The news of Texas covered today includes:
Our Lone Star story of the day: Forbes says 88 of the 989 billioniares in the USA are in Texas, including the world’s richest. A run down on who are some of these people.
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Funniest story of this last week spills over into this week: Lina Hidalgo says Houston rodeo revoked her ex officio title after dispute. Now, Harris Co. Commissioner Tom Ramsey calls for Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign.
Harris County Commissioners to Consider Pro-Union Policy for County Employees. Another job for legislators – stop this for all local governments.
Gary Boren
Lubbock city council races set for May 2nd election. A special election will be needed for District 4 from which Brayden Rose resigned. Our old friend Gary Boren has announced he will run for the District 4 seat.
A great piece on the crown prince of Iran’s Lubbock connection. He was living in Lubbock when the Islamic revolution took place.
Texas Lottery scandal followup: How Australian gamblers took down the Texas lottery for $US95 million. Gambler ‘The Joker’ confirms he bankrolled 2023 Texas Lotto operation.
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