VIDEO
- Abilene Parks and Recreation holds feasibility study for the future of recreation centers
- Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams announces intent to seek reelection
- Abilene City Councilwoman Donna Albus throws her hat back into the ring – this is the woman who opposed audits of gov’t agencies because such might hurt the feelings of those who work there.
- Federal judge stays portion of Knox Co. Hospital lawsuit againsts BCBS, order parties to arbitration, more
- Bloomington ISD may fire financial director, months after superintendent resigned during sexual misconduct investigation
- Ridership Remains Low a Year Into TEXRail Transit Operations
- Conservative Leader Calls Grassroots to Help Reform Tarrant Appraisal District
- Granger’s Panther Island Still in Design Phase After 13 Years
- Plano Citizens Launch Review of Controversial Development Plan
- Manor School District Loses $2.3 Million After Falling for Phishing Scam
- North Texas water war reignites between granddaddy suburbs and boomtowns like Frisco
- Dallas mayor urges police chief to be more ambitious on crime reduction goals
- Bomb squad gives all-clear after threat at McDade school
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- Colleges & universities
- Questions swirl as Texas Southern University president placed on paid leave
- Texas Southern University’s president placed on administrative leave without explanation
- TSU board member speaks out against regents’ decision to place president on leave
- UT Reviewing Concerns About Professor Who Writes on Pederasty
- UT professor wins prestigious Wolf Prize in physics for work in ‘Twistronics’
- UT Permian Basin Partners with UTHealth to expand MBA Opportunities
- U.S. News & World Report recognizes Tech online business programs
- TTU Law Professor Creates Documentary As A Learning Tool For Students
- Texas Tech To Officially Open Nutrition & Metabolic Health Initiative’s New Home
- TTU’s Online Dietetics Master’s Program Ranked By Intelligent.com
- TTU Office Of International Affairs And Graduate School’s Global Bridge Program Establishes First Partner Institution
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- Military
- El Paso: Family of Marine who died in Afghanistan receives mortgage free home
- Wary but hopeful, former Army medic in San Antonio finally becomes a citizen
Pratt’s post for 1/15/2020
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