- Texas temporarily extends expired driver’s licenses, ID cards during coronavirus outbreak
- Hemp Licensing Is Now Open in Texas
- Governor Abbott Appoints Mack To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
- Craddick: State leaders keeping an eye on falling oil prices
- Texas GOP looking to Plan B for state convention
- Warning: Liberals Seek to Abuse COVID19 Crisis to weaken election security
- 7th Court of Appeals, Place 4: New election granted after judge’s seat omitted from 2 counties, more
- HD47 GOP runoff: A Conversation with Jennifer Fleck VIDEO
- Latino voters in Texas are the sleeping giant that is beginning to stir
- Tighter gun control would reduce gun deaths – typical use of faulty data on one side and dismissing data on the other. The student is simply repeating very common items you’ll find everywhere (all repeats) from the gun control movement.
- Former Californians organize to keep Texans from ruining the Lone Star State
- Coronavirus could boost digital ads as politicians grapple with reaching voters during crisis – can’t wait for the impersonators and the response to that
- TX7: Can Republicans use energy politics to sink a pro-fracking, anti-Green New Deal Houston Democrat in 2020?
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- Coronavirus related
- CDC Recommends Canceling, Postponing Gatherings of over 50 People
- US tells older people to stay home, all ages to avoid crowds of more than 10 people
- Expect rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in Texas, Abbott warns – and especially when more testing is available.
- A Closer Look at What Gov. Abbott’s Disaster Declaration and President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration Mean for Texas
- Coronavirus updates in Texas: State issues rules for day cares; officials report at least 69 cases in state
- Governor Abbott Fast-Tracks Licensing For Out-Of-State Medical Professionals
- Governor Abbott Waives Certain State Trucking Regulations To Expedite Delivery Of Resources Around Texas
- Governor Abbott Waives Laws To Allow Trucks From Alcohol Industry To Deliver Grocery Supplies
- Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements
- Texas Governor Cancels Standardized Test Requirement
- Many Texas schools could be closed through academic year due to coronavirus
- Governor Abbott Waives Regulations To Ensure Students In Work-Study Programs Receive Critical Funding During School Closures
- Watch Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s press conference on coronavirus updates VIDEO
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts bulletin on COVID-19
- Public tours canceled at Texas Capitol in response to coronavirus
- AG Paxton Warns Texans of Scammers Taking Advantage of Coronavirus Emergency
- AG Paxton Warns of Price Gouging as Texans Prepare to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
- More than 80% of Texas nursing homes cited recently for infection control problems
- No, blood donors don’t get automatic coronavirus test
- Austin Latest Texas City to Ban Large Gatherings Amid Virus
- Hour 2 guest: Mark McKenzie, Ph.D.
- UT President Fenves tests negative for coronavirus
- Dr. Anthony Fauci At Coronavirus Briefing: ‘We Will See More Suffering And Death’
- Coronavirus vs. the Flu: The Difference Between a 1% and 0.1% Fatality Rate Is Huge – yes but the trend is for that 1% number to fall greatly, it was 3.1 or 3.4% from WHO about 10 days ago. The sample bias is huge because few have been tested and of those who have, it is mostly the very sick.
- Illinois mayor signs executive order granting power to ban sale of guns and alcohol while addressing coronavirus – keep watch on all of your local officials, many are eager to act with power or gain power in ways that do little to help.
- Outlaws and Legends postponed, tickets will be honored at next year’s event
- Travelers stuck in long lines at DFW due to CDC questionnaire and enhanced screening, airport says
- Lubbock one of largest cities to have no confirmed COVID-19 cases
- City of Lubbock to consider disaster declaration, limits on public and private gatherings
- Lubbock: Joyland Amusement Park to Remain Open Despite Threat of COVID-19
- Ed Hubbard with thoughts on the current coronavirus pandemic
- Anthony Fauci urges coronavirus ‘national shutdown’
- Exaggerating coronavirus doomsday scenario ignores other tragedies
- The economic harm from the reaction is a greater harm than the virus – exactly – this is a very good read, similar to what I have been pointing out.
- As we close our church because of COVID-19, we are left asking what sort of congregation we are – personally I don’t think you are true believers when you close to corporate worship – a very personal belief, you think as you wish.
- At Fort Worth church where the pastor has coronavirus, “thanks be to God” for Facebook Live – it looks to be part of the trend to have even less awe in our corporate worship. God does want us to bring our best to worship.
- Surrendering Freedom Is Not the Cure for Coronavirus
- San Antonio doctor has contracted coronavirus, University Health System says
- UT-Austin researcher explains lab’s key role in coronavirus vaccine development
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- Federal/DC related to Texas
- Rep. Chip Roy votes against coronavirus relief package
- Six Texas Republicans oppose coronavirus relief deal that sailed through House; Chip Roy called it ‘welfare’ – they were quite right to oppose at this point, the bill is loaded with wasteful spending that has little to do with the outbreak.
- Texas’ Louie Gohmert paralyzes House on coronavirus bill, demanding time to review ‘technical’ fixes, more – go Louie! Only an idiot (or gun control backer) thinks passing a bill cures us of the virus. It needs to be done right.
- House Coronavirus Bill Imposes New Federal Sick Leave Mandate on Small Businesses, Cost Remains Unknown
- To Combat Coronavirus, Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Urge FEMA, SBA to Coordinate with State, Local Officials
- Texas Sen. John Cornyn criticized as he enjoys a beer, urges public ‘don’t panic’ amid coronavirus fears – if he were smoking a joint the media-Left would cheer.
- Primary precinct analysis: Everyone did something in the Dem Senate primary
- The Catch-22 for America’s Leaders
- Adam Schiff intervened in FISA reform to preserve FBI power
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- Presidential race / national politics
- Auto Worker Cursed by Biden Stands Tall, Says ‘He Did This to Himself’
- Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders Had Different Purposes in Last Night’s Debate and Sanders May Have Come off Better
- Fact-checking the Sanders-Biden debate – “fact-checking” by biased and ignorant folk.
- Joe Biden Commits to Picking Woman as Vice President VIDEO
- Biden vows to pick woman VP in debate with Sanders dominated by coronavirus crisis
- Joe Biden Promises to Nominate Black Woman to Supreme Court for ‘Representation’ VIDEO
- Biden: Illegal Aliens with Coronavirus Will Not Be Deported from U.S.
- Biden: Single-Payer ‘Is Not Working in Italy Right Now’
- Tuesday’s Primaries Offer Chance for Biden to Reach Latinos
- Fact Check: Biden Claims Trump Tax Cuts Left U.S. Unable to Afford Coronavirus Economic Rescue – False
- Bernie Sanders on Coronavirus: First Thing, ‘Shut This President Up Right Now’
- AOC Backed Away from Sanders Campaign after Joe Rogan Endorsement
- Coronavirus Could End Trump’s Presidency
- Lawyers for Hillary Clinton Ask Appeals Court to Overturn Order for Her Deposition
- Andrew Gillum Withdraws From Public Life, Enters Rehab, a Required Step Ahead of a Senate Run
- Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Retweets David Hogg’s Suggestion to F*** a National Day of Prayer
- Canada Psychiatrists: Refusing Euthanasia for Mentally Ill Is ‘Discrimination’
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- Border / immigration
- 15 Miles of New Border Walls Slated for Construction in Texas, more VIDEO
- $1.4 Million in Cocaine, Methamphetamine Seized at Texas Border Crossings in 24 Hours
- Mexico Asks People to Limit International Travel After 41st Coronavirus Case
- Fact Check: Claim that Mexico Considering Coronavirus Border Restrictions on U.S.
- US: Immigrants Can Seek Coronavirus Care Without Fear
- Biden: Illegal Aliens with Coronavirus Will Not Be Deported from U.S.
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- Business
- COVID-19 could spell death for several San Antonio restaurants – this is exactly what has me so angry about the panic, encouraged by some gov’t and most all media, it is possible the economic effect hurt far more than the virus.
- US Airlines Seek Billions in Aid as Outbreak Cripples Travel – any aid is coming right out of taxpayers’ pockets.
- Hilcorp to Keep Finances Private Amid Alaska Oil Assets Deal
- SpaceX’s Manned Dragon mission targeted for May
- Increased oil patch activity can magnify legal issues
- Weatherford returns to profitability after leaving bankruptcy
- EOG Resources cuts budget as oil prices continue to fall
- TXOGA president expects bumpy road as oil markets balance
- Basic Energy acquires well services business from NexTier
- Fight between landlord in Wichtia Falls and Worforce Solutions continues
- Texas High Court: Bed & Breakfast Not Liable for Spider Bite
- Internet Providers Prepare for Spike in Residential Use as Workers Stay Home – yes and I’m not happy about what it will do to my work.
- Health Crisis Hits Home at USAA; Company Donates $1M to Relief Effort
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- Crime & general news of Texas
- Border Patrol Agent Stops Knife Attack in Midland Sam’s Club, Midland Sam’s Club stabbing case has been turned over to the FBI, Suspect admitted to trying to kill family at Midland Sam’s Club, affidavit says
- Another former East Hidalgo correctional officer jailed on bribery charges
- Police Say 3 Found Fatally Shot in Killeen Apartment
- Tornado Tears Through Pecos RV Park; 1 Injured
- Andrews PD asking for video footage after shots fired into home
- Odessa woman arrested after asking man to murder her boyfriend
- Texoma’s Most Wanted Fugitives of the Week
- Snyder man honored for lifetime achievements in aviation VIDEO
- Multiple traffic incidents on I-20 between Clyde and Baird lead to road closures, injuries
- 19-year-old Shot Dead in South Austin Drive-By Shooting
- 3 killed in 30 minutes in hit-and-run collisions across Houston area
- Robbery at Houston taco truck caught on camera, search on VIDEO – look how cool these bastards think they are. An armed citizen killing both of them on video would have been quite nice.
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- Local government
- Odessa mayor, Ector County judge drafting disaster declaration
- City of Lubbock to consider disaster declaration, limits on public and private gatherings
- Some activities curtailed at Wichita County Courthouse
- Dallas County cancels all jury trials through May 8
- Dallas County Judge Jenkins: How I came to the decision to declare coronavirus a public health emergency
- Dallas opening convention center as overnight shelter – is that not a large gathering and of those who are likely to be less healthy?
- Williamson County Bans Gatherings of 50 People or More
- Austin Bans Public and Private Gatherings Larger than 250 People
- Houston mayor calls emergency city council meeting to extend disaster declaration
- Far-reaching land code case in the hands of Austin judge
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- Colleges & universities
- 14-Year-Old Pursues Aerospace Degree at Texas A&M University
- UT President Fenves tests negative for coronavirus
- TTU Researcher Shows Turfgrasses Able To Thrive Under Watering Restrictions
- TTU La Ventana awarded Silver Crown for 94th volume
- UT-Austin researcher explains lab’s key role in coronavirus vaccine development
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- Military
- Decades After Battle, Iwo Jima Veterans Meet in Galveston
Pratt’s post for 3/16/2029
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