DALLAS — Wednesday, the second day of the 2023 – 88th Session of the Texas Legislature, members of the Texas Senate voted unanimously to revisit redistricting, the process by which […]
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Conroe brewery receives threats, harassment after canceling Kyle Rittenhouse event
By Robert Downen Originally appeared in Texas Tribune The CEO of Southern Star Brewery said the cancellation was prompted primarily by concerns from local patrons rather than pressure from a […]
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Education Was on the Ballot, Here’s How It Played Out
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From censorship in classrooms to academic recovery, there was a lot at stake for public education during the midterm elections. A […]
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There Was No Red Wave but Election Night Results Could Still Leave Democrats Feeling Blue
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA As Election Night turned slowly into Wednesday morning, the U.S. House and Senate balance of power remained a tossup after tens of […]
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Experts Say Texas Churches Violated Tax Laws, Ahead of Nov. 8 Elections
Churches in Texas invited Beto O’Rourke and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to speak to their congregations before the 2022 midterms, raising questions about the effectiveness of the Johnson Amendment.
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What You Should Know Before Voting for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
By Marissa Greene Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The nine-member Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the state’s highest appellate court for all decisions on Texas criminal matters. But […]
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South Texas Republicans Outraise Democrats in a Struggle for South Texas Seats
By Patrick Svitek Originally appeared in The Texas Tribune Republicans outraised Democrats over the summer in all three congressional races in South Texas that the national parties are contesting, according […]
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $800,000 Grant to City of Waco in Texas In Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Bridge Investment Program Grants
This project will help plan for improvements seven flood prone bridges over Primrose Creek WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it has […]
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FCC Commissioner Starks Leading Charge against Digital Redlining While Ensuring Access to Black and Brown Communities
The commission’s chief responsibility begins with implementing and enforcing the nation’s laws and regulations surrounding communications. The digital divide and digital redlining, zone casting, and overall access to the internet […]
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Vice President Kamala Harris Pushes for Texans to Protect Reproductive and Voting Rights during UT Austin Visit
By William Melhado and Trent Brown Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday called Texas’ abortion ban “immoral” and urged Texans to protect reproductive rights […]