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Thursday, Apr 18

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Johnson Vs. Cook: Houston’s Political Arena Heats Up

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In a dramatic turn of events in the recent political debates of Houston, State Rep. Jarvis Johnson and emergency room nurse Molly Cook took center stage in a riveting conversation, as first reported by the Houston Chronicle. These two…

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For Better Or Worse, These Are Texas’ Most Influential People

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Three Texans landed themselves on Time Magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Among those honored are Dallas entrepreneur and minority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and quarterback…

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Proposed Changes To State Medicaid Plans Could Shake Up Health Coverage For 1.8 Million Low-Income Texans

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Texas health officials are poised to drop the state’s three largest nonprofit children’s health plans from multibillion-dollar Medicaid and children’s health insurance contracts — threatening the future of plans run by legacy children’s…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Patrick Protects Communities From Pollution As Long As They’re Rural and White

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Texans can count on Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to have their backs against factories that want to pollute their communities, provided those communities aren’t poor, minority-majority, or in an urban area, of course. Patrick made a personal…

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Russian Hackers Strike Texas! Cyberattack On Water Facility Sparks FBI Investigation

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Has the Russian government been messing around with Texas? According to experts from US cybersecurity firm Mandiant, they most likely have. On Wednesday they announced a hacking group with ties to the Russian government is suspected of…

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The Crime Rate

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Abbott Knocks Doors In Hopes Of Getting More Votes To Pro-Vouchers Candidates

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Gov. Greg Abbott has launched a door-knocking campaign in a San Antonio suburb in an attempt to win more voters for his pro-voucher candidates in the upcoming runoff election. The San Antonio Express-News reported that GOP candidate Alan…

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Texas Lawmakers Spark Debate With Tough Vaping Penalties In Schools

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If you are caught vaping on school grounds in Texas you will be removed from class and sent to a disciplinary alternative school, according to a new state law. This is already happening to students in North Texas. According to discipline…

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Judge Fines Texas HHSC $100 Per Day For Failing To Address Foster Children Abuse

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A federal judge has ordered the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to pay $100,000 a day in fines for failing to investigate allegations of abuse and neglect of foster children in state custody. U.S. District Judge Janis Graham…

Trump on Trial

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Monday, Apr 15

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Homicide Rates Plummet in Texas Cities

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The homicide rates in Texas cities have plummeted according to a new report from crime data analyst Jess Asher, published in The Wall Street Journal. In some cases, the rates dropped by more than half. The latest numbers are part of a…

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Texas Democrats Willing To Save Mike Johnson For Ukraine Aid

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Texas House Democrats are open to rescue the U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on a motion to vacate introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) last month. Some Democrats have expressed that they would likely support the…

Sunday, Apr 14

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TEA Replaces Human Exam Graders With AI

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The Texas Education Agency will replace thousands of human scorers with new AI for the STAAR exams this week. According to a report by The Texas Tribune, the TEA expects the new AI to save about $15-20 million a year by reducing the number…

Saturday, Apr 13

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AG Paxton Faces Backlash for Targeting Harris County’s Aid Program

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against Harris County over its new guaranteed income pilot program, calling it a “socialist experiment.” Uplift Harris, the guaranteed income pilot program,…

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Why Are So Many Texans Googling ‘My Eyes Hurt’ After The Eclipse?

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It appears that many people viewed the eclipse without proper protection, as Google saw a spike in “my eyes hurt” searches after the astronomical event. Wall Street Journal SEO Editor Shalom Goodman first noticed the spike in Google…

Friday, Apr 12

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Dan Crenshaw: Tucker Carlson “is Full of S—,”

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Dan Crenshaw, a Houston Congressman, publicly criticized Tucker Carlson, accusing him of spreading false narratives about Israel’s conflict with Hamas, according to the Houston Chronicle. Crenshaw labeled Carlson as a “click-chaser” and a…

Sid Miller Is The Perfect, Horrible Fit For Trump’s Cabinet

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Sources close to former President Trump say that he is eyeing Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller to head the USDA if he wins back the presidency in November, according to Politico. It’s easy to see why Trump would be interested in…

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Abbott’s Voucher Push: A Political Waterloo In The Making?

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s single-minded pursuit of school vouchers is drawing comparisons to Napoleon’s ill-fated Waterloo campaign. Long regarded as a military genius, Napoleon had overcome several setbacks – and exile – to return to…

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Texas Schools Hire More Uncertified Teachers, How Does This Affect Kids?

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The hiring of uncertified teachers across Texas has reached an all-time high, and the trend does not appear to be slowing. How is this affecting children? The Dallas Morning News published a report in which they found that the percentage…

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Drill, Baby, Drill

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Thursday, Apr 11

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Biden Seeks to Revive Texas Bullet Train Project

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Texas’s long-stalled bullet train project may be getting a shot in the arm from President Joe Biden. Biden will be meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida this week in Washington D.C. The two heads of state are scheduled to…

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Is Abbott VP-Bound Or Keeping It Lone Star?

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s recent actions hint at a potential interest in the Vice Presidency, possibly alongside Donald Trump. An avid follower of Trump’s playbook, Abbott has been closely following every instruction. From immigration…

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Austin ISD Plans To Cut $30 Million In Vacancies Amid $60 Million Deficit

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The Austin Independent School District (AISD) is facing a potential $60 million deficit next year and plans to cut at least $30 million in expenses to minimize it. The district said it would achieve its goal by eliminating vacant positions…

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Homeschooling Community Pushes Back Against Voucher Proposals

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The debate over school vouchers in Texas continues to escalate, with proponents now shifting their focus to the voting booth after failing to pass them in legislative sessions. The homeschooling community, along with public and charter…

TDS

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GOP Lawmakers And Candidates Blast Phelan’s “Liberal Leadership”

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23 GOP state lawmakers and candidates signed an open letter calling on the House Speaker to stop appointing “radical Democrats” as chairmen and to represent the conservative Republican agenda. In the letter, titled “Contract with Texas,”…

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Most 18-year-old Texans Aren’t Signed Up To Vote Despite A Law Requiring Voter Registration In High Schools

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When David Dzul approached his principal about setting up a voter registration drive on campus in 2019, he quickly realized why voting participation rates are so abysmal among his peers. Texas high schools have long been required to…

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Paxton Sues Harris County Over Its Guaranteed Income Program, Calling It A “Socialist Experiment”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against Harris County over its new guaranteed income pilot program, calling it a “socialist experiment.” Uplift Harris, the guaranteed income pilot program,…

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Forced Birth

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Texas Lawmakers Allege HISD Takeover Involves Crimes

Does the mismanagement of Houston ISD since the state takeover rise to the level of criminal activity? Some Texas lawmakers certainly think so. Nine Houston-area representatives sent a letter to Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan on…